A Combined Analytical and Synthetic Approach Based on Line Narrowing Spectroscopy for Specific Isomer Determination of Petroleum Oil Spills
Implementing Organization
University of Central Florida
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$1,523,290
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative (GoMRI)
Funding Program
Gulf of Mexico Research Initiative GoMRI Grant Program
Details
Project Category
Science
Project Actions
Oil System Safety Research
Targeted Resources
Human and/or Institutional Capacity
Project Description
Several polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are toxic and a subset exhibit carcinogenic activity. Their toxicity varies widely depending upon the isomer, so data on total PAH levels is not particularly useful in determining human health risks. It is important to determine the most toxic PAHs unambiguously, even if they are present at much lower concentrations than their less toxic isomer. This proposal focuses on detection and characterization of higher-molecular weight PAHs (HMW-PAHs), which exhibit mutagenic activity and persist in the environment longer than their lighter counterparts. Through collaborations with other scientists, this proposal will provide environmental scientists with the ability to track down specific PAH isomers and fully understand their environmental fate in the Gulf of Mexico.
Contact
Andres D. CampigliaNone
andres.campiglia@ucf.edu
Project Website
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