Environmental analytical chemistry: VOCs and SVOCs analysis

Created March 22, 2026

Updated on March 23, 2026

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This service provides quali-quantitative determination of (semi)volatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs) in environmental and food matrices through Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS and GC-MS/MS) analysis. Procedures encompass the entire analytical workflow, including field sampling, microwave-assisted or solvent extraction, and purification of complex samples such as water, soil, atmospheric aerosols, snow/ice, speleothems, and biota. The analytical suite targets persistent organic pollutants (e.g. PAHs, PCBs, PBDEs), biogenic tracers (e.g. alkanes, sterols, fatty acids), and emerging contaminants like siloxanes and fragrances. The service supports environmental monitoring, pollution forensics (source fingerprinting), and paleoenvironmental reconstructions using molecular biomarkers, providing high-resolution data for both regulatory compliance and advanced research applications.

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https://data.d4science.org/ctlg/ITINERIS-HUB/environmental_analytical_chemistry_vocs_and_svocs_analysis

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EAC-01: VOCs and SVOCs analysis

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CeTrA

Resource Providers

University Ca' Foscari of Venice - Department of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics UniVe - DAIS
National Research Council - Institute of Polar Sciences, Local Unit Venezia - CNR-ISP VE

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https://www.unive.it/web/en/15634/experimental-services

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Description

This service provides specialized chemical characterization of organic compounds across diverse matrices, including environmental samples, biological tissues, and food products. By converting complex physical samples into precise molecular data, it enables the identification and quantification of contaminants and natural tracers at trace and ultra-trace levels. The service supports a diverse community, including academic researchers, environmental agencies, and industrial stakeholders. Applications span from environmental monitoring, pollution source identification and tracking emerging contaminants, to reconstructing present and past climatic dynamics using molecular markers preserved. The platform mitigates analytical risks in non-standard matrices, ensuring high-quality results for ecosystem health assessments and long-term environmental impact studies.

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