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Environmental analysis based on luminescence in organized supramolecular systems
J J Santana Rodríguez1, R Halko, J R Betancort Rodríguez
1Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Marine Sciences, University of Las Palmas de G.C., 35017 Las Palmas, Spain.
Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry
|April 8, 2006
Summary
This review covers organized supramolecular systems and luminescence techniques for environmental analysis. It details methods for detecting environmental compounds and elements using fluorescence and other spectroscopy techniques.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Organized supramolecular systems, such as micellar media and cyclodextrin inclusion complexes, offer unique environments for chemical analysis.
- Luminescence techniques provide sensitive detection methods for various analytes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the application of organized supramolecular systems combined with luminescence techniques for the analysis of environmental compounds and elements.
- To cover the period from 1990 to 2005, highlighting advancements in the field.
Main Methods:
- Review of analytical methods utilizing micellar media and cyclodextrin inclusion complexes.
- Detailed description of luminescence techniques including fluorescence, photochemically induced fluorescence, and phosphorescence spectroscopy.
- Integration of these techniques with separation methods like liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, and flow injection analysis.
Main Results:
- Demonstrated effectiveness of organized supramolecular systems in enhancing luminescence-based detection of environmental analytes.
- Successful application of combined techniques for the determination of various compounds and elements in environmental samples.
- Broad applicability across different environmental matrices.
Conclusions:
- Organized supramolecular systems coupled with luminescence detection are powerful tools for environmental analysis.
- These integrated approaches offer improved sensitivity and selectivity for detecting environmental pollutants.
- The reviewed period shows significant progress in developing sophisticated analytical methodologies for environmental monitoring.