Application Notes: Environmental
NanoPak-C All Carbon Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) of Organochlorine Pesticide from Trace Amounts of Environmental Samples
We present a reliable NanoPak-C All Carbon SPE method for extracting and detecting 15 OCPs from small quantities of soil (100 mg) and river water (200 µL) samples.
Draft Method 1634: Determination of 6PPD-Quinone in Aqueous Matrices Using SPE & LC/MS/MS
This app note outlines SPE extraction of water samples following EPA Draft Method 1634, comparing polymeric HLD SPE cartridges and polymeric HLB SPE cartridges.
Characterisation of Pyrolysis Oils
GC×GC–TOF MS with thermal modulation used to provide detailed and sensitive characterisation of pyrolysis oil composition to identify possible contaminants.
Separation of Volatile Petrochemical Hydrocarbons
Analysis of VPH in environmental samples by automated flow-modulated headspace–GC×GC–FID, for robust and efficient sample quantitation.
PFAS Measurement in Indoor Air
This study investigates the performance of a high-throughput automated thermal desorption instrument coupled to GC–MS/MS for PFAS analysis.
PFAS Analysis via TD–GC–MS
Analysis of trace per- and polyfluorinated organic vapours in air using cryogen-free thermal desorption and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry.
Detection of ozone-depleting substances and halogenated GHGs
A method to collect and analyse ozone-depleting substances & halogenated greenhouse gases in 100% humidity ambient air with a cryogen-free preconcentration–GC–MS system
Faster LPGC-MS Phthalates Analysis Uses 67% Less Helium
Analyze phthalates 1.4x faster and cut costs by reducing helium consumption 67%.
Real-Time Roadside Monitoring of Unreported VOC Emissions from Road Transport
Read about how the University of York used mobile SIFT- MS to experimentally verify that motor vehicle screen wash is a significant unreported source of VOC emissions
Continuous, selective, and robust fenceline monitoring using SIFT-MS
SIFT-MS has unique advantages in air quality measurement applications. It enables environmental incidents to be detected and remedied before they escalate.
Characterising complex petrochemicals
Characterising various complex petrochemicals – including diesel, crude oil and vacuum gas oil – using the enhanced peak capacity of GC×GC–FID with thermal modulation
Improve Semivolatiles Method Performance with Rxi-SVOCms Columns
Featured Application: Semivolatiles on Rxi-SVOCms
PFAS screening during application of foam
Application note shows how thermal desorption GC–MS is used to monitor the release of PFAS during the application of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF).
Monitoring environmentally damaging gases in PFAS removal
Demonstrating how commercially available TD equipment is used to monitor CF4 & other products of incomplete destruction (PIDs) resulting from PFAS removal technologies.
Measurement of PFAS in indoor air (Nov 2023)
Measuring PFAS pollution in ambient air (Nov 2023)
Measuring PFAS pollution in ambient air with TD–GC–MS/MS at concentrations low as 2 pg/m3. Each of 19 targeted compounds had linear calibration with high repeatability.
PFAS Forensic Fingerprinting with Ion Mobility
Reveal PFAS dark matter using high-resolution ion mobility (HRIM) to enhance existing chromatographic methods and provide richer insights into samples.
PFAS Testing Solution Guide
Check out the testing solution guide for analyzing PFAS in water, soil and air. This guide provides chromatography consumables for reliable PFAS testing.
Microplastics Analysis Using Micro-Furnace Pyrolyzer
This application note demonstrates how splitless micro-furnace pyrolysis increases the sensitivity of microplastic measurements.
VOC Monitoring in the ppqV Range
Ambient air analysis and study of the new IONICON Fusion PTR-TOF, providing ultrahigh sensitivities up to 80 000 cps/ppbV, high mass resolving power and ppqV detection limit
Empore Strontium Disk To Extract 90Sr
PFAS Analysis in Industrial Water
A validated method was developed for screening short to long chain PFAS in industrial water, using direct injection with no sample preparation.
Ultra-Short Chain PFAS LC-MS Analysis
A multimodal method using HILIC and anion ion exchange chromatography for high peak resolution was developed to separate ultra-short to medium chain PFAS.
Method Development PFAS (Ultra-Short Chain)
Utilizing the Shodex HILIC VT-50 2D, a method was developed on LC–MS to analyze ultra-short chain (C1¬–C4) PFAS though long chain (C8–C10) PFAS.
PFAS Analysis in Ground Water
A validated method was developed for screening short to long chain PFAS in ground water, using direct injection with no sample preparation.
Optimized TOF Methods for a Comprehensive Measurement of PFAS in Environmental Samples
A breakthrough for adsorbable and extractable organic fluorine (AOF and EOF) and how different SPE phases are used for accurate determination of PFAS.
Monitoring PFASs in water sources – Non-targeted adsorbable organically bound fluorine (AOF) analysis by CIC
Adsorbable organically bound fluorine (AOF) is used to screen water for PFASs. DIN 38409-59 outlines AOF analysis with pyrohydrolytic combustion and ion chromatography.
Allergens in Peruvian Essential Oil, Balsam
Despite the utility of the essential oil mixture, it has been shown that allergies can arise from some of the individual components.
Purge and Trap EPC-Controlled Calibration Curves
The CDS 8500 Purge and Trap electronic pressure control (EPC) is used for automated preparation of calibration curves.
Purge and Trap Automated Sample Dilution
The CDS 8500 Purge and Trap system is used to perform automated sample dilution to prepare calibration curves.