Experience in South Africa of combining bioanalysis and instrumental analysis of PCDD/Fs
Date
2013Author
De Vos, Jayne
Quinn, Laura
Roos, Claudine
Pieters, Rialet
Bouwman, Henk
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We outline the experiences and the challenges of optimizing two-dimensional gas chromatography coupled with time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GCxGC-TOF-MS) in conjunction with the H4IIE-luc bio-assay for analyzing polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and polychlorinated dibenzofurans (PCDFs) in the South African context. Investigating such alternative analytical methods can assist countries with developing economies to meet their obligations under the Stockholm Convention