Evidence of complementarity between targeted and non-targeted analysis based on liquid and gas-phase chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry for screening halogenated persistent organic pollutants in environmental matrices. (April 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Simonnet-Laprade, C.; Bayen, S.; McGoldrick, D.; McDaniel, T.; Hutinet, S.; Marchand, P.; Vénisseau, A.; Cariou, R.; Le Bizec, B.; Dervilly, G.
• Is Part Of: Chemosphere. Volume 293(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-04
• Subjects: Non-targeted screening (NTS) -- Halogenated contaminants -- Contaminants of emerging concern -- Great lakes -- Trout -- Chlorinated paraffins; Pollution -- Periodicals; Pollution -- Physiological effect -- Periodicals; Environmental sciences -- Periodicals; Atmospheric chemistry -- Periodicals; 551.511
• DOI: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2022.133615
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0045-6535

Abstract

Abstract: This study explored the complementarity between targeted (TS) and non-targeted screening (NTS) based on liquid and gas-phase chromatography coupled to (high-resolution) mass spectrometry (LC-/GC-(HR)MS) for the comprehensive characterization of organohalogen fingerprints within a set of Lake Ontario lake trout samples. The concentrations of 86 legacy, emerging and novel halogenated compounds (HCs), were determined through 4 TS approaches involving no less than 6 hyphenated systems. In parallel, an innovative NTS strategy, involving both LC and GC-Q-Orbitrap, was implemented to specifically highlight halogenated signals. Non-targeted HRMS data were processed under the HaloSeeker software based on Cl and Br isotopic ratio and mass defect to extend the screening to unsuspected and unknown HCs. A total of 195 halogenated mass spectral features were characterized in the Lake Ontario lake trout, including well known HCs (PCBs, PBDEs, PBBs, DDT and their degradation products), emerging HCs (novel brominated flame retardants, short-, medium- and long-chain chlorinated paraffins) or suggested molecular formula (mainly polychlorinated ones). Among the 122 HCs highlighted by TS, only 21 were identified by NTS. These results fueled a discussion on the potential and limitations of both approaches, and the current position of NTS within environmental and health monitoring programs. Graphical abstract: Image 1 Highlights: Complementarity of targeted and non-targeted screening of organohalogens is studied. Targeted quantification of legacy and novel BFRs, CPs and PCBs (n > 80). Non-targeted screening (LC- and GC- Q-Orbitrap) offers complementary fingerprints. Non-targeted screening highlights unexpected organohalogens.