Date of Award
8-6-1999
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Integrated Environmental Sciences
First Advisor
Maurice H. Maxwell, Jr. Ph.D.
Second Advisor
James Burgess
Third Advisor
Lara Baker
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to develop a more efficient method to test for phenol in both wastewater and non-wastewater. Phenol is a caustic and toxic contaminant that may be present in our water supplies. Phenol is used in various resins, pharmaceuticals, plastics and disinfectants. Environmental Protection Agency methods are available to test for phenol using gas chromatography along with mass spectrometry or flame ionization detection. Each of these methods can be a long, involved process consisting of extraction, many sample injections, and interference problems. This method developed an easier and less complicated approach of testing for phenol in water using high performance thin layer chromatography.
Recommended Citation
Carlton, Danette Young, "DEVELOPMENT OF A NOVEL METHOD FOR PHENOL DETECTION USING HIGH PERFORMANCE THIN LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHY" (1999). Theses & Honors Papers. 180.
https://digitalcommons.longwood.edu/etd/180
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