Mass Spectrometry

A recent study analyzed nearly 100 CBD products to test the accuracy of advertised cannabinoid content.

Scientists from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the Sichuan China Tobacco Industry Company used gas chromatography-ion mobility spectrometry (GC-IMS) to analyze the flavor profiles of different cigars.

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National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPER) scientists recently highlighted LC–MS’s use in improving drug modalities.

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Mithibai College of Arts scientists recently used liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC–MS/MS) for detecting nitrosamines in blood pressure medication.

University of Messina scientists recently used GC-based techniques to help characterize essential oil from Piper gaudichaudianum Kunth, a plant native to Brazil.

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Pharmaceutical excipients, such as polyethylene glycol-based polymers, must be tested for the presence of ethylene oxide (EtO) and 1,4-dioxane as part of a safety assessment, according to USP Chapter <228>.

Steven Ray Wilson and Hanne Røberg-Larsen of the University of Oslo recently discussed the practical application and advantages of their FDA-validated research to analyse small molecule drugs and their metabolites in organoid/organ-on-chip systems that serve as alternatives to animal models.

Mankind Research Centre scientists recently tested a new solid phase extraction (SPE)-based approach coupled with GC–MS for analyzing small molecule N–nitrosamine impurities in antitussive syrups.

São Paolo State University scientists recently used pyrolysis gas-chromatography–mass spectrometry and dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction to determine flame retardants in sewage.

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University of Campinas and Iowa State University scientists recently combined vacuum-assisted sorbent extraction (VASE) and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC–MS) to determine polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in açaí-based food products.

Scientists from the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research developed and optimized a method for determining various pesticides in human urine.

University of Washington scientists used comprehensive two-dimensional (2D) gas chromatography (GC×GC) paired with time-of-flight mass spectrometry (TOFMS) to study moisture-damaged cacao beans.

Tianjin Centers for Disease Control and Prevention scientists used chromatography techniques to determine bisphenol analogues (BPs) in human urine.

Dalian Maritime University scientists recently used high-performance liquid chromatography tandem triple quadrupole mass spectrometry HPLC-MS/MS to help detect amphetamine-type drugs in water.

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Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine scientists recently used gas chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (GC–MS/MS) to create a new detection method for screening hazardous substances in teethers.

Carol Robinson of the University of Oxford has received the European Inventor Award 2024 for Lifetime Achievement from the European Patent Office for her work bringing mass spectrometry to structural biology.

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Navin Rauniyar and Xuemei Han of Tanvex Biopharma USA recently discussed how identifying product-related variants through characterization enables the recognition of impurities that compromise the quality and safety of drugs.

Scientists from Chemisches und Veterinäruntersuchungsamt Münsterland-Emscher-Lippe recently tested a new method for determining PFAS in food and food contact materials.

A newly published study highlights the continuous advancements in mass spectrometry for anti-doping efforts in sports. Researchers emphasize the necessity of differentiating between deliberate doping and inadvertent exposure due to environmental factors, shaping a new era of doping control monitoring.

Shaanxi University of Technology scientists recently used analytical techniques including gas chromatography to identify various volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in different types of Chinese bacon.

Scientists from the University of Valencia reviewed the environmental applications of miniaturized liquid chromatography (LC) over the last 15 years.

Separation scientists frequently encounter critical pairs that are difficult to separate in a complex mixture. To save time and expensive solvents, an effective alternative to conventional screening protocols or mathematical peak width reduction is called iterative curve fitting.

LCGC International spoke to Jeffrey Zonderman, Senior Vice President of Bruker Applied MS, about current trends in mass spectometry and moving to a “chromatography-free” world.