Comprehensive material emissions profiling by TD–GC×GC–TOF MS

Introduction

Exposure to air pollutants has for many years been recognised as a major cause of health problems. Historically, pollutants from vehicle exhaust and the burning of fuels were of primary concern, but as urban air quality has generally improved, attention has shifted to vehicle interior air quality (VIAQ). Emissions of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds from car interiors can have an adverse effect on VIAQ, raising concerns for passenger health and safety.