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On-site calibration method based on stepwise solid-phase microextraction.

Guohua Xiong1, Yong Chen, Janusz Pawliszyn

  • 1Faculty of Science, Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, 220 University Avenue West, Waterloo, ON N2L 3G1, Canada.

Journal of Chromatography. A
|July 30, 2003
PubMed
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A new stepwise solid-phase microextraction (SPME) method allows on-site calibration for volatile organic compounds. This technique improves the accuracy of field analysis for compounds like BTEXs.

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Area of Science:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Solid-phase microextraction (SPME) is a widely used technique for analyzing volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
  • Accurate on-site calibration of SPME is crucial for reliable field measurements, especially in environmental monitoring.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a stepwise SPME method for on-site calibration of SPME analysis.
  • To improve the quantitative accuracy and reproducibility of VOC measurements in field applications.

Main Methods:

  • A 75-microm Carboxen-polydimethylsiloxane coated fiber was utilized in a stepwise SPME approach.
  • Extraction times for target analytes and standards were independently controlled to adjust response factors.
  • The method was tested for the quantitative analysis of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEXs) in gas station air using tetrachloroethylene as a standard.

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Main Results:

  • The stepwise SPME method demonstrated good reproducibility for BTEXs response factors.
  • Satisfactory quantitative analysis results were achieved for BTEXs in real-world air samples.
  • The method proved effective for detecting leaks, contaminations, and losses during the SPME process.

Conclusions:

  • The developed stepwise SPME method offers a valuable tool for on-site calibration, enhancing the utility of SPME in field applications.
  • This technique provides reliable quantitative analysis of VOCs, particularly BTEXs, in environmental samples.
  • While effective for calibration, the method does not compensate for potential sample matrix effects.