Determination techniques of organic compounds in the environment

Over the last few decades, the emergence of environmental chemistry has required the development of analytical chemistry, with the implementation of recent measures and approaches including the reduction of organic pollutants. At this time, several techniques allow for the analysis of organic compounds: spectroscopy, spectrometry and chromatographic methods. The preparation stage of the samples forms an integral part of the methods (extraction by solvent or on solid phase, microextraction, etc.). This article concludes with biotests of toxicity and biosensors, processes in full development, which bring about rapid and inexpensive solutions to the determination of organic pollutants.