Solid Phase Microextraction

Solid phase microextraction (SPME) is an innovative and sensitive solvent-free sample preparation technology. Based on the principle of adsorption/absorption and desorption, SPME uses a coated fiber to concentrate volatile and semi-volatile compounds from a sample.

SPME is widely used for a variety of applications involving environmental, biological and pharmaceutical samples, foods and beverages, flavors and fragrances, forensics and toxicology and product testing. Typical uses include:

• Environmental analyses of water & air samples
• Headspace analysis of trace impurities in polymers and solid samples
• Part-per-trillion odor analyses
• Flavor analyses of food products
• Forensic analysis of arson and explosives samples
• Toxicology analyses of blood alcohol or drugs in urine and serum