Analytical methods for the determination of emerging organic contaminants in the atmosphere

Concerns over the occurrence and transport of emerging organic contaminants (EOCs) from local sources to remote regions have resulted in wide developments in sampling strategy and analytical methodology for the determination of trace concentrations of EOCs in the atmosphere. This article discusses developments in the determination of EOCs in ambient air which includes polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFASs), brominated-flame retardants (BFRs), synthesis musk fragrances, and alkylphenols (APs). References were mainly summarized from the past 5 years (2002 up to present) on new developments of sampling methods, extraction, separation/fractionation and/or applications of new technologies for sampling and determination. (c) 2008 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.