Abstract

Optimizing Analytical Complexities in Emerging Field-Portable Chemical Detection Instruments for Harsh Environments and Public Health Science

Highlights

  • In the exposure sciences, a need exists for the development of high-performance analytical equipment with increased portability

  • Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) is a technology that has proven to be well-suited for identification of dangerous organic chemicals, including toxic industrial compounds (TIC), toxic industrial materials (TIM), and chemical warfare agents (CWA)

  • This study focused on exploring the possibility of using FP GC- ion trap mass spectrometers (ITMS) systems for isomer differentiation of hazardous and CWA-related chemicals

Read more

Summary

Introduction

A need exists for the development of high-performance analytical equipment with increased portability. The overall purpose of this study was to assess the instruments that have emerged as field portable and capable and evaluate the previously reported chemical reactions that occur in ITMS systems vs TQMS for analytical capability and optimization rather than potential problems and weaknesses, with the overall goal being to optimize methods for analysis of hazardous compounds in deployed, emergency management, forensic investigation, and public health preparedness settings. The ability to effectively analyze environmental matrices within these settings can be vital in decision-making regarding forward deployment of military troops, law enforcement agents, or emergency responders, as well as decisions regarding post-exposure medical and environmental responses, and selection of personal protective equipment, among other necessary actions These situations increase the need for rapid field-based exposure monitoring equipment. Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) is a technology that has proven to be well-suited for identification of dangerous organic chemicals, including toxic industrial compounds (TIC), toxic industrial materials (TIM), and chemical warfare agents (CWA)

Objectives
Methods
Results
Discussion
Conclusion
Full Text
Paper version not known

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call

Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.