Study on the fate and removal of water pollutants
We study the fate and removal of contaminants from the environment using radio and stable isotope techniques. The CFI/ORF-funded facility enables us to conduct Compound-Specific Isotope Analysis (CSIA) on a variety of groundwater and surface water pollutants. This helps us better understand their environmental removal mechanisms and how we can optimize remediation strategies.
Analytical services for Compound-Specific Isotope Analysis (CSIA) using Gas Chromatography/Combustion/Pyrolysis/ Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer (GC/C/IRMS) with on-line Purge-and-Trap and Solid Phase Micro Extraction preconcentration units, to determine isotope values (at natural abundances) in various organic molecules
- Agriculture, animal science and food
- Chemical industries
- Clean technology
- Defence and security industries
- Energy
- Environmental technologies and related services
Specialized labs and equipment
| Name of equipment in use | Description of function |
|---|---|
| GC/IRMS: gas chromatograph with isotope ratio mass spectrometer | For compound-specific stable isotope analysis at natural abundance |
| HPLC/DAD/RFD: high performance liquid chromatography, diode array detector, radioactivity flow detector | For radioactivity measurements in parent and daughter products from radiolabelled experiments |