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Analysis of organic pollutants
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:28:19
Abstract
This lab course provides an in-depth overview of the various steps that have to be carried out when analyzing qualitatively and quantitatively organic pollutants in soil, surface waters and groundwaters.
Objective
This lab course provides an in-depth overview of the various steps that have to be carried out when analyzing qualitatively and quantitatively organic pollutants in soil, surface waters and groundwaters.The aims are (i) to get acquainted with the theoretical and practical background required to determine trace organic pollutants in various environmental matrices, and (ii) to get hands-on experience with state of the art methodology and instrumentation used for organic trace analysis.
Content
All steps including sampling, sample preparation, enrichment, separation, identification and quantification will be carried out using some prominent model pollutants present in natural waters and waste waters. The techniques and instrumentation involved include a.o., solid phase extraction (SPE), gas chromatographic analysis (GC) using flame ionisation (FID), as well as mass-spectrometric(GC/MS) detection, and liquid chromatography (HPLC) coupled to photometric and fluorescence detection (UV/VIS), as well as to tandem mass-spectrometry (LC/MS/MS).
Resources
Lecture Notes
A script will be available.
Literature
Selected papers will be discussed during the course.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| practical/laboratory course |
Analysis of organic pollutants
Erste Semesterhälfte
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6 h weekly |