Revolution in Environmental Analysis: Real-Time, Accurate Contaminant Detection
New analytical tools and techniques are revolutionising environmental field analysis, enabling real-time, accurate detection and quantification of contaminants. These innovations range from self-contained test kits to advanced spectroscopic methods and sensor technologies.
Test Kits, self-contained and user-friendly, use chemical reactions to identify and quantify contaminants on-site. Meanwhile, Gas Chromatography (GC) provides real-time data for swift decision-making in environmental monitoring.
Immunoassay technologies employ antibodies to detect and quantify organic compounds and a limited number of metallic analytes. X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) instruments, field-portable or handheld, measure metals and other elements simultaneously in various media.
Infrared Spectroscopy identifies compounds through their unique infrared absorption spectra. Laser-induced Fluorescence, a real-time, in situ method, screens residual and non-aqueous phase hydrocarbons in subsurface soils and groundwater.
High-Resolution Site Characterization (HRSC) strategies enhance contaminant distribution definition. Mass discharge and flux estimates quantify source or plume strength, improving natural attenuation evaluation and risk assessment.
Mass Spectrometry, an established technique, identifies organic compounds by measuring their molecular mass. Fiber Optic Chemical Sensors (FOCS) use light to provide information about analytes in the environment.
These innovative tools and techniques are transforming environmental field analysis, offering rapid, accurate, and comprehensive contaminant detection. They enable timely decision-making, improve risk assessment, and facilitate effective remediation strategies.
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