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  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted from paper products.
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  • To identify and quantify VOCs emitted from office (printing and writing) papers.
  • To determine if specific VOCs can serve as markers for paper origin or type.

Main Methods:

  • Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) was used for detailed chemical analysis.
  • An electronic nose (e-nose) utilizing piezoelectric quartz crystals provided a complementary detection method.

Main Results:

  • Isopropyl dodecanoate and nonanal were identified as dominant VOCs across various paper brands and pulpwood types (Eucalyptus globulus, acacia, birch).
  • 3-Hydroxybutanone was exclusively detected in Spanish paper samples, indicating its potential as a geographical marker.
  • Acetic acid content was found to be indicative of recycled paper.

Conclusions:

  • The chemical profiles of VOCs emitted from office papers can vary based on origin and manufacturing.
  • Specific compounds like 3-hydroxybutanone and acetic acid show potential for identifying paper provenance and recycling status.