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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Chemistry
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Toxicology

Background:

  • Poly- and perfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent "forever chemicals" widely used since 1940, posing environmental and human health risks.
  • EU regulations aim to reduce PFAS use, but their ubiquitous presence necessitates advanced analytical methods for effective monitoring.
  • Emerging PFAS compounds require continuous development of analytical strategies to accurately quantify these substances.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the causes of signal decrease during the analysis of poly- and perfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in aqueous matrices.
  • To propose an efficient technical procedure for laboratory specialists to address analytical challenges with PFAS.
  • To reduce the risk of underestimating PFAS concentrations in real-world water samples.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of a 30-PFAS mixture, including regulated and novel compounds, using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS).
  • Evaluation of LC-vial materials (glass vs. polypropylene) and solvents (water vs. water-methanol) to assess PFAS adsorption.
  • Investigation of analytical temperature and PFAS concentration effects over a 0-15 hour timeframe.

Main Results:

  • Signal decrease observed during PFAS analysis is influenced by PFAS chemical structure, chain length, and interaction with vial materials.
  • Adsorption of PFAS to container surfaces and potential release dynamics were identified as key factors affecting signal intensity.
  • Specific sampling and treatment procedures can mitigate PFAS loss and improve analytical accuracy.

Conclusions:

  • The choice of LC-vial material and solvent significantly impacts PFAS recovery and analytical accuracy.
  • Understanding PFAS adsorption and release mechanisms is crucial for developing reliable monitoring protocols.
  • Implementing optimized sampling and treatment methods is essential to prevent underestimation of PFAS in environmental water samples.