TY - JOUR
T1 - Passive sampling methods for contaminated sediments
T2 - practical guidance for selection, calibration, and implementation.
AU - Ghosh, Upal
AU - Kane Driscoll, Susan
AU - Burgess, Robert M.
AU - Jonker, Michiel T.O.
AU - Reible, Danny
AU - Gobas, Frank
AU - Choi, Yongju
AU - Apitz, Sabine E.
AU - Maruya, Keith A.
AU - Gala, William R.
AU - Mortimer, Munro
AU - Beegan, Chris
PY - 2014/4
Y1 - 2014/4
N2 - This article provides practical guidance on the use of passive sampling methods (PSMs) that target the freely dissolved concentration (Cfree ) for improved exposure assessment of hydrophobic organic chemicals in sediments. Primary considerations for selecting a PSM for a specific application include clear delineation of measurement goals for Cfree , whether laboratory-based "ex situ" and/or field-based "in situ" application is desired, and ultimately which PSM is best-suited to fulfill the measurement objectives. Guidelines for proper calibration and validation of PSMs, including use of provisional values for polymer-water partition coefficients, determination of equilibrium status, and confirmation of nondepletive measurement conditions are defined. A hypothetical example is described to illustrate how the measurement of Cfree afforded by PSMs reduces uncertainty in assessing narcotic toxicity for sediments contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The article concludes with a discussion of future research that will improve the quality and robustness of Cfree measurements using PSMs, providing a sound scientific basis to support risk assessment and contaminated sediment management decisions.
AB - This article provides practical guidance on the use of passive sampling methods (PSMs) that target the freely dissolved concentration (Cfree ) for improved exposure assessment of hydrophobic organic chemicals in sediments. Primary considerations for selecting a PSM for a specific application include clear delineation of measurement goals for Cfree , whether laboratory-based "ex situ" and/or field-based "in situ" application is desired, and ultimately which PSM is best-suited to fulfill the measurement objectives. Guidelines for proper calibration and validation of PSMs, including use of provisional values for polymer-water partition coefficients, determination of equilibrium status, and confirmation of nondepletive measurement conditions are defined. A hypothetical example is described to illustrate how the measurement of Cfree afforded by PSMs reduces uncertainty in assessing narcotic toxicity for sediments contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The article concludes with a discussion of future research that will improve the quality and robustness of Cfree measurements using PSMs, providing a sound scientific basis to support risk assessment and contaminated sediment management decisions.
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U2 - 10.1002/ieam.1507
DO - 10.1002/ieam.1507
M3 - Article
C2 - 24288273
AN - SCOPUS:84907922822
VL - 10
SP - 210
EP - 223
JO - Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management
JF - Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management
SN - 1551-3793
IS - 2
ER -