Fluorescence characterisation of bisphenol A in various solvents and drinking water

Abstract

Environmental safety may be compromised by the presence of hazardous chemical compounds, such as bisphenol A (BPA), which is commonly used in the production of certain types of plastics. BPA is an emerging organic contaminant that could be found in many matrices, such as drinking water, due to anthropogenic activities. Within this study, we used fluorescence spectroscopy to analyse the photoluminescent characteristics of BPA in various solutions and drinking water. The emission spectra of BPA in various solvents are recorded from 280 nm to 380 nm, after excitation wavelength at 230 nm. These results imply that the fluorescence approach can be used for rapid detection and estimation of the level of BPA in water samples and, hence, for non-invasive monitoring of BPA in drinking water is an important concern for public health and environmental protection.