Environmental Analysis

A machine-learning tool to enhance the detection of small organic pollutants in water has been developed and tested.

University of Valencia scientists recently developed a method using solid-phase extraction (SPE) followed by high-performance liquid chromatography coupled to high-resolution mass spectrometry (HPLC–HRMS/MS) for detecting microplastics and other harmful substances in textiles.

Spanish scientists recently tested flow injection analysis–mass spectrometry (FIA–MS) and its effectiveness in detecting fraudulent substances in Coleus forskohlii food supplements.

University of Innsbruck scientists recently used ultrahigh-performance supercritical fluid chromatography to facilitate the determination of anthraquinone derivatives in alder buckthorn.

Throughout 2024, the editors of LCGC International attended chromatography conferences across the globe. Below, you’ll find a sampling and overview of our conference coverage from the year.

This article highlights a curated selection of the most popular GC-related content, with a focus on the diverse applications of the technique, as featured in LCGC.

Waters Corporation has released its 2024 environmental, social, and governance Report detailing its continued sustainability growth.

LCGC International sat down with Jose Bernal to discuss his latest research in using pyrolysis gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (Py-GC–MS) and other chromatographic techniques in studying microplastics in food analysis.

Organic solvents are generally not compatible with ion chromatography (IC) systems. The approach presented here assists the use of organic solvents for sample preparation and provides a mechanism for the removal of the organic solvents from the chromatographic flow path.

The Chromatographic Society (ChromSoc) has announced the winners of the Martin Medal and the Silver Jubilee Medal for 2025. Professor Bogusław Buszewski of Nicolaus Copernicus University in Torun, Poland, has been awarded the prestigious Martin Medal, and the 2025 Silver Jubilee Medal has been awarded to Elia Psillakis of the Technical University of Crete in Greece.

Known as “forever chemicals”, PFAS exposure has been linked indirectly and directly to a range of potential health issues. The objective of this study was the development of an optimized sample preparation and LC–MS/MS method for the analysis of PFAS in serum for biomonitoring applications.

During EAS 2024, Jay Sheffer, a Product Specialist at Metrohm USA, discussed how combustion ion chromatography (CIC) can help address PFAS’ impact on the environment.

Accredited by A2LA, the scope of accreditation to ISO/IEC 17043 now includes six cannabis and hemp oil proficiency testing programs.

Here is some of the most popular content posted on LCGC International this week.

In this edition of “Inside the Laboratory,” Susan Richardson of the University of South Carolina discusses her laboratory’s work with using electron ionization and chemical ionization with gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) to detect DBPs in complex environmental matrices, and how her work advances environmental analysis.

Webinar Dates/Times: Friday, December 13, 2024 Morning Session: 12:30 pm GMT | 1:30 pm CET | 7:30 am EST Afternoon Session: 2:30 pm GMT | 3:30 pm CET | 9:30 am EST

Scientists recently developed new GC/LC-Q-TOF/MS-based method for determining pesticides in Angelica sinensis, a traditional Chinese medicine.

LCGC International sat down with Faith Johnson of ECOLAB to discuss her career and work with the Females in Mass Spectrometry (FeMS) group.

Limited toxicokinetic and toxicologic information is available about a diverse set of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), but methods based on gas chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (GC–MS/MS) can help unravel some of the mystery.

With green chemistry becoming a hot topic in chromatography, researchers from the Institute for Instrumental Analytics and Bioanalytics at Mannheim University of Applied Sciences examined gas chromatography–ion mobility spectrometry (GC–IMS) as a greener alternative to GC–MS.

Here is some of the most popular content posted on LCGC International this week.

Everyone is talking about sustainability, and organizations are creating sustainability programs. But what does green chemistry really mean, and how does it apply to gas chromatography?

In this feature article, we profile three global cities (Cairo, Beijing, and Delhi) and how they are combatting the air pollution crisis to better protect the health of their residents.

Webinar Date/Time: Mon, Nov 18, 2024 11:00 AM EST

Politecnico di Milano scientists recently created a new optimization strategy for chromatographically purifying oligonucleotides.

Here is some of the most popular content posted on LCGC International this week.

Here is some of the most popular content posted on LCGC International this week.

This review aims to provide a summary of the most current analytical techniques and their applications in per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) research, contributing to the ongoing efforts to monitor and mitigate PFAS contamination.

Raquel Gonzalez de Vega of the University of Graz recently spoke to us about her work tracking per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in ski wax products.

Linda S. Lee of Purdue University discusses her latest research investigating whether highly degraded urban soils could be restored using biosolids.