CHROMCHEM
The Research Group of Chromatography and Chemometrics (ChromChem), founded by Prof. Rafael Cela in 1988, is composed of teaching and research personal associated to the Department of Analytical Chemistry, Nutrition and Food Sciences of the University of Santiago de Compostela, who perform their research activity at the Institute of Research on Chemical and Biological Analysis (IAQBUS), from the same University. Among our skills and interests, we would highlight: - Environmental analysis - Foof analysis, particularly related to pesticides and wine - Human exposure to pollutants and drugs of abuse.
Address:
Constantino Candeira 5 – 15782, Santiago de Compostela
Coordinator
Components
Investigation lines
- Castro, V., Montes, R., Quintana, J. B., Rodil, R., & Cela, R. (2020). Determination of 18 organophosphorus flame retardants/plasticizers in mussel samples by matrix solid-phase dispersion combined to liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Talanta, 208.
- Qualitative analysis using screening techniques through the analysis by liquid and gas chromatography coupled to high-resolution mass spectrometry.
- Application of wastewater -based epidemiology to estimate drugs of abuse consumption and human exposure to organic pollutants
- Application of analytical tools in studies of environmental exposure and bioaccumulation of organic pollutants in animal models
- Studies of mechanisms and degradation products of organic pollutants through advanced treatments
Relevant projects
- "Control, treatment, and reduction of microplastics and emerging pollutants in urban wastewater and the transboundary coastal environment." Interreg VI-A POCTEP. Duration: 01.09.2023–31.08.2026.
- "Evaluation of human and environmental exposure to chemical contaminants of special relevance." 2020 Society Challenges Program. State Research Agency. Duration: 01.09.2021–31.08.2025
- "Evaluation of the presence and evolution of pesticides in samples related to viticulture." Ecological and digital transition PRTR 2022. State Research Agency. Duration: 01.12.2022–31.11.2024
Relevant publications
- López-Vázquez, J., Rodil, R., Álvarez, E., Alomar, C., Cela, R., Miró, M., Deudero, S., & Quintana, J. B. (2024). Screening of organic chemicals associated to virgin low-density polyethylene microplastic pellets exposed to the Mediterranean Sea environment by combining gas chromatography and liquid chromatography coupled to quadrupole-time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Science of the Total Environment, 922.
- Fernández-Fernández, Ramil, Cela, & Rodríguez. (2023). Occurrence and risk assessment of pesticides and pharmaceuticals in viticulture impacted watersheds from Northwest Spain. Chemosphere, 341.
- Montes, R., Méndez, S., Cobas, J., Carro, N., Neuparth, T., Alves, N., Santos, M. M., Quintana, J. B., & Rodil, R. (2023). Occurrence of persistent and mobile chemicals and other contaminants of emerging concern in Spanish and Portuguese wastewater treatment plants, transnational river basins and coastal water. Science of the Total Environment, 885.
- López-Vázquez, Pérez-Mayán, Fernández-Fernández, Cela, & Rodríguez. (2023). Direct, automated and sensitive determination of glyphosate and related anionic pesticides in environmental water samples using solid-phase extraction on-line combined with liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry. Journal of Chromatography A, 1687.
- Castro, V., Montes, R., Quintana, J. B., Rodil, R., & Cela, R. (2020). Determination of 18 organophosphorus flame retardants/plasticizers in mussel samples by matrix solid-phase dispersion combined to liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry. Talanta, 208.
