A Simple Analytical Methodology for Multiresidue Pollutant Determinations

Abstract

A simple analytical methodology based on supercritical fluid extraction and carbon adsorbent traps was evaluated. The methodology provided good accuracy and precision for organochlorine pesticides, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins, selected polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and thiophosphate insecticides. The application of supercritical CO2 provides a selective and efficient means for extraction of these pollutants from varied environmental matrices. The use of carbon (suspended on glass fiber) traps permits efficient trapping of analytes. The adsorbed analytes can then be fractionated with suitable solvents. In the present study, average recoveries for most organochlorines ranged from 90-95%. Recovery for PAHs and thiophosphates was found to be dependent on aromaticity and polarity of the molecules.

Department(s)

Chemistry

Keywords and Phrases

Adsorbant Trap; Adsorbent Trap; Extraction; Pesticide; Pollutant; carbon; Carbon Dioxide; Glass Fiber; Insecticide; Organochlorine Pesticide; Phosphorothioic Acid; Polychlorinated Biphenyl; Polychlorinated Dibenzodioxin; Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbon; accuracy; Adsorption; Analytic Method; Chemical Analysis; Conference Paper; Methodology; Pollutant; Supercritical Fluid Extraction

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

0045-6535

Document Type

Article - Journal

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Citation

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text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 1994 Elsevier, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Nov 1994

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