Microemulsions as a tool for extraction and pre-concentration

What is it about?

A simple method for the determination of 16 priority polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) from geological cores as oil markers using microemulsion extraction, pre-concentration with following fluorometric detection was developed. Parameters, such as composition of microemulsion (ME), temperature, pH, which affect the intensity of fluorescence were investigated and optimized. The potential of the developed technique has been demonstrated by the determination of these PAHs in oil and oil cores. The pre-concentration factor is 5-10.

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