March 26th 2025
U.S. Department of Agriculture researchers used QuEChERSER-based methods to analyze chemical contaminants in foodstuffs in a new study published in the Journal of Chromatography A.
New Method Enables Online Measurement of Tetraethyllead in Aqueous Samples
July 14th 2023A research team has developed a new method for the online measurement of tetraethyllead (TEL) in aqueous samples. The approach utilizes magnetism-enhanced in-tube solid phase microextraction (ME/IT-SPME) coupled with high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and diode array detection (DAD).
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.
UHPLC–MS/MS Quantifies Ultraviolet Filter Compounds in Chlorinated Canadian Waters
June 16th 2023An ultrahigh-pressure liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry method (UHPLC–MS/MS) using polarity switching, preceded by solid-phase extraction (SPE), was used to quantify eight ultraviolet filter (UVF) compounds in chlorinated outdoor pools in Winnipeg.
Magnetic Porous Carbon Synthesized for MSPE-CE-DAD of Trace Bisphenols in the Environment
May 22nd 2023New MSPE-CE-DAD study indicates that efficiency remained above 75% even when a magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) method was repeated five times, noting that the magnetic porous carbon (MPC) used in the extraction can be easily recycled.
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.
SPME Arrow Improves Upon Conventional SPME in GC×GC–MS Analysis of Whiskey Flavor Compounds
May 5th 2023A solid-phase microextraction (SPME) Arrow combined with comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (GC×GC–MS) identified about 40 more volatile compounds in a variety of whiskeys compared to conventional SPME.
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.
Demystifying Sample Preparation for Headspace Analysis Using Direct Injection Mass Spectrometry
May 1st 2023Direct-injection mass spectrometry (DIMS) and gas chromatography (GC) approaches have some significant differences that are pertinent when analyzing volatile organic compounds (VOCs). We explain.
GC✕GC–TOF-MS Helps Quantify Pesticides in Water Susceptible to Contamination
April 28th 2023Pesticides in local surface and groundwaters were purified and enriched with solid-phase extraction, then analyzed using multidimensional gas chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry, with the results compared to those found by gas chromatography–quadrupole mass spectrometry.
Effective Detection of Antibiotic Residues in Environmental Matrices Using Nanosorbents
April 14th 2023The development of antibiotics needs to constantly be evolving to counter bacterial resistance that can develop against these medications. Solid-phase extraction (SPE) can be used to combat this challenge.