TY - GEN A1 - Jotanovic, A. T1 - Joint research project for the production of certified matrix reference materials for environmental analysis N2 - Reliable analysis of chemical indicators in water, sediment and soil samples for the purpose of environmental pollution assessment poses one of the greatest analytical challenges, having in mind the complexity of sample matrix and low concentrations of pollutants. Organics (pesticides, PAHs, PFOS, etc.) and heavy metals (Hg, Cd, Ni, Pb and As) represent target parameters. Laboratories performing sampling and tests in this field regulated by respective EU directives, need strong support in order to establish a quality system. It is necessary to provide appropriate calibrators i.e. matrix CRMs relates to the unique sample matrices representing typical samples in the geomorphological and anthropological sense. In addition to that, bearing in mind the complexity and instability of environmental samples, it is very difficult to obtain appropriate referents materials with no local providers. Our project is aiming to develop capacity to produce CRMs for environmental analysis by transferring the theoretical and practical know-how between the partners and combining their skills to focus on environmental CRM production in accordance with ISO Guide 34. Our project will have an impact on environmental monitoring in the partnering countries and on the scientific community, who will use the newly developed reference materials. Furthermore, partners will develop strategies for producing new CRMs either on their own or in cooperation. This will lead to regional CRM producers serving scientific and official laboratories. T2 - 2nd International Congress of Chemists and Chemical Engineers of B & H CY - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina DA - 21.10.2016 KW - Soil KW - CRM KW - Environment KW - Heavy metal KW - PFOA KW - PFOS PY - 2016 UR - https://opus4.kobv.de/opus4-bam/frontdoor/index/index/docId/38801 AN - OPUS4-38801 AD - Bundesanstalt fuer Materialforschung und -pruefung (BAM), Berlin, Germany