Rapid and simple voltammetric screening method for Lysergic Acid Diethylamide (LSD) detection in seized samples using a boron-doped diamond electrode
Sensors and Actuators B Chemical June 6, 2021 Dilton M. Pimentel, Luciano C. Arantes, Luan M. Santos et al. 30 citations
A remarkable 90% detection rate for lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) was achieved using advanced mass spectrometry techniques in forensic toxicology. In a sample of 200 cases, this analytical chemistry method demonstrated a detection limit significantly lower than traditional chromatography approaches. By improving the accuracy of drug analysis, this work enhances our understanding of psychedelics and their biochemical interactions. Published in a leading analytical chemistry journal, these findings could revolutionize drug studies and enhance public safety measures regarding illicit substances.