Broadband Laser-Based Infrared Detector for Gas Chromatography

Anal Chem. 2020 Nov 3;92(21):14582-14588. doi: 10.1021/acs.analchem.0c02887. Epub 2020 Oct 21.

Abstract

Cantilever-enhanced photoacoustic spectroscopy coupled with gas chromatography is used to quantitatively analyze a mixture of alcohols in a quasi-online manner. A full identification and quantification of all analytes are achieved based on their spectral fingerprints using a widely tunable continuous-wave laser as a light source. This can be done even in the case of interfering column/septum bleed or simultaneously eluted peaks. The combination of photoacoustic spectroscopy and gas chromatography offers a viable solution for compact and portable instruments in applications that require straightforward analyses with no consumables.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't