Kenessov, B.; Koziel, J.A.; Baimatova, N.; Demyanenko, O.P.; Derbissalin, M. Optimization of Time-Weighted Average Air Sampling by Solid-Phase Microextraction Fibers Using Finite Element Analysis Software. Molecules2018, 23, 2736.
Kenessov, B.; Koziel, J.A.; Baimatova, N.; Demyanenko, O.P.; Derbissalin, M. Optimization of Time-Weighted Average Air Sampling by Solid-Phase Microextraction Fibers Using Finite Element Analysis Software. Molecules 2018, 23, 2736.
Kenessov, B.; Koziel, J.A.; Baimatova, N.; Demyanenko, O.P.; Derbissalin, M. Optimization of Time-Weighted Average Air Sampling by Solid-Phase Microextraction Fibers Using Finite Element Analysis Software. Molecules2018, 23, 2736.
Kenessov, B.; Koziel, J.A.; Baimatova, N.; Demyanenko, O.P.; Derbissalin, M. Optimization of Time-Weighted Average Air Sampling by Solid-Phase Microextraction Fibers Using Finite Element Analysis Software. Molecules 2018, 23, 2736.
Abstract
Determination of time-weighted average (TWA) concentrations of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in air using solid-phase microextraction (SPME) is advantageous over other sampling techniques, but is often characterized by insufficient accuracies, particularly at longer sampling times. Experimental investigation of this issue and disclosing the origin of the problem is problematic and often not practically feasible due to high uncertainties. This research is aimed at developing the model of TWA extraction process and optimization of TWA air sampling by SPME using finite element analysis software (COMSOL Multiphysics). It was established that sampling by porous SPME coatings with high affinity to analytes is affected by slow diffusion of analytes inside the coating, an increase of analytes concentrations in the air near the fiber tip due to equilibration, and eventual lower sampling rate. The increase of a fiber retraction depth (Z) resulted in better recoveries. Sampling of studied VOCs using 23-ga Car/PDMS assembly at maximum possible Z (40 mm) was proven to provide more accurate results. Alternative sampling configuration based on 78.5 x 0.75 mm i.d. SPME liner was proven to provide similar accuracy at improved detection limits. Its modification with the decreased internal diameter from the sampling side should provide even better recoveries. The developed model offers new insight into optimization of air and gas sampling using SPME.
Keywords
solid-phase microextraction; air sampling; air analysis; volatile organic compounds; COMSOL; time-weighted average
Subject
Chemistry and Materials Science, Analytical Chemistry
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