Determining Phthalic Acid Esters Using Terahertz Time Domain Spectroscopy

Liu, L; Shen, L; Yang, F; Han, F; Hu, P; Song, M

HERO ID

3540862

Reference Type

Journal Article

Year

2016

Language

English

HERO ID 3540862
In Press No
Year 2016
Title Determining Phthalic Acid Esters Using Terahertz Time Domain Spectroscopy
Authors Liu, L; Shen, L; Yang, F; Han, F; Hu, P; Song, M
Journal Journal of Applied Spectroscopy
Volume 83
Issue 4
Page Numbers 603-609
Abstract In this report terahertz time domain spectroscopy (THz-TDS) is applied for determining phthalic acid esters (PAEs) in standard materials. We reported the THz transmission spectrum in the frequency range of 0.2 to 2.0 THz for three PAEs: di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), di-isononyl phthalate (DINP), and di-2 ethylhexyl phthalate ester (DEHP). The study provided the refractive indices and absorption features of these materials. The absorption spectra of three PAEs were simulated by using Gaussian software with Density Functional Theory (DFT) methods. For pure standard PAEs, the values of the refractive indices changed between 1.50 and 1.60. At 1.0 THz, the refractive indices were 1.524, 1.535, and 1.563 for DINP, DEHP, and DBP, respectively. In this experiment different concentrations of DBP were investigated using THz-TDS. Changes were measured in the low THz frequency range for refractive indices and characteristic absorption. The results indicated that THz-TDS is promising as a new method in determining PAEs in many materials. The results of this study could be used to support the practical application of THz-TDS in quality detection and food monitoring. In particular, this new technique could be used in detecting hazardous materials and other substances present in wine or foods.
Doi 10.1007/s10812-016-0335-9
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Keyword absorption spectrum; phthalic acid esters; refractive index; terahertz time domain spectroscopy