Trihalomethanes in water samples: Recent update on pretreatment and detection methods
Min Jin1, Zhi-Feng Wen2, Ya-Jie Liu1
1(School of Pharmacy, China Medical University, Shenyang, 110122, China.
Monitoring trihalomethanes (THMs), volatile organic compounds in drinking water, is vital for public health. This review summarizes advancements in pretreatment and detection methods for accurate THM analysis.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
Background:
- Trihalomethanes (THMs) are disinfection by-products in drinking water.
- THMs are volatile organic compounds with cytotoxic, genotoxic, and mutagenic properties, posing cancer risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and summarize pretreatment and detection methods for THMs in various matrices since 2005.
- To compare the benefits and limitations of different analytical techniques for THM monitoring.
Main Methods:
- Review of traditional methods: headspace extraction, microwave-assisted extraction, liquid-liquid extraction.
- Summary of novel methods: solid-phase extraction, QuEChERS, microextraction techniques.
- Overview of detection techniques: gas chromatography-based methods and sensors.
Main Results:
- Comprehensive summary of evolving THM analysis methodologies.
- Comparative analysis of established and emerging pretreatment and detection technologies.
- Discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of various analytical approaches.
Conclusions:
- Highlights the importance of fast, accurate, sensitive, and green methods for THM detection.
- Provides insights for advancing THM analysis technologies and their applications.
- Offers a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in water quality monitoring.
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