Application Notes: General

This application note demonstrates the quantitative analysis of microplastics using direct thermal desorption (TD) combined GC–MS.

The low sensory threshold of 2,4,6-tricholoranisole (TCA), a major contributor of wine cork taint, is hard to detect without a sensitive instrument like the Pegasus® BT.

Here we present an innovative approach for the characterization of nanoplastic particles using centrifugal field-flow fractionation coupled with UV, multi angle light Scattering detection, and raman microscopy.

A highly sensitive, validated method for atrazine determination in different water types using the QSight 420 LC–MS/MS employed a simple filtration and direct injection.

Using the LX50 UHPLC and QSight 420 triple quad MS, three analytical methods were developed to provide sensitive, reproducible results without the need for pre-concentration steps.

A methodology for a sensitive and repeatable analysis of PPCPs in drinking water utilizing the QSight SP50 Online SPE system coupled to a QSight 220 MS/MS.

Accurate detection of HAA’s is paramount for the prevention of over oxidation, while still managing enough water sanitation to eliminate water borne pathogens.

The selection of appropriate column chemistries to separate eighteen polymer additives are routinely monitored in extractables and leachables (E&L) workflows.

A flexible analytical system was used in conjunction with a well-defined informatics workflow to elucidate degradation markers in Li-Ion battery electrolytes.

Combining the APC System with WinGPC UniChrom™ software allows researchers to increase the peak capacity of their research.

Collaborative efforts at Virginia Tech University drive better materials through polymer innovation and additive manufacturing.

Preventing aerosol contamination during pipetting helps you achieve reliable results. Here we address the main contamination mechanisms that need to be avoided.

Monitoring of potentially harmful VOCs and SVOCs emitted from respiratory medical devices, in accordance with the ISO 18562 standard.

A comprehensive guide to assessing the odour profiles of products and materials using thermal desorption.

Using TD with GC–MS to analyse microplastic samples, detailing the analysis of bottled beverages to measure the leaching of PET from the plastic bottle into the beverage.

The complementary roles of dynamic headspace and sorptive extraction in the analysis of fragranced consumer products using TD–GC–MS.

Synthetically derived food and beverage dye analysis to meet regulatory requirements aimed at reducing the risk of allergies, cancers, and attention deficits.

This application note describes the molecular weight determination of different polymer samples under micro-GPC conditions with up to 80% less solvent consumption.

This application note demonstrates quantitative analysis of explosive standards by thermally desorb the sample into a GC-MS by a CDS 7550S system. 

This application note outlines a new specialized SPE sorbent for EPH fractionation designed to help overcome the challenges associated with the traditional silica gel approach.