Fast on-site GC/MS analysis of hazardous compound emissions from fires and chemical accidents

Preliminary investigation of using volatile organic compounds from human expired air, blood and urine for locating entrapped people in earthquakes

“…However, the analytical findings of this feasibility study have been obtained by time-consuming laboratory based methods. Consequently, the employing of field chemical analysis and technology which utilizes portable and mobile instruments for direct measurements in time and space ought to be investigated [31]. Portable sensors and instruments (e.g.…”

Process Analytical Chemistry—Application of Mass Spectrometry in Environmental Analysis: An Overview

“…In this same way, Eckenrode proposed the application of an integrated portable system of GC-MS for a multifunctional field (214). The development of portable instrumentation for emergency (chemical fires and accidents) has also been established (215,216).…”

Guest Editorial

“…Out®eld report on fast on-site analysis of hazardous emissions from ®res and chemical accidents; details on equipment, sampling and sample preparation, and applications; many ®gures of procedures and techniques are included (Matz et al, 1997). Mini-review on fast ®eld screening of contaminated areas; overview of analytical methods for mobile GC-MS systems (Matz and SchroÈ der, 1996).…”