Analysis and environmental levels of endocrine-disrupting compounds in freshwater sediments

An overview of analytical methods for target endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) in freshwater sediments is presented. Among the EDCs we have selected five groups of compounds that are of priority within European Union and USA research activities: alkylphenols, polychlorinated compounds (dioxins,...

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Published in:TrAC, Trends in analytical chemistry (Regular ed.) Trends in analytical chemistry (Regular ed.), 2001-11, Vol.20 (11), p.637-648
Main Authors: Petrović, Mira, Eljarrat, Ethel, López de Alda, Maria J, Barceló, Damià
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alkylphenols
Analysis methods
Animal, plant and microbial ecology
Applied ecology
Applied sciences
Biological and medical sciences
Chlorinated and brominated compounds
Ecotoxicology, biological effects of pollution
Exact sciences and technology
Fresh water environment
Freshwater sediment
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Phthalates
Pollution
Soil and sediments pollution
Steroid sex hormones
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Summary:An overview of analytical methods for target endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs) in freshwater sediments is presented. Among the EDCs we have selected five groups of compounds that are of priority within European Union and USA research activities: alkylphenols, polychlorinated compounds (dioxins, furans and biphenyls), polybrominated diphenyl ethers, phthalates and steroid sex hormones. Various aspects of current analytical methodology, such as sample preparation, extraction, purification and final determination, are discussed. Levels found in freshwater sediment are reviewed.
ISSN:0165-9936
1879-3142
DOI:10.1016/S0165-9936(01)00118-2