Table 5 Eco-scale assessment of the developed methods.
Parameter | Value | Subtotal PPs* | Total PPs * |
|---|---|---|---|
Reagents (water) | |||
Reagent amount | 10–100 mL | 2 | 0 |
Reagent hazard | None | 0 | |
Instruments (UV/Vis spectrophotometer) | |||
Energy | < 0.1 kWh per sample | 0 | 0 |
Occupational hazard | 0 | ||
Waste | |||
(1–10 mL) | 3 | 0 | |
No treatment | 5 | ||
Total penalty points (PPs) | 8 | ||
Analytical Eco-scale total score ** | 92 | ||