Luminescence methods in pesticide analysis. Applications to the environment

Abstract

Current luminescence-based methods for determining pesticides in different sample matrices are reviewed. The paper is devoted mainly to fluorimetric techniques with emphasis on the description of direct and indirect fluorimetric methods, including chemical and photochemical derivatization. The use of fluorescence detection in TLC, HPLC and FIA as well as applications to environmental samples is described. The potential of phosphorimetry for pesticide analysis is also presented. The main advantages and drawbacks of luminescence detection for pesticide determination are discussed.