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Analytical Methods for Pesticides and Herbicides
Chuan Liu1, Bing Guo, Jinkai Xue
1Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 3G1, Canada.
Summary
This review covers 2017 literature on analytical methods for pesticides and herbicides. It categorizes techniques including chromatography, mass spectrometry, and immunoassays for environmental analysis.
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Pesticide and herbicide analysis is crucial for environmental monitoring and food safety.
- Advances in analytical techniques are continuously needed to detect these compounds effectively.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and categorize analytical methods for pesticides and herbicides published in 2017.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of the diverse techniques employed in the field.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of publications from 2017.
- Categorization of analytical methods into seven distinct groups based on technique.
Main Results:
- The review encompasses extraction methods, chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques.
- It also covers electrochemical, spectrophotometric, chemiluminescence, fluorescence, biochemical assays, immunoassays, and miscellaneous methods.
Conclusions:
- The diverse range of analytical methods highlights the ongoing research and development in pesticide and herbicide detection.
- This review serves as a valuable resource for researchers in environmental and analytical chemistry.
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