December 10th 2024
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.
A Review of the Latest Separation Science Research in PFAS Analysis
October 17th 2024This 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.
Systematic Evaluation of HILIC Stationary Phases for MS Characterization of Oligonucleotides
Hydrophilic interaction chromatography–mass spectrometry (HILIC-MS) offers a flexible and efficient alternative to ion-pairing reversed-phase liquid chromatography (IP-RPLC) for oligonucleotide analysis, with column selectivity and mobile phase pH being key factors in optimizing retention and detection.
New Algorithm Created for Detecting Volatile Organic Compounds in Air
October 9th 2024Scientists from Institut de Combustion, Aérothermique, Réactivité et Environnement (ICARE-CNRS) in Orléans, France and Chromatotec in Saint-Antoine, France recently created a new algorithm for detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in ambient air.
SFE-SFC-MS Used to Analyze Transferred Plastic Additives from Laboratory Materials
September 30th 2024Supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) was combined with supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) hyphenated to mass spectrometry (MS) to analyze plastic additives that could be transferred into the environment from laboratory gloves.
Nanospray Laser-Induced Plasma Ionization Mass Spectrometry to Analyze Persistent Organic Pollutants
September 3rd 2024Scientists from the Guangdong Academy of Sciences and the Guangdong University of Technology used nanospray laser-induced plasma ionization mass spectrometry (nLIPI-MS) to analyze broad polarity organic pollutants under ambient and open-air conditions.