Grantee Research Project Results
2024 Progress Report: Assessing Toxic VOC Exposures with GC-CF-IMS
EPA Grant Number: R840422Title: Assessing Toxic VOC Exposures with GC-CF-IMS
Investigators: Wexler, Anthony S. , Young, Tom , London, Jonathan
Institution: University of California Davis
EPA Project Officer: Chung, Serena
Project Period: May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2025 (Extended to April 30, 2027)
Project Period Covered by this Report: May 1, 2024 through April 30,2025
Project Amount: $799,660
RFA: Measurement and Monitoring Methods for Air Toxics and Contaminants of Emerging Concern in the Atmosphere (2021) RFA Text | Recipients Lists
Research Category: Watersheds , Endocrine Disruptors , Environmental Engineering , Air Quality and Air Toxics
Objective:
Develop a low-cost, portable instrument to help communities assess their toxic VOCs in real time.
Progress Summary:
Development of a GC/MS solution for community use is nearing completion.
Future Activities:
Complete development of GC/MS and Raman spectroscopy solutions. Add a pre-concentrator if necessary. Work with communities to measure toxic VOCs in their air.
Supplemental Keywords:
ambient air, indoor air, health effects, human health, chemicals, environmental chemistry, monitoring, analytical, environmental justice
Relevant Websites:
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Progress and Final Reports:
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