Selective determination of trace levels of phenol in river water using electrochemical concentration modulation correlation chromatography

Abstract

Electrochemical concentration modulation (ECM) was used as a sample introduction technique in the correlation chromatographic (CC) trace determination of phenol in water. The linearity and sensitivity of the method were tested and detection limits were calculated. The selectivity of the technique was confirmed by comparison with loop injection experiments using several detection methods. In preliminary experiments is was found taht ECM—CC, in combination with fluorescence detection, is selective and sensitive enough to be used for the monitoring of the phenol concentration in river water at the draining points for drinking water production.