Polynuclear Aromatic Hydrocarbons Analysis in Environmental Samples

Abstract

This chapter reviews conventional and novel methods of analysis of polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons in environmental samples. Sampling and pretreatment techniques of air, soil and water are discussed, as well as various clean‐up and extraction methods. Most of the relevant polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) separation techniques are reviewed. The principles and performance of the common PAH detection systems are presented. An introduction to novel analytical techniques, which will probably be introduced in the near future, is also provided.

Photochemical Study of Anthracene Crystallites by Fourier Transform Spectroscopic Imaging¶

“…Fourier transform spectral imaging microscopy (FT-SIM) has been recently developed and applied to the direct analysis of particulate PAH compounds (13)(14)(15)(16)(17). The method is based on direct analysis of the UV-induced fluorescence that is collected and processed at each pixel by a charge-coupled device (CCD) camera.…”

“…The method is based on direct analysis of the UV-induced fluorescence that is collected and processed at each pixel by a charge-coupled device (CCD) camera. Both speciation and quantification of the microcrystallite PAH substances are routinely attainable by such a technique (13)(14)(15)(16)(17). Worth noting are the useful contributions of spectral imaging techniques for remote sensing, biology and medicine as well as for various chemical applications (18,19).…”