In the cLab, we determine a wide range of micropollutants in various media (water, sediments, air). Depending on the matrix, sample extraction ranges from simple (passive sampler) to complex (sediments) and includes various steps such as filtration, purification and concentration. The substances are separated over time using liquid chromatography and then precisely determined using the triple quadrupole (model K6460).
In collaboration with the Water and Soil Protection Laboratory of the Canton of Bern, we also carry out non-target screening of our samples in order to obtain a more comprehensive characterisation of the samples. This enables us to carry out in-depth trend analyses and environmental reconstructions.
