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Cheng Luo

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Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction Coupled with Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (HS-SPME-GC–MS) for the Characterization of Cigar Leaves

HS-SPME-GC–MS was combined with OPLS-DA data analysis to tentatively identify eight chemical markers to differentiate the geographical origins of cigar leaf samples.


David Maxa

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Application of Liquid- and Supercritical Fluid Chromatography Coupled with High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry for the Analysis of Short-, Medium-, and Long-Chain Chlorinated Paraffins in Dietary Supplements

Scientists used supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) and ultrahigh-pressure liquid chromatography (UHPLC)—both coupled with high-resolution mass spectrometry (HRMS)—to analyze various types of chlorinated paraffins (CPs) in fish oil-based dietary supplements.


Chuping Luo

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Achieving Success in a Career as a Separation Scientist: An Overview of the Chinese American Chromatography Association (CACA) Career Development Workshop at Pittcon

Since 2008, the Chinese American Chromatography Association (CACA) has hosted career development workshops at Pittcon, featuring over 65 well-established pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and contract research organizations, and academia professionals. This year’s workshop featured five speakers, all of whom shared valuable insights and advice for individuals at different stages of their careers, including graduate students, early-career professionals, high-level managers, and aspiring entrepreneurs.


Ivan Aloisi

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Cryogenic- and Flow-Modulation Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry: Obtaining Similar Chromatography Performances

In the present research, similar chromatography fingerprints were obtained using finely-tuned cryogenic-modulation (CM) and flow-modulation (FM) comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC×GC–MS) experimental conditions.


Shinichi Fujisaki

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AI-Powered Precision for Functional Component Testing in Tea Analysis

Analyzing functional foods reveals numerous health benefits. These foods are rich in bioactive compounds that go beyond basic nutrition, boosting the immune system and improving overall wellness. However, analyzing these compounds can be challenging. This article discusses AI algorithms to support automated method development for liquid chromatography, simplifying the process, enhancing labor efficiency, and ensuring precise results, making it accessible to non-experts for tea analysis.


Deirdre Cabooter

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In Bruges: HPLC 2025

The 54th International Symposium on High Performance Liquid Phase Separations and Related Techniques (HPLC 2025) will be held from Sunday through Thursday, June 15-19, 2025, in Bruges, Belgium.


Walter Cabri

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The Role of Adsorption and pH of the Mobile Phase on the Chromatographic Behavior of a Therapeutic Peptide

We explore the impact of two different stationary phases and ion-pair reagents on the retention behavior of a therapeutic peptide using reversed-phase liquid chromatography. This information is of fundamental importance for the development of reliable, selective, and fast analytical methods able to separate and identify the target peptide.


Sophia Barhdadi

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Development of a “Freeze-Pour” Sample Preparation Method for the GC Analysis of Semivolatile Flavouring Chemicals Present in E-cigarette Refill Liquids

HS-GC analysis is presented as an excellent method for the analysis of high volatile components in e-liquids. For the analysis of semivolatile ingredients, an additional sample preparation step is proposed based on a LLE followed by a freeze-out of the matrix components.


Evelyn Wang

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An Overview of the Untargeted Analysis Using LC–MS (QTOF): Experimental Process and Design Considerations

Untargeted analysis using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) chemical profiling is a valuable tool, but care needs to be taken with experimental design.


Laura Miles

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How Tube-Based Thermal Desorption Can be Used to Monitor Chemical Warfare Agents at Ultratrace Levels

This study demonstrates the analysis of live chemical warfare agents and simulants at trace and higher levels.



Petr Česla

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In Memory of Pavel Jandera, Leading Chromatographer

Professor Pavel Jandera passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on August 5, 2021. He was one of the most famous Czech analytical chemists. He was 77 years old.


Alex Apffel

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Systematic Evaluation of HILIC Stationary Phases for MS Characterization of Oligonucleotides

Hydrophilic interaction chromatography–mass spectrometry (HILIC-MS) offers a flexible and efficient alternative to ion-pairing reversed-phase liquid chromatography (IP-RPLC) for oligonucleotide analysis, with column selectivity and mobile phase pH being key factors in optimizing retention and detection.


Jean-Paul Boon

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Analysis of siRNA with Denaturing and Non-Denaturing Ion-Pair Reversed-Phase Liquid Chromatography Methods

A column with chemically modified column hardware showed improvements in analytical performance for siRNA compared to a conventional stainless-steel column.


