Fluorescence Detection of Hydrocarbons in Harbour Water

Data di pubblicazione: 1 Gen 2011

LibroFonte dati: ARCHIVIO

In harbor water, the hydrocarbons pollution identification represents an important issue. Hydrocarbon presence derives from oil spills, for instance in bilge water, or it may come from industrial discharge. A prompt identification of oil presence is crucial for living beings and for the maintenance of a healthy marine environment. Both crude oil and fuels contain different fluorophores that under ultraviolet radiation exhibit a strong fluorescence which varies in intensity and hue. Fluorescence results mainly from the emission of aromatic hydrocarbons. Indeed, fluorescence spectroscopy is a widely used technique for characterization of oil samples.

Editore
Springer Netherlands
Fonte
Sensors and Microsystems
ID archivio
57d26a617e21e44c476f67924ffd061e
Riferimenti
Pages: 325-328