LCGC Europe-07-01-2004

LCGC Europe

But I Can't Change the Method

July 01, 2004

LC Troubleshooting

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Dolan addresses the problems associated with transfering a validated method from one laboratory to another and considers what changes are permissable.

Speciation Studies of Metal Ions in Environmental and Biological Media Using Supported Liquid Membrane Extraction

July 01, 2004

Sample Preparation Perspectives

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The use of SLM extraction in speciation studies is discussed, especially for determining the form and bioavailable fractions of metals in enviromental and biological matrices.

Molecularly Imprinted Polymers: Developments and Applications of New Selective Solid-Phase Extraction Materials

July 01, 2004

Molecularly Imprinted Polymers

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MIPs are synthetic polymeric materials possessing specific cavities designed for a target molecule. The various parameters affecting extraction selectivity are discussed in the article and the potential of MIPs as selective sorbents reviewed.

Using Second-Order Data in Chromatographic Analysis

July 01, 2004

Data Analysis

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The authors discuss zero-, first- and second-order data and describe the advantages of using second-order chromatographic data compared with the more traditