Using LLE and GC–MS to Separate Biologically Extractive Components in Alaska Yellow Cedar Trees
February 28th 2024A recent study explores the use of liquid–liquid extraction (LLE) and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) to identify the compounds found in extractives of Alaska Yellow Cedar trees.
Using GC–MS to Measure Tire Particles in Water
February 23rd 2024A recent study from the United Kingdom Centre for Ecology & Hydrology shows how gas chromatography–mass spectrometry can be used to detect 6PPD, a common additive used in the production of car tires, in water environments to combat environmental pollution.
Inside the Laboratory: The Yang Group of the University of Oklahoma
January 16th 2024In our second edition of “Inside the Laboratory,” Zhibo Yang, PhD, an associate professor of chemistry at the University of Oklahoma, discusses his group’s most recent work in single-cell mass spectrometry (MS) and MS tissue imaging.
Inside the Laboratory: The McCall Group at San Diego State University
January 8th 2024In our first edition of “Inside the Laboratory,” Laura-Isobel McCall, PhD, an associate professor of chemistry at San Diego State University, discusses her group’s most recent work using “chemical cartography” in order to perform effective liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS) data acquisition.
Using LC–MS to Determine Phospholipid Concentration in Plant-Based Oils
September 25th 2023Christopher Hudalla of ProVerde Laboratories Inc. discussed how using liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS) could be used to quantify specific classes of phospholipid (PPL) constituents that can help streamline cannabis extraction.
Examining Volatile Aromatic Congeners in Irish Whiskey Using GC–MS and GCO
September 20th 2023Professor Kieran N. Kilcawley of Teagasc Food Research Centre and of University College Cork and his colleagues are using gas chromatographic (GC) techniques to explore how to analyze the quality and taste of Irish whiskeys through congener profiles.
The 2023 LCGC Salary Survey: How Workers Are Navigating A Tough Economic Landscape
August 1st 2023The fallout from the Covid-19 global pandemic remains in progress in 2023. Because of the current ongoing global recession, we anticipated that many workers would be concerned about their current jobs and how to adjust to rising inflation. In this year’s LCGC Salary Survey, we sought to explore these topics.
Live at Pittcon 2023: Our Exclusive Video Interview with Peter Schoenmakers
March 21st 2023At Pittcon 2023, LCGC spoke with Peter Schoenmakers of the University of Amsterdam, who is the winner of our 2023 Lifetime Achievement in Chromatography Award. This segment previews one of three Pittcon interviews that were conducted at the conference.
Live at Pittcon 2023: Our Exclusive Video Interview with Emanuela Gionfriddo
March 21st 2023At Pittcon 2023, LCGC spoke with Emanuela Gionfriddo of the University of Toledo, who is the winner of our 2023 Emerging Leader in Chromatography Award. This segment previews one of three Pittcon interviews that were conducted at the conference.
Misconduct in Research – An Eastern Analytical Symposium Interview with Dr. Elisabeth Bik, Part 6
November 16th 2022LCGC spoke with Elisabeth Bik, PhD, of Harbers Bik LLC about the challenge of preventing scientific and research misconduct in scientific publishing. This segment is Part 6 of 6 and concludes our conversation with Bik.
Misconduct in Research – An Eastern Analytical Symposium Interview with Dr. Elisabeth Bik, Part 5
November 16th 2022LCGC spoke with Elisabeth Bik, PhD, of Harbers Bik LLC about the challenge of preventing scientific and research misconduct in scientific publishing. This segment is Part 5 of 6 of our conversation with Bik.
Misconduct in Research – An Eastern Analytical Symposium Interview with Dr. Elisabeth Bik, Part 4
November 16th 2022LCGC spoke with Elisabeth Bik, PhD, of Harbers Bik LLC about the challenge of preventing scientific and research misconduct in scientific publishing. This segment is Part 4 of 6 of our conversation with Bik.
Misconduct in Research – An Eastern Analytical Symposium Interview with Dr. Elisabeth Bik, Part 3
November 16th 2022LCGC spoke with Elisabeth Bik, PhD, of Harbers Bik LLC about the challenge of preventing scientific and research misconduct in scientific publishing. This segment is Part 3 of 6 of our conversation with Bik.
Misconduct in Research – An Eastern Analytical Symposium Interview with Dr. Elisabeth Bik, Part 2
November 16th 2022LCGC spoke with Elisabeth Bik, PhD, of Harbers Bik LLC about the challenge of preventing scientific and research misconduct in scientific publishing. This segment is Part 2 of 6 of our conversation with Bik.
Misconduct in Research – An Eastern Analytical Symposium Interview with Dr. Elisabeth Bik, Part 1
November 16th 2022LCGC spoke with Dr. Elisabeth Bik, PhD, of Harbers Bik LLC about the greater challenge of preventing scientific and research misconduct in scientific publishing. This segment is the first part of a six-part interview with Bik.
Three-Dimensional Printing in Ion Mobility and Mass Spectrometry
October 7th 2021Interest in three-dimensional (3D) printing technology is expanding rapidly. What impact can it have in mass spectrometry? Robert Winkler, of the Center for Research and Advanced Studies Irapuato, in Guanajuato, Mexico, is exploring this question. We recently spoke with Prof. Winkler about this work.