Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their Derivatives (O-PAHs, N-PAHs, OH-PAHs): Determination in Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) – a Review

Abstract The aim of this paper is the presentation current state-of-the-art about determination polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and their oxidized forms originating from Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM) samples. influence SPM on health twofold. SPM, as composed small particles, dangerous for respiratory system. Additionally, a carrier many hazardous compounds, particularly PAHs. Recently, several researches focus derivatives PAHs, nitro-, oxy- hydroxy-PAHs, which are more than parent Both gas high-performance liquid chromatography with various detection techniques used to analyze both PAHs forms. Due appearance these compounds in environment, at very low level, an analyte concentration step has be applied prior analysis. If GC HPLC chiefly analytical tools analyses, spectrum procedures broad. Many proposed: classic liquid-solid extractions, including Soxhlet technique, pressurized extraction (ASE) or microwave oven (MWE) sonic supported SPE applications. However, one should remember that PAH methods solving main problem, i.e., evaluation hazard connected presence air. Thus, drawback papers found review, lack information concerning limit (LOD) makes applicability limited.