Isomer-specific detection of PAHs and PAH metabolites in environmental matrices by Shpol'skii luminescence spectroscopy.

I. Kozin, C. Gooijer, N.H. Velthorst, J. Hellou, V. Zitko

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Abstract

Shpol'skii Spectroscopy, a high-resolution low temperature molecular luminescence technique, was applied to the analysis of various complex environmental matrices to obtain isomer specific information on a wide range of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their derivatives. Using conventional lamp excitation and fluorescence and phosphorescence detection, parent priority PAHs, six-membered ring compounds (e, g. potent carcinogens, dibenzopyrenes), and methyl-substituted PAHs were determined in crude and purified lubricating oil sample, extracts of sediment, and muscle from finfish. In addition, detection of major PAH metabolites (hydroxy-substituted PAHs) in gall bladder of fish is demonstrated by applying conventional lamp and Laser Excited Shpol'skii Spectroscopy (LESS).
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1435-1447
JournalChemosphere
Volume33
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1996

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