Global Concerns Drive LC Development
Global health and safety concerns now play a key role in driving innovation of liquid chromatography systems and the uptake of advanced LC technology, such as UHPLC.
Global health and safety concerns now play a key role in driving innovation of liquid chromatography (LC) systems and the uptake of advanced LC technology, such as UHPLC. Faster and more efficient testing methods are required as demand for consumer goods analyses continues to increase. LC techniques are an essential analytical tool for the detection of hazardous substances in consumer goods, for example toy and personal care products, the safety of food and nutraceuticals, and the regulation of pesticide and herbicide residues in foods.
Health and safety continues to be a priority for responsible manufacturers. As a legal obligation, manufacturers must be aware of the health concerns from exposure to novel chemicals and materials, as well as the ingestion and inhalation of potential toxins controlled by environmental regulations. Advances in LC techniques not only increase the capacity for detection of hazardous substances but also help optimize operations and control costs within analytical laboratories.
LCGC’s Year in Review: Highlights in Liquid Chromatography
December 20th 2024This collection of technical articles, interviews, and news pieces delves into the latest innovations in LC methods, including advance in high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), ultrahigh-pressure liquid chromatography (UHPLC), liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS), and multidimensional LC.
Next Generation Peak Fitting for Separations
December 11th 2024Separation 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.
Mobile Phase Buffers in Liquid Chromatography: A Review of Essential Ideas
December 11th 2024In this installment of "LC Troubleshooting," Dwight Stoll discusses several essential principles related to when and why buffers are important, as well as practical factors, such as commonly used buffering agents, that are recommended for use with different types of detectors.
