Chromatographic Analysis of the Environment, Third Edition (Chromatographic Science Series)

Chromatographic Analysis of the Environment, Third Edition is a detailed handbook on different chromatographic analysis techniques and chromatographic data for compounds found in air, water, soil, and sludge.

Taking on a new perspective from previous editions, this third edition discusses the parameters of each environmental compartment in a consistent format that highlights preparation techniques, chromatographic separation methods, and detection methods. Most of the data are compiled in tables and figures to elucidate the text as needed. Separate chapters approach specific aspects of sampling methods especially designed for environmental purposes, quantification of environmental analytes in difficult matrices, and data handling. The second part of the book focuses on the analysis of hazardous chemicals in the environment, including volatile organic carbons (VOCs), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs). In addition, the authors feature information on compounds such as phosphates, organic acids, halogenated VOCs, amines, and n-ntirosamines, isocyanates, phthalate esters, and humic substances.

Presenting important theoretical and practical aspects from sample collection to laboratory analysis, Chromatographic Analysis of the Environment, Third Edition is a unique resource of chromatographic techniques, data, and references that are useful to all scientists involved in the analysis of environmental compounds.

Leo M.L. Nollet, PhD, is an editor and associate editor of numerous books. He edited all three editions of Food Analysis by HPLC and Handbook of Food Analysis, as well as co-edited Safety Analysis of Foods of Animal Origin and Sensory Analysis of Foods of Animal Origin.

Dimitra Lambropoulou, PhD, is assistant professor of Environmental Chemistry in the Environmental Pollution Control Laboratory, Department of Chemistry at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She coedited the book Transformation Products of Emerging Contaminants in the Environment: Analysis, Processes, Occurrence, Effects and Risks.