Gas Chromatography (GC)

On February 25, a Pittcon oral session, titled “Detection of PFAS and other Polyfluorinated Analytes,” took place at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. This session included six talks that covered a variety of analytical techniques currently being used in per- and polyfluoralkyl (PFAS) analysis.

At Pittcon 2024, He Nan of AbbVie gave a lecture on how to monitor N-nitrosamines via gas chromatography–electron capture detection.

A new method has been developed to provide a sensitive, accurate and convenient GC–MS method to align with the new European regulation in relation to the introduction of the new Accutrace Plus marker for fuels.

The 18th International Symposium on Hyphenated Techniques in Chromatography and Separation Technology will take place from 28–31 May 2024 in Leuven, Belgium.

Blood and sputum are the most common means of detection by diagnostic tests, but producing adequate sputum can be difficult given a dry cough is often a TB symptom.

Researchers employed advanced chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques to unravel the chemical components and metabolites of Lingbao Huxin Dan, pinpointing its therapeutic potential for cardiovascular ailments.

Distinguishing between viable and non-viable seeds requires an advanced chromatographic technique. A study conducted by researchers from China Agricultural University highlights how HS-GC-IMS can be used to help solve this frequent problem in the agricultural industry.

A polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) silicone rubber band sampler was used to collect volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the skin of both tuberculosis (TB)-positive and TB-negative subjects.

Alicat™ Scientific releases the next generation of OEM flow controllers and meters.

Non-alcoholic beers are becoming more popular and need to reflect the sophisticated flavourings of beers that are brewed containing alcohol. Sophisticated analytical techniques can help to achieve this.

Scientists from the University of Calgary recently developed a novel method for externally adjusting the column length during gas chromatography (GC) operation.

A recent study explored using gas chromatography (GC) to assess relative response factors in quality control measures for alcoholic beverages.

Researchers from Europe conducted the first known interlaboratory study on inverse gas chromatography (IGC), revealing significant variations in dispersive surface energy values and retention volumes for standard materials.

Gas chromatography is a premier technique for quantitative analysis. As gas chromatographs have become simpler to use and data systems more powerful, much of the data processing involved in delivering quantitative results now happens in the background and is seemingly invisible to the user. In this installment, we will review the calibration techniques used with gas chromatography. We will compare calibration methods and the assumptions that underlie them. We will explore common mistakes and challenges in developing quantitative methods and conclude with recommendations for appropriate calibration methods for quantitative problems.

This annual award is presented to an outstanding scientist in the field of chromatography.

You're invited to publicize your 2023–2024 new product introductions in LCGC. Here's how to get your products included.

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As 2023 comes to an end, we laid out the most read articles of the past year.

Scientists from Essen, Germany recently created a method for simultaneously analyzing fatty acids (FAs) and fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs).

Splitless modes of operation using an optimized pulse injection are described.

The 18th International Symposium on Hyphenated Techniques in Chromatography and Separation Technology (HTC-18) will be held from 28–31 May 2024 in Leuven, Belgium.

A list of some of the vital components of the GC column-making process.

A recent sample preparation survey explored the critical role of sample preparation in gas chromatographic analysis.

Although not as common as in HPLC, molecular spectroscopy can be used with GC as well.

LCGC spoke to Leandro Wang Hantao from the University of Campinas in São Paulo, Brazil, about his work investigating the influence of ion management parameters on the data produced by comprehensive gas chromatography–high-resolution mass spectrometry (GC×GC–HRMS) equipped with a fourier transform-orbital ion trap mass analyzer, and his investigation into employing channel occlusion for sample preparation in untargeted analysis in petroleomics.

Here, we preview the International Symposium on Hyphenated Techniques in Chromatography and Separation Technology (HTC-18), which will be held from May 28–31st 2024 in Leuven, Belgium.

Chromatography is predicted to be a major player among instrument technologies, but spectroscopy and electrophoresis may also increase their market shares.

Agilent Technologies presents this award to industry leaders as a means of supporting them through financial aid, products, and expertise, along with recognition.

The Column spoke with Ilaria Belluomo from Imperial College London, UK, about her research in breath analysis. She details her work into a noninvasive breath test that can be used to detect colorectal cancer using GC–MS. She also discusses the use of SIFT-MS for the analysis of VOCs in breath.

The Green Analytical Chemistry Workshop (1st TGAC) will be held 5–6 February 2024, at Novotel Paris-Charenton, Paris, France. Here's a glimpse at what attendees can look forward to.