Tiffany Liden

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An Overview of the Untargeted Analysis Using LC–MS (QTOF): Experimental Process and Design Considerations

Untargeted analysis using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) chemical profiling is a valuable tool, but care needs to be taken with experimental design.


Yubo Li

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Rapid Simultaneous Determination of Five Major Alkaloids from Menispermi Rhizoma in Rat Urine by Ultrahigh-Pressure Liquid Chromatography– Tandem Mass Spectrometry (UHPLC–MS/MS) and its Application to a Urinary Excretion Study

A UHPLC–MS/MS method is described for rapid quantification of five major bioactive alkaloids in rat urine. The results obtained help lay the foundation for the clinical application and safety evaluation of the bioactive ingredients of menispermi rhizoma, used in herbal medicines.


GL Sciences

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GC Troubleshooting Guide

Master Gas Chromatography Troubleshooting - Streamline Your Analysis with Expert Guidance.


Chen Yang

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Py-GC-MS Investigation of Pyrolysis Behaviours and Decomposition Products of α- and β-2,7,11-Cembratriene-4,6-Diols

The study of the thermal behaviour and pyrolysis products of these terpenoids could possibly suggest flavour precursors that could be used to provide specific flavours to tobacco.


Bruce C. Hamper

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Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Hop-Derived Humulone and Isohumulone Constituents in Beer: The Bitter Truth of Hops Utilization During Brewing

A rapid LC–MS method using ESI coupled with SIM-MS for analysis of humulone and isohumulone content in beer is described.


Ezedin Seid

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Essentials of LC Troubleshooting, Part II, Continued: More Misbehaving Retention Times

When can analyte retention deviate from what is expected or normal? We explain three subtle causes.


Lahiruni M. Halwatura

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Wastewater Surveillance of Pharmaceuticals and Genes: Challenges and Opportunities

Sample preparation and analysis of pharmaceuticals in wastewater present unique challenges. Here, we describe those challenges.



Martin Gilar

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Analysis of siRNA with Denaturing and Non-Denaturing Ion-Pair Reversed-Phase Liquid Chromatography Methods

A column with chemically modified column hardware showed improvements in analytical performance for siRNA compared to a conventional stainless-steel column.


Manabu Takayanagi

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A Multiphase Sampling and Analytical Approach for Investigating Airborne PFAS Transmission

The investigation of airborne PFAS transmission is important in preserving the outdoor urban environment. The authors explain why GC–MS/MS and LC–MS/MS are the best techniques for analyzing airborne PFAS.


Lucie Drabova

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Analysis of UV-Treated Mushrooms: Dietary Source of Vitamin D2?

In our study, a fast and sensitive liquid chromatography coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) method for the determination of vitamin D2 in fresh mushrooms and its metabolite 25(OH)D2 in the blood of volunteers regularly consuming UV-treated mushrooms has been introduced.


Wei Zhao

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A Suitable Therapeutic Drug Monitoring Method for Amoxicillin in Plasma by High Performance Liquid Chromatography–UV (HPLC–UV) in Neonates

This simple, rapid, and accurate HPLC-UV method can facilitate routine therapeutic drug monitoring in neonates.


John M. Campbell

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Liquid Chromatographic Peak Purity Assessments in Forced Degradation Studies: An Industry Perspective

This review article discusses scientific rationales and current best practices in the pharmaceutical industry for performing chromatographic peak purity assessments (PPA). These activities are associated with the development and validation of liquid chromatographic (LC) stability-indicating analytical methods applicable to regulatory submissions of small-molecule drug candidates. The discussion includes a comprehensive overview of the PPA-related regulatory and scientific landscape and common industry approaches to obtain PPA results, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of PDA-facilitated ultraviolet (UV) PPA and other PPA techniques.


Simon Hird

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Analytical Techniques in Exploring the Persistent Global PFAS Problem

The presence of PFAS in the environment requires governmental agencies to establish regulatory limits for PFAS in human essentials, such as drinking water. LC–MS/MS can be used to analyze a wide range of sample types containing PFAS, but avoiding PFAS contamination is critical for this technique to work effectively.



William McCance

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Groundwater CSI: Unravelling Pollution Sources in Complex Environments with Liquid Chromatography Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry

It is often very difficult to distinguish the true source of wastewater contamination, especially where wastewater treatment plants are located in agricultural areas. Robust and sensitive techniques are needed to characterize impacts where there are multiple potential sources. This study analyzed a variety of synthetic chemicals using LC–QQQ–MS to generate unique fingerprints of pollution.