Analysis Of Environmental Air Sample Extracts By Gas Chromatography/Matrix Isolation-Infrared Spectrometry

Efforts in our laboratory are focused on developing chromatographic and spectroscopic methods for analyzing semivolatile organic compounds in air. As part of our research effort we are currently investigating the capabilities of gas chromatography/matrix isolation-infrared (GC/MI-IR) spectrometry l for characterizing air sample extracts. We have applied GC/MI-IR spectrometry to the identification of polycyclic , aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in urban air particulate matter, semivolatile organic compounds in woodsmoke-impacted air, and potential indoor air irritants in new carpet.