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Analytical methods to determine cocaine contamination of banknotes from around the world

Sergio ArmentaM. De La Guardia

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BanknoteChromatographyCapillary electrophoresisChemistryGeneral Circulation ModelExtraction methodsSample preparationGas chromatographyContaminationMass spectrometrySpectroscopyAnalytical Chemistry

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Abstract The presence of cocaine in a significant number of UK pounds (Xxxx), Euros (€) and North American banknotes ($) in general circulation requires appropriate tools to do determinations. This article discusses the-state-of-the-art in the analysis of cocaine on banknotes. We summarize the usual extraction methods of currency samples and compare them, especially with respect to avoiding sample damage. We critically discuss analytical methods, namely gas chromatography (GC) and liquid chromatography (LC), capillary electrophoresis (CE), immunoassay, thermal desorption tandem mass spectrometry (TD-MS2) and ion-mobility spectrometry (IMS). We also review cocaine levels on banknotes around the world and their possible relationship with drug consumption.

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2008-04-01TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.trac.2008.01.012