Determination of 12 halogenated organic pollutants in edible fish by ultra performance liquid chromatography-high resolution mass spectrometry combined with ultrasound-assisted extraction and gel permeation chromatography purification
2025
Detecting Halogenated Organic Pollutants in Fish
Sample size: 27
publication
Evidence: high
Author Information
Author(s): ZHU Yizhe, ZHENG Ruifen, FAN Zihao, LIU Ling, YE Jingyao, WANG Kai, TANG Caiming
Primary Institution: Dongguan University of Technology
Hypothesis
Can ultrasound-assisted extraction and gel permeation chromatography combined with UPLC-HRMS effectively detect halogenated organic pollutants in edible fish?
Conclusion
The study successfully developed a rapid and accurate method for detecting 12 halogenated organic pollutants in fish.
Supporting Evidence
- 12 halogenated organic pollutants were detected in fish samples.
- The method showed good sensitivity and accuracy.
- Recoveries of the pollutants ranged from 67.6% to 133.8%.
- The limits of quantification were established at 0.5 ng/g.
- Fish samples contained HOPs at levels from not detected to 4.52 ng/g.
Takeaway
This study created a way to find harmful chemicals in fish quickly and accurately, helping keep our food safe.
Methodology
The method involved ultrasound-assisted extraction, gel permeation chromatography purification, and UPLC-HRMS for detecting pollutants.
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