Technical Note: Modifying a Standard HPLC Autosampler for On-Line Process Monitoring
Autosamplers for most high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) systems share characteristic design features: enclosure in relatively small units and sampling operations performed with samples placed inside the autosampler housing. Although these features suffice for most HPLC applications, they limit the versatility of the autosampling operation when sample containers cannot fit inside the unit. In this technical note, the authors describe a simple modification of the standard HPLC autosampler flow path that enables automated sampling and analysis of samples outside the autosampler unit. An added benefit of the modified configuration is that it does not compromise operation in the standard mode, and switching between the two configurations is easy.
LCGC 17(9), 862–864 (1999).
RAFA 2024 Highlights: Contemporary Food Contamination Analysis Using Chromatography
November 18th 2024A 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).
Advancing Bladder Cancer Research with Mass Spectrometry: A FeMS Interview with Marta Relvas-Santos
November 12th 2024LCGC International interviewed FeMS Empowerment Award winner Marta Relvas-Santos on her use of mass spectrometry to identify potential biomarkers and therapies for bladder cancer. She also shared insights on her work with FeMS and advice for fellow scientists.
