November 18th 2024
A series of lectures focusing on emerging analytical techniques used to analyse food contamination took place on Wednesday 6 November 2024 at RAFA 2024 in Prague, Czech Republic. The session included new approaches for analysing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), polychlorinated alkanes (PCAS), Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons (MOH), and short- and medium-chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs and MCCPs).
Advances in Peak Width Analysis for Liquid Chromatography Techniques
May 18th 2023A researcher has derived an expression for peak width in liquid chromatography with exponential retention and linear program preceded by an isocratic hold, providing valuable insights for enhancing chromatographic separations.
An Interview with AI About Its Potential Role in Separation Science
May 17th 2023We interviewed an AI program (ChatGPT) for LCGC North America asking questions about AI and its role in various applications for separation science to include data analysis, and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), hydrophilic-interaction chromatography (HILIC), reversed-phase liquid chromatography (RPLC), liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS), gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), high resolution mass spectrometry (HRIM–MS), high resolution tandem mass spectrometry (HRMS/MS), and related topics.
New Framework Expands Isomer Identification Possibilities with Mass Spectrometry
May 15th 2023New statistical framework developed by researchers at the University of California in Riverside allows confident identification of isomeric molecules by mass spectrometry, even when no unique mass-to-charge peaks are generated between the isomeric pairs.
Rising Stars of Separation Science: Juan L. Benedé
May 9th 2023This month we interview Juan L. Benedé from the University of Valencia in Spain, about his work developing microextraction approaches, based on the use of sorbent materials, for application to complex matrices, and his focus on the determination of disease biomarkers in biofluids.
Novel Approach to Perfectly Ordered Chromatographic Columns Uses Structured Microgroove Arrays
May 8th 2023A newly proposed concept in liquid chromatography (LC) positions spherical particles, either individually or stacked, in pockets forming microgrooves that act as perfectly aligned chromatographic columns.
New Ultrasensitive LC–MS/MS Method Allows for Accurate Melatonin Quantification in Human Saliva
May 8th 2023A new study reports the development a highly sensitive LC–MS/MS method to measure salivary melatonin levels. The method has a lower limit of the measuring interval of 0.8 pg/mL, making it the most sensitive method for quantifying melatonin in saliva.
Study Finds That Using Seven Points Across a Peak Is Sufficient for Accurate LC–MS/MS Quantitation
May 8th 2023A recent study has found that using only seven points across an LC–MS/MS peak can provide sufficient accuracy and precision for drug quantitation studies in drug discovery and development, challenging the "rule-of-thumb" of using at least 15 points.
New Study Identifies Potential for Anticancer Drugs in Solanum Nigrum Fruits
May 5th 2023A recent study analyzed the composition and metabolism of steroidal alkaloids in Solanum nigrum fruits of different maturities and identified steroidal glycoalkaloids and steroidal alkaloids, providing a foundation for further research on biosynthesis and discovery of new steroidal alkaloid anticancer drugs.
Proteotypic Peptides of Hairs Can Be Used for Species Identification Using Mass Spectrometry
May 5th 2023A new published study introduces a simple and fast way to differentiate between animal species based on their hair. The in-sample digestion method coupled with mass spectrometry analysis was successfully tested on multiple species.
New SBSE–HPLC-DAD Method Proposed to Analyze Trace PCBs in Environmental Waters
May 3rd 2023Trace amounts of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in a river and lake in China were detected using a custom coating for stir bar sorptive extraction (SBSE) followed by high performance liquid chromatography with diode array detection (HPLC-DAD).
New Extraction Approach Combined with HPLC-UV to Monitor Chloramphenicol in Milk and Chicken
May 2nd 2023Researchers have developed a new approach to extract chloramphenicol (CAP) from milk and chicken samples using magnetic nanofluid-based deep eutectic solvents (DES), which was combined with high performance liquid chromatography-ultraviolet (HPLC-UV) analysis. The method was found to be low-cost, green, efficient, and effective in detecting even trace amounts of CAP.
Magnetic Solid-Phase Extraction (MSPE) with HPLC Method Developed for NSAID Analysis
May 2nd 2023Scientists have developed a magnetic ionic liquid hypercrosslinked polymer composite for use in magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), which was coupled with high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for the detection of trace amounts of NSAIDs in water and urine samples.