Passive air sampling of semi-volatile organic compounds

We review the state of the art in atmospheric passive sampling for semi-volatile organic compounds. After a brief section on principles and theory, we focus on calibration approaches using different passive samplers. We report a selected number of applications for some passive samplers and identify some key issues to improve the performance and the accuracy of passive samplers. We then suggest and discuss possible developments.

► Passive air sampling of SVOCs is reviewed.
► We explain theory and principles of operation.
► Different calibration approaches are discussed.
► Some passive samplers are presented.