November 20th 2024
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.
A Multiphase Sampling and Analytical Approach for Investigating Airborne PFAS Transmission
September 1st 2023The 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.
Analyzing Extractables in Pharmaceutical Packaging Material with 2D-GC-TOF-(MS)
August 26th 2023As part of the upcoming Recent Advances in Gas Chromatography meeting, Nicholas Morley will look at how two-dimensional gas chromatography-time-of-flight-mass spectrometry analyzes pharmaceutical packaging.
GCxGC/TOF-MS and GC-TOF-MS Comparisons To Be Made at Science and Industry Museum
August 26th 2023Two-dimensional gas chromatography time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GCxGC/TOF-MS) and gas chromatography–time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC-TOF-MS), two different gas chromatography techniques, will have their procedures and uses compared at the Science and Industry Museum, in Manchester, UK.
Review of Packed Sorbent Solid-Phase Extraction and Microextraction Methods From Manual to Automated
August 15th 2023Studies published over the last five years have focused on fully or semi-automated approaches and their applications in extraction of both organic and inorganic pollutants, while modern robotic tools and 3D printing are starting to make impacts.
Polysorbate Analysis in Biopharmaceutical Applications—A Snapshot of the Analytical Toolbox
An overview of different approaches for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of polysorbates.
CIL-UHPLC–HRMS Profiles Carbonyl Compounds in Baijiu Daqu Samples
July 27th 2023Sauce-flavor or sauce-aroma baijiu, one variant of a popular Chinese liquor, is treated with a fermentation starter called daqu, giving the concoction a unique taste profile, and scientists want more information about how it can inform the manufacturing of higher-quality baijiu.
GC×GC–MS With Flame Ionization Aids AI Strategies for Raw Hazelnut Volatilome Evaluation
July 11th 2023Quality control of raw hazelnuts is already a highly specific process, but has limitations including operator influence, duration, and lack of standardization. AI is now assisting in quality decision-making using GC×GC analysis.
Human Body Odors Tested for Mosquito Attraction in Zambia
July 10th 2023Stephanie Rankin-Turner and colleagues at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have recently performed research in Zambia indicating that mosquitoes are more attracted to humans who exhibit abundant levels of certain volatile carboxylic acids.
Two-Color Femtosecond Laser Ion Mass Spectrometry Used for Analysis of Carcinogenic Compounds
July 6th 2023Nitrated polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (nitro-PAHs) are suspected to be carcinogenic, and improvements are sought to improve gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) methods traditionally used for this analysis.