May 8th 2024
Selected ion flow tube mas spectrometry (SIFT–MS) offers real-time measurements directly from air without chromatography or sample preparation, providing an attractive alternative for these hard-to-measure volatile organic compounds.
Scientists Reveal New Method for Soil Pesticide Detection Based on UHPLC-MS/MS
February 1st 2024Scientists in Mexico developed a new method for detecting herbicides in agricultural soil, being based on techniques like 9-fluorenylmethyl chloroformate (FMOC-Cl) and ultra-high performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC-MS/MS).
Unveiling Phenolic Pollutants in Dairy Products: A Breakthrough Analysis
February 1st 2024A recent study conducted at the University of Jaén in Spain, unveils the presence of 21 phenolic pollutants, including bisphenols and alkylphenols, in milk and dairy products, with significant concentrations detected in items packaged in materials such as polystyrene terephthalate and multilayer packaging, emphasizing the importance of packaging choices in minimizing phenolic contamination.
pH-Responsive Deep Eutectic Solvent Enables Accurate Bisphenol A Detection in Water
January 12th 2024This experiment introduced a deep eutectic solvent developed in conjunction with a pH-induced phase transition combined with high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) for efficient trace determination of bisphenol A (BPA) in water samples.
Untargeted Analysis in Petroleomics
December 1st 2023LCGC spoke to Leandro Wang Hantao from the University of Campinas in São Paulo, Brazil, about his work investigating the influence of ion management parameters on the data produced by comprehensive gas chromatography–high-resolution mass spectrometry (GC×GC–HRMS) equipped with a fourier transform-orbital ion trap mass analyzer, and his investigation into employing channel occlusion for sample preparation in untargeted analysis in petroleomics.
Recent Study Reveals Organic Soil Variability in Sorbing PFAS Contaminants
November 3rd 2023Researchers from the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) and the Technical University of Munich have conducted a study on the sorption behaviour of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in various organic soil horizons.
Gulf Coast Conference: Jean-Francois Borny Discusses Evolutions in PFAS Analysis
October 26th 2023At the 2023 Gulf Coast Conference, LCGC spoke with Jean-Francois Borny of Lummus Technology, who discussed recent developments that will shape how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are analyzed. This interview was one of four conducted live at GCC 2023.
LC and Green Chemistry Advancements in Lenvatinib Stability Testing and Environmental Responsibility
October 23rd 2023A novel lenvatinib stability-indicating method, developed through a quality by design (QbD) approach and embracing principles of green chemistry, offers a robust solution for ensuring the drug's stability under various conditions.
Gulf Coast Conference: Application of GCVUV Techniques to Petroleum Specifications and Regulations
October 23rd 2023Dan Wispinski, the Standard Methods Development Manager for VUV Analytics, held a lecture at the Gulf Coast Convention in Galveston, Texas, which focused on the adoption of gas chromatography–vacuum ultraviolet spectroscopy (GC-VUV) technology.
Study Reveals Organic Soil Variability in Sorbing PFAS Contaminants
October 6th 2023A study from researchers in the journal Chemosphere reveals how the sorption behavior of PFAS contaminants varies across different organic soil types, emphasizing the importance of organic matter quality, chain length, and pH in understanding their environmental impact.