GC–MS

Webinar Date/Time: Wed, Apr 10, 2024 10:00 AM EDT

Researchers from Austria, Greece, and Italy conducted a study to analyze volatile organic compounds (VOCs) present in Irish and Scotch whiskys using solid-phase microextraction (SPME) Arrow with comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC×GC–MS) to examine the organoleptic characteristics that influence the taste of spirits.

A recent study from the Cantonal Laboratory Zürich examined using micro solid-phase extraction for pesticide analysis.

A recent study explores the use of liquid–liquid extraction (LLE) and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) to identify the compounds found in extractives of Alaska Yellow Cedar trees.

A group of Taiwanese scientists have recently created a new method for assessing food quality and detecting histamine in wine samples.

Webinar Date/Time: Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26 and 27, 2024 Morning Session: 9:30am - 12:00pm EDT Afternoon Session: 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

During a workshop at Pittcon, David Alonso of LECO Corporation discussed how gas chromatography–time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC-TOFMS) can be used to identify polyfluorinated alkyl chemicals (PFAS) chemicals in anti-fog product solutions.

A recent study from the United Kingdom Centre for Ecology & Hydrology shows how gas chromatography–mass spectrometry can be used to detect 6PPD, a common additive used in the production of car tires, in water environments to combat environmental pollution.

A research collaboration between researchers from Denmark and Brazil used gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) to determine levels of taste and odor compounds in Nile tilapia.

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.

Researchers at Agro Innovation International in France have employed the HS-SPME-GC–MS technique to characterize volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in farm effluents, presenting a simple, fast, and economical method for quantifying 177 and 77 VOCs in laboratory and field tests, respectively, providing valuable insights for monitoring olfactory nuisances and predicting effluent material evolution.

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.

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.

Alena Kubatova, a professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of North Dakota, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is exploring new approaches in characterizing lignin, to understand its structural complexities and how these methods can help improve processing in biorefineries. LCGC spoke to Kubatova to discuss her recent research in understanding the chemistry of lignin.

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

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

Webinar Date/Time: Wednesday, December 6th, 2023 Morning Session: 12:30pm GMT | 1:30pm CET | 7:30am EST Afternoon Session: 2:50pm GMT | 3:50pm CET | 9:50a

In a review article published in the journal Talanta, Ângela Carapito and colleagues from the University of Porto and Universidade NOVA de Lisboa evaluate the potential of urinary volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as biomarkers for bladder cancer detection.

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.

Adhesives often contain toxic materials like residual monomers; here, we demonstrate quantitative analysis of residual monomers in adhesives using GC–MS.

In a recent study, SHS-GC–MS was used to analyze children’s plastic toys to ensure their safety and efficacy.

At the 2023 Gulf Coast Conference, LCGC spoke with John Wasson of Wasson-ECE Instrumentation, who discussed the process of retrieving high-quality, real-time data from chemical processing plant streams. This interview was one of four conducted live at GCC 2023.

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