Development and application of photionization techniques for aerosol analysis
Air pollution is one of the most critical risk factors for environmentally caused diseases. To trace the chemical factors involved , new methods for the chemical characterisation of primary and secondary aerosols are needed. Especially, polyaromatic hydrocarbons and numerous carbonyls exhibit acute toxic/mutagenic effects and require sensitive methods for detection.
Due to the complex chemical composition of aerosols, high resolution mass spectrometry is the ideal technique for their chemical characterisation. In this project, combustion generated aerosols and corresponding aged aerosols are sampled within the framework of the “New HICE Project” and are investigated on molecular level by hyphenating photoionization to ultra high mass spectrometry.
Scientists involved: Anika Neumann, Dr. Martin Sklorz
Development and application of photionization techniques for aerosol analysis
Air pollution is one of the most critical risk factors for environmentally caused diseases. To trace the chemical factors involved , new methods for the chemical characterisation of primary and secondary aerosols are needed. Especially, polyaromatic hydrocarbons and numerous carbonyls exhibit acute toxic/mutagenic effects and require sensitive methods for detection.
Due to the complex chemical composition of aerosols, high resolution mass spectrometry is the ideal technique for their chemical characterisation. In this project, combustion generated aerosols and corresponding aged aerosols are sampled within the framework of the “New HICE Project” and are investigated on molecular level by hyphenating photoionization to ultra high mass spectrometry.
Scientists involved: Anika Neumann, Dr. Martin Sklorz