Feasibility Study of Superoxide Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry (O 2 - CIMS) for Real-time Gas-Phase Measurements of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)

Key Points

• The study aims to assess the feasibility of using superoxide chemical ionization mass spectrometry for measuring PFAS in real-time.
• Feasibility study of superoxide chemical ionization mass spectrometry (O2-CIMS).
• Focus on gas-phase measurements.
• Evaluation of sample preparation techniques for PFAS detection.
• Demonstrated applicability of mass spectrometry for real-time gas-phase measurements.
• Identified challenges in traditional sample preparation methods.
• Highlighted the significance of PFAS as persistent environmental pollutants.