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Recent Developments in the Speciation and Determination of Mercury Using Various Analytical Techniques
Lakshmi Narayana Suvarapu1, Sung-Ok Baek1
1Department of Environmental Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan-si 712 749, Republic of Korea.
Journal of Analytical Methods in Chemistry
|August 4, 2015
Summary
This review covers mercury speciation and determination methods, analyzing 126 papers since 2013. It highlights various analytical techniques for accurate mercury analysis in environmental and biological samples.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
Background:
- Mercury is a toxic heavy metal with significant environmental and health implications.
- Accurate speciation and determination are crucial for risk assessment and remediation strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of analytical techniques for mercury speciation and determination.
- To summarize recent advancements in the field based on literature published since 2013.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of approximately 126 research papers.
- Analysis of studies employing techniques like atomic absorption spectrometry, voltammetry, ICP, chromatography, and spectroscopy.
Main Results:
- Atomic absorption spectrometry and inductively coupled plasma techniques are widely used for mercury determination.
- High-performance liquid chromatography and gas chromatography show promise for mercury speciation.
- Spectrophotometry and spectrofluorometry offer cost-effective alternatives for specific applications.
Conclusions:
- A diverse range of analytical techniques are available for mercury speciation and determination.
- Continued research is essential to refine existing methods and develop novel approaches for sensitive and selective mercury analysis.
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