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Project Code [2007-PhD-ET-1]
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Project title
Novel Passive Sampling Devices for the Monitoring of Priority Pollutants
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
Dublin City University (DCU)
Lead Applicant
Fiona Regan
Project Abstract
This proposal involves the development of novel passive sampling devices for routine sampling of priority pollutant chemicals. The passive samplers are based on polymer designed to enrich or sample pesticides and hydrocarbons associated with the WFD Priority pollutant list. Passive sampling is based on free flow of analyte molecules from the sampled medium to a collecting medium as a result of a difference in chemical potentials. A comparison of currently available passive sampling devices with novel materials will be carried out. The novel materials will provide greater selectivity for analyte groups and infrared spectrometry can be used for simple screening.
Grant Approved
�89,700.00
Research Hub
Natural Environment
Research Theme
Protecting our Water Resources
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/10/2010