Environmental Analysis

A newly published review reveals insights into the history of capillary electrophoresis, from its development to its current state-of-the-art applications, through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of publications between 1980 and 2021.

A new study has reported the preparation, characterization, and chromatographic evaluation of a nickel oxide deposited silica stationary phase in HILIC, which exhibited multiple retention mechanisms and enhanced chromatographic selectivity for analytes.

New article reviews the progress in suppression techniques for ion chromatography from 1981 to 2022, with an emphasis on the last ten years, and discusses the current challenges and future prospects regarding suppressors.

A new study has demonstrated a practical solution for the reliable compound-specific isotope analysis (CSIA) of trace-level pollutants in complex environmental samples, using 2DGC-IRMS.

New GC–MS research suggests that the presence of hemicellulose impurities in α-cellulose extracted from land plants may compromise reliable application of the 18O/16O ratio for environmental, physiological, and metabolic studies.

This year, the American Oil Chemists Society will convene in Denver, Colorado, for a conference filled with exciting talks about the latest developments related to edible oils, fats, surfactants, and related materials.

The Chromatography Forum of Delaware Valley Annual Symposium offers talks tomorrow on the analysis of environmental and industrial samples, including PFAS, agrochemical product impurities, and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Direct-infusion tandem mass spectrometry (DI-MS/MS) enables researchers to quantify citrate isomers and isobars in biological samples with high accuracy and reliability.

A new semiquantification strategy efficient way to estimate suspect PFAS concentrations is described here.

In this LCGC blog, we reflect on the movement to make analytical chemistry more environmentally friendly, and how to potentially better those efforts for the industry's future.

By performing tissue analysis of caracals in captivity and in their natural African habitats, scientists were able to quantify uptake of toxic chemicals from the environment depending on how polluted they are.

The 20th International GC×GC Symposium will take place from 28 May–1 June 2023, and will be held in Canmore, Alberta.

A novel LC–MS/MS method, with a dual ESI and APCI source using simple solvent extraction for sample preparation, was validated for analysis of 102 pesticides and 5 mycotoxins regulated by Colorado state in dried hemp.

Webinar Date/Time: Tue, Apr 25, 2023 1:00 PM EDT

Emanuela Gionfriddo received the Satinder Ahuja Award for Young Investigators in Separation Science, which recognizes the next generation of scientists making advances in analytical chemistry. The ceremony took place at Pittcon 2023, which was held from March 18–22.

Webinar Date/Time: Tue, Mar 28th 2023 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 5pm CET

Webinar Date/Time: Wed, Mar 29, 2023 2:00 PM ED

Analysis of unidentified organofluorine compounds and known PFAS in environmental and human samples presents many challenges. Combustion ion chromatography is one technique that can help.

Webinar Date/Time: Tuesday, February 21st, 2023 Morning session: 9:30 am EST - 12:15 pm EST Afternoon session: 2:00 pm EST - 4:00 pm EST Wednesday, February 22nd, 2023 Morning session: 9:30 am EST - 12:15 pm EST Afternoon session: 2:00 pm EST - 4:00 pm EST

Webinar Date/Time: Wed, Jan 25, 2023 11:00 AM EST

In this extended special feature to celebrate the 35th anniversary edition of LCGC Europe, key opinion leaders from the separation science community explore contemporary trends in separation science and identify possible future developments.

In this extended special feature to celebrate the 35th anniversary edition of LCGC Europe, key opinion leaders from the separation science community explore contemporary trends in separation science and identify possible future developments.

In this extended special feature to celebrate the 35th anniversary edition of LCGC Europe, key opinion leaders from the separation science community explore contemporary trends in separation science and identify possible future developments.

Webinar Date/Time: Fri, Dec 2, 2022 11:00 AM EST

How to speed up sample prep time and equivalent acccuracy and precision.

How to lower the limits of quantitation as the regulatory landscape continues to evolve.

Exploring the concerns surrounding the use of organotin compounds and their impact on the environment and potential toxicity to mammals.

The Column spoke to Brett Paull from the University of Tasmania in Hobart, Australia, about the development of truly portable LC systems for use in the pharmaceutical industry and in environmental analysis. Why are they necessary, and where can improvements still be made?

Are generic workflows really needed in environmental analysis? In the end, it is the analyst— not instrumentation or software—that is in charge of what data are obtained, after thoughtfully considering what sample preparation and acquisition method to use.

The Column spoke to Philipp Weller from the Institute of Instrumental Analytics and Bioanalytics at the Mannheim University of Applied Sciences, Germany, about the benefits of nontargeted screening approaches in food safety and environmental analysis using GC–IMS, and the best way to approach data processing and model building with the generated data.