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Simultaneous Chemical and Sensory Characterization of Volatile Organic Compounds and Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds Emitted from Swine Manure using Solid Phase Microextraction and Multidimensional Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry–Olfactometry
Journal of Environmental Quality
  • Yin-Cheung M. Lo, Iowa State University
  • Jacek A. Koziel, Iowa State University
  • Lingshuang Cai, Iowa State University
  • Steven J. Hoff, Iowa State University
  • William S. Jenks, Iowa State University
  • Hongwei Xin, Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Accepted Manuscript
Publication Date
3-1-2008
DOI
10.2134/jeq2006.0382
Abstract

Swine manure is associated with emissions of odor, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other gases that can affect air quality on local and regional scales. In this research, a solid phase microextraction (SPME) and novel multidimensional gas chromatography–mass spectrometry–olfactometry (MDGC-MS-O) system were used to simultaneously identify VOCs and related odors emitted from swine manure. Gas samples were extracted from manure headspace using Carboxen/polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) 85-μm SPME fibers. The MDGC-MS-O system was equipped with two columns in series with a system of valves allowing transfer of samples between columns (heartcutting). The heartcuts were used to maximize the isolation, separation, and identification of compounds. The odor impact of separated compounds was evaluated by a trained panelist for character and intensity. A total of 295 compounds with molecular weights ranging from 34 to 260 were identified. Seventy one compounds had a distinct odor. Nearly 68% of the compounds for which reaction rates with OH·radicals are known had an estimated atmospheric lifetime < 24 h.

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This is a manuscript of an article published as Lo, Yin-Cheung M., Jacek A. Koziel, Lingshuang Cai, Steven J. Hoff, William S. Jenks, and Hongwei Xin. "Simultaneous chemical and sensory characterization of volatile organic compounds and semi-volatile organic compounds emitted from swine manure using solid phase microextraction and multidimensional Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry–Olfactometry." Journal of Environmental Quality 37, no. 2 (2008): 521-534. DOI: 10.2134/jeq2006.0382. Posted with permission.

Copyright Owner
American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America
Language
en
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application/pdf
Citation Information
Yin-Cheung M. Lo, Jacek A. Koziel, Lingshuang Cai, Steven J. Hoff, et al.. "Simultaneous Chemical and Sensory Characterization of Volatile Organic Compounds and Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds Emitted from Swine Manure using Solid Phase Microextraction and Multidimensional Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry–Olfactometry" Journal of Environmental Quality Vol. 37 Iss. 2 (2008) p. 521 - 534
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/steven_hoff/160/