Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://doi.org/10.1021/es0108335
Title: A novel cloud-point extraction process for preconcentrating selected polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in aqueous solution
Authors: Bai, D.
Li, J. 
Chen, S.B. 
Chen, B.-H. 
Issue Date: 1-Oct-2001
Citation: Bai, D., Li, J., Chen, S.B., Chen, B.-H. (2001-10-01). A novel cloud-point extraction process for preconcentrating selected polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in aqueous solution. Environmental Science and Technology 35 (19) : 3936-3940. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. https://doi.org/10.1021/es0108335
Abstract: A novel but simple cloud-point extraction (CPE) process is developed to preconcentrate the trace of selected polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) with the use of the readily biodegradable nonionic surfactant Tergitol 15-S-7 as extractant. The concentrations of PAHs, mixtures of naphthalene and phenanthrene as well as pyrene, in the spiked samples were determined with the new CPE process at ambient temperature (23 °C) followed by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with fluorescence detection. More than 80% of phenanthrene and pyrene, respectively, and 96% of naphthalene initially present in the aqueous solutions with concentrations near or below their aqueous solubilities were recovered using this new CPE process. Importantly Tergitol 15-S-7 does not give any fluorometric signal to interfere with fluorescence detection of PAHs in the UV range. No special washing step is, thus, required to remove surfactant before HPLC analyses. Different experimental conditions were studied. The optimum conditions for the preconcentration and determination of these selected PAHs at ambient temperature have been established as the following: (1) 3 wt % surfactant; (2) addition of 0.5 M Na2SO4; (3) 10 min for equilibration time; and (4) 3000 rpm for centrifugal speed with duration of 10 min.
Source Title: Environmental Science and Technology
URI: http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/91851
ISSN: 0013936X
DOI: 10.1021/es0108335
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