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.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3724/SP.J.1123.2023.12028

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