Gas chromatography and associated techniques in the analysis of laundry malodour

Chamila Denawaka, Ian Fowlis, Katherine Stapleton, John Dean

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

Abstract

This paper reviews the use of chromatography in the identification of malodour in laundry. Two approaches are described: the first involves the use of the traditional approach of gas chromatography mass spectrometry while the second approach uses a new approach based on multi-capillary column gas chromatography ion mobility spectrometry (MCC-GC-IMS). Examples of GC-MS data representative of the volatile compounds associated with the inside of a washing machine are shown. MCC-GC-IMS has the advantages of extreme sensitivity for volatile compounds as well as the ability to detect nitrogen and sulphur containing molecules. Finally, selected examples of the application of chromatography for the analysis of malodour are presented.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)14-19
JournalHousehold and Personal Care Today
Volume9
Issue number4
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2014

Keywords

  • laundry
  • gas chromatography
  • ion mobility spectrometry
  • mass spectrometry

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Gas chromatography and associated techniques in the analysis of laundry malodour'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this