A fiber-optical sensor for polynuclear aromatic hyrdrocarbons based on multidimensional fluorescence

U. Panne, R. Niessner

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Abstract

For detection of aquatic polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) a fiber-optical sensor is described, which allows on-line and in-situ detection of PAHs over a fiber length of 50 m. The time-resolved fluorescence spectroscopy applied in this work permits detection limits in the nanogram per liter range. Analytical figure of merits are given for a number of environmentally representative PAHs. By means of factor analysis, the time-resolved fluorescence emission spectra have been decomposed into their characteristic temporal and spectral profiles. Interference stemming from humic material is discussed as well.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)288-292
Number of pages5
JournalSensors and Actuators, B: Chemical
Volume13
Issue number1-3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1993

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