Development of a Novel Mass Spectrometric ... - Jacobs University
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Results and Discussion<br />
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KMD<br />
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I3 O2.Methanol O3.Heptane<br />
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Figure 3-84 Kendrick plot overlap <strong>of</strong> I3, O2 and O3<br />
3.6.2 Lebanon Waste<br />
Kendrick plot has been employed as well for screening the chemical composition<br />
<strong>of</strong> Lebanon waste. The graphs <strong>of</strong> the two analysed samples in figure 3-85 shows<br />
that the two samples are very heterogeneous in nature. Their composition varies<br />
markedly as demonstrated by their Kendrick plot overlap in figure 3-85 especially<br />
in the high mass ranges. Leb S2 appears to have components with increased double<br />
bond equivalents compared to Leb S1 waste sample. This significant difference in<br />
chemical composition is certainly a pro<strong>of</strong> to the heterogeneity <strong>of</strong> the waste source.<br />
Nevertheless identification <strong>of</strong> harmful compounds allows estimating the impact <strong>of</strong><br />
such dumps over the environment. In all cases, this preliminary study forms a<br />
promising step towards exploring the chemical composition necessary to solve<br />
currently thousands <strong>of</strong> tons stored in the nasty dumps. In all cases, it is the scope <strong>of</strong><br />
the study that will recommend treatment strategies which eventually solve the<br />
problem. Such a study can be a good reference for screening the waste residues or<br />
treated waste (e.g. composted, biologically treated) before final landfilling.<br />
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