NPLC/UV–vis and GC/MS used to characterize C26H14 PAHs in a mixture from coal tar.
Annellation theory and ZINDO/S used for theoretical analysis of C26H14 PAHs.
First identification and quantification of 5C26H14 with reference standards available.
First potential identification of 4C26H14 with reference standards not available.
The advantage of fractionation versus non-fractionation approach was demonstrated