Analytical methods to analyze pesticides and herbicides

Water Environ Res. 2020 Oct;92(10):1770-1785. doi: 10.1002/wer.1431. Epub 2020 Aug 26.

Abstract

This paper reviews studies published in 2019, in the area of analytical techniques for determination of pesticides and herbicides. It should be noted that some of the reports summarized in this review are not directly related to but could potentially be used for water environment studies. Based on different methods, the literatures are organized into six sections, namely extraction methods, electrochemical techniques, spectrophotometric techniques, chemiluminescence and fluorescence methods, chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques, and biochemical assays. PRACTITIONER POINTS: Totally 141 research articles have been summarized. The review is divided into six parts. Chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques are the most widely used methods.

Keywords: analytical methods; chromatography; extraction; fluorescence; herbicides; mass spectrometry; pesticides.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Herbicides*
  • Pesticides*

Substances

  • Herbicides
  • Pesticides