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).
The Gradient Delay Volume, Part III: Practice – Effects on Throughput
March 1st 2024The concept of gradient delay volume (GDV) in liquid chromatography (LC) poses challenges for both beginners and experienced practitioners. The GDV, which affects the arrival time of mobile phase composition changes at the column inlet, can have a significant impact on method throughput, influencing the time required for mobile phase changes at both the beginning and end of the LC method. Different pump designs and column characteristics affect efficient use of the available analysis time, as well as overall throughput. Notably, achieving repeatable equilibration, rather than full equilibration of LC columns following mobile phase gradients, is often sufficient for many LC applications, which can also be leveraged to increase method throughput.
Entering Another Dimension: The Benefits of Multi‑2D LC×LC in Food Analysis
February 15th 2024Lidia Montero and Miguel Herrero from the Institute of Food Science Research in Spain discuss the evolving role of comprehensive two-dimensional liquid chromatography (LC×LC) and multi-second dimension LC×LC (multi-2D LC×LC) in food analysis.
Analyzing Quality Markers of Processed Qingpi: A Comprehensive Approach
February 9th 2024Researchers from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine leveraged ultrahigh-pressure liquid chromatography coupled to quadrupole time-of-flight mass spectrometry (UHPLC–QTOF-MS) and network pharmacology to identify potential quality markers of three processed Qingpi products and elucidate their mechanism in liver disease treatment.
Comprehensive Analysis Unveils Chemical Composition of Lingbao Huxin Dan for Cardiovascular Health
February 7th 2024Researchers 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.
The 2024 Lifetime Achievement and Emerging Leader in Chromatography Awards
February 1st 2024Wolfgang F. Lindner and Martina Catani are the winners of the 17th annual LCGC Lifetime Achievement and Emerging Leader in Chromatography Awards, respectively. These awards honor the work of talented separation scientists at different stages in their career. The award winners will be honored in March in an oral symposium at the Pittcon 2024 conference in San Diego, California.
Separation of All Classes of Carbohydrates by HPAEC-PAD
High performance anion-exchange chromatography coupled with pulsed amperometric detection (HPAEC-PAD) is a potential method of choice for the analysis of carbohydrates.
Scientists Reveal New Method for Soil Pesticide Detection Based on UHPLC-MS/MS
February 1st 2024Scientists in Mexico developed a new method for detecting herbicides in agricultural soil, being based on techniques like 9-fluorenylmethyl chloroformate (FMOC-Cl) and ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS).
Q&A: Unraveling the Dynamics of GM3 Gangliosides in Human Milk Across Lactation Stages
February 1st 2024Weronika Hewelt-Belka, an assistant professor at Gdańsk University of Technology in Poland, answers questions about her research analyzing GM3 gangliosides in human milk, elucidating their molecular distribution and dynamic changes throughout lactation.
HPLC Methods with Different Detection Types Determine Whey Protein Content in Cheese
February 1st 2024High performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) was paired with both diode array and fluorescence detection (DAD and FLD, respectively) to measure Edam cheese for its total and acid-soluble whey content.
HPLC-DAD Measures Phytochemical, In Vitro, and In Silico Properties of Polygonum cognatum Meissn
January 31st 2024This study of the perennial herb also known as madimak (or Indian knotgrass) aimed to simultaneously determine phenolic compounds to gain more insights into their antioxidant or antimicrobial capabilities.
Synthesizing Synthetic Oligonucleotides: An Interview with the CEO of Oligo Factory
January 15th 2024LCGC and Spectroscopy Editor Patrick Lavery spoke with Oligo Factory CEO Chris Boggess about the company’s recently attained compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) International Conference on Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for Registration of Pharmaceuticals for Human Use (ICH) Expert Working Group (Q7) guidance and its distinction from Research Use Only (RUO) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 13485 designations.
pH-Responsive Deep Eutectic Solvent Enables Accurate Bisphenol A Detection in Water
January 12th 2024This experiment introduced a deep eutectic solvent developed in conjunction with a pH-induced phase transition combined with high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for efficient trace determination of bisphenol A (BPA) in water samples.