Developing an analytical method for quantitating ketamine in environmental samples via HPLC
Start Date
April 2026
Location
2nd floor - Library
Abstract
Pharmaceutical compounds enter the environment via many pathways and are of increasing concern. Recently, pharmaceutical ketamine has become progressively more prevalent and thus its environmental impact is growing. This creates the need for a novel analytical method which utilizes HPLC to quantitate low concentrations of the drug in complex environmental samples. This method will allow for the trace analysis of ketamine to study its effect on the environment. A rugged method which is designed with consideration for complex samples creates the basis for application on the environmental detection of other drugs. Further, the method opens pathways for studies focused on the sequestration of the drug in biological systems and on the bioremediation efforts of contaminated areas.
Developing an analytical method for quantitating ketamine in environmental samples via HPLC
2nd floor - Library
Pharmaceutical compounds enter the environment via many pathways and are of increasing concern. Recently, pharmaceutical ketamine has become progressively more prevalent and thus its environmental impact is growing. This creates the need for a novel analytical method which utilizes HPLC to quantitate low concentrations of the drug in complex environmental samples. This method will allow for the trace analysis of ketamine to study its effect on the environment. A rugged method which is designed with consideration for complex samples creates the basis for application on the environmental detection of other drugs. Further, the method opens pathways for studies focused on the sequestration of the drug in biological systems and on the bioremediation efforts of contaminated areas.
