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A simplified method for the simultaneous extraction of phytoplanktonic chlorophyll and fecal sterol from water

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A simple column method employing Amberlite XAD-1 (60–120 mesh) resin for the simultaneous extraction of coprostanol and algal chlorophyll a was proposed and evaluated. The results showed that the efficiencies of the column extraction for these two water quality indicators were comparable to or better than the conventional hexane liquid/liquid partitioning and aqueous acetone extraction for the respective compounds. Furthermore, the column technique was time-saving and more economical.

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  1. Department of Environmental Sciences, University of Massachusetts, 01003, Amherst, MA, USA

    Chun Kwun Wun, Jinnque Rho, Robert W. Walker & Warren Litsky

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Wun, C.K., Rho, J., Walker, R.W. et al. A simplified method for the simultaneous extraction of phytoplanktonic chlorophyll and fecal sterol from water. Water Air Soil Pollut 11, 173–178 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00286628

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