Targeted and non-targeted analysis of pesticides, algal toxins, and human pharmaceuticals in aquatic systems.

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dc.contributor.advisorChambliss, C. Kevin.
dc.creatorTaylor, Raegyn B., 1994-
dc.creator.orcid0000-0002-7690-0457
dc.date.accessioned2022-06-14T13:31:40Z
dc.date.available2022-06-14T13:31:40Z
dc.date.created2021-08
dc.date.issued2021-06-14
dc.date.submittedAugust 2021
dc.date.updated2022-06-14T13:31:41Z
dc.description.abstractIt is well known that complex, chemical mixtures exist in the environment, particularly aquatic systems. Originally designed to treat illnesses, support crop production, and clean, among other uses, chemicals can enter water bodies and undergo chemical transformations via metabolic pathways or degradation. Additional threats to water quality include toxic metabolites produced by aquatic organisms themselves, such as harmful algal bloom toxins. To better understand the magnitude of environmental contamination, its effects, and treatment, analytical steps ranging from sampling techniques to mass spectral analysis and chemical identification must be optimized. The work presented here investigates environmental effects on passive sampling devices, toxin identification and degradation in harmful algal bloom species, and the temporal and spatial changes in pharmaceutical concentrations present in wastewater during a global pandemic. Findings from these studies improve our knowledge of environmental monitoring techniques and add impetus for developing better, comprehensive screening methods.
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dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2104/12058
dc.language.isoen
dc.rights.accessrightsNo access – contact librarywebmaster@baylor.edu
dc.subjectTargeted analysis. Non-targeted analysis. Mass spectrometry. Environmental chemistry. Harmful algal blooms.
dc.titleTargeted and non-targeted analysis of pesticides, algal toxins, and human pharmaceuticals in aquatic systems.
dc.typeThesis
dc.type.materialtext
local.embargo.lift2026-08-01
local.embargo.terms2026-08-01
thesis.degree.departmentBaylor University. Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry.
thesis.degree.grantorBaylor University
thesis.degree.levelDoctoral
thesis.degree.namePh.D.

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