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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

Start Date

01/10/2007

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/10/2010