On-site Environmental Monitoring of Swiss Aquatic Systems Using a Transportable Thermo Scientific Q Exactive HF Mass Spectrometer

High-resolution mass spectrometry coupled to liquid chromatography has become an established key technology for the screening of water quality. However, LC-HRMS measurements still rely on old-fashioned, personnel intensive sample collection and reliable sample preservation. To overcome this, a Thermo Scientific Q Exactive HF mass spectrometer was installed in a mobile trailer with fully automated sample preparation. This webcast will present the technical realization of this transportable LC-HRMS instrument setup aka MS2field. The findings of MS2field feasibility study can be used as a basis for the development of (trans)portable instruments for future environmental applications where assessing dynamics is imperative.

About the presenter

Heinz Singer, Senior Scientist & Group Leader, Eawag

Heinz Singer heads the group of environmental analytical chemistry at the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (Eawag). His research focuses on the fate and behavior of emerging contaminants in natural waters. Sensitive and robust analytical methods are essential tools for the evaluation of exposure and effects of organic pollutants in the water cycle. High-resolution mass spectrometry coupled to liquid chromatography is a key technology for his research.