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A new method analyzes 119 contaminants in bat guano using gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS). This non-invasive technique monitors ecological burdens in endangered bat populations, revealing time-dependent changes in pollutant levels.

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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Mammalogy

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  • Bats are a diverse mammalian order facing endangerment.
  • Effective, non-invasive monitoring of environmental contaminants in bats is crucial.
  • Guano analysis offers a promising avenue for assessing ecological burdens.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a multiresidue analytical method for quantifying 119 diverse pollutants in bat guano.
  • To establish a non-invasive tool for monitoring the ecological impact on bat populations.
  • To assess the feasibility of using GC-MS/MS for contaminant analysis in bat guano.

Main Methods:

  • A modified QuEChERS (Quick, Easy, Cheap, Rugged, and Safe) approach was adapted for sample preparation.
  • Gas chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) was employed for simultaneous quantification.
  • Analysis involved 1.00 g of bat guano with acetonitrile/water extraction and PSA/GCB clean-up.

Main Results:

  • The method successfully quantified 119 analytes including pesticides, POPs, APIs, PAHs, and emerging pollutants.
  • Lower limits of quantification (LLOQ) ranged from 2.5 to 250 µg kg⁻¹.
  • High median recovery (102.4%) and adequate precision (RSD < 20%) were achieved.

Conclusions:

  • The developed GC-MS/MS method provides a reliable and sensitive tool for non-invasive contaminant monitoring in bats.
  • Analysis of Myotis myotis guano revealed time-dependent changes in contaminant concentrations.
  • This approach supports the urgent need for comprehensive contamination monitoring in bat populations.