The feasibility of using micro concentrated multiple reflection ATR FTIR accessory in pesticide analysis

Abstract

Micro-Multiple Reflection ATR (CMRATR) spectroscopy is a technique, using specialized equipment, which allows the enhanced sensitivity of multiple reflection ATR analysis of small amounts of liquids in a confined area hitherto reserved for single reflection equipment. This technique has demonstrated a high level of sensitivity, especially when used in conjunction with an evaporative technique. In this work, the technique will be used with a miniature CMRATR accessory, which has the added advantage of compatibility with the smallest current FTIR spectrometers, to analyze pesticides. The results presented here indicate that the CMRATR/evaporative technique can serve as both qualitative and quantitative support to the existing standard methodology.

Keywords:

• FTIR
• dacthal
• oxamyl
• attenuated total reflection
• monuron
• simazine
• propachlor
• methomyl
• celery
• single reflection ATR

Data availability statement

The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author, [AK], upon reasonable request.

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