Publications by authors named "Kristin Boettcher"
J Chromatogr A
February 2009
Article Synopsis
- A new analytical method was developed to detect sucralose, a calorie-free sugar substitute, in surface waters using solid-phase extraction and advanced mass spectrometry techniques.
- The extraction process was more effective at neutral pH, achieving a recovery rate of about 62%, but strong ion suppression from other substances in the water samples was a challenge.
- Out of 120 river samples from 27 European countries analyzed, sucralose was found in concentrations up to 1 microgram per liter, especially in Western European countries, indicating its widespread use since 2005.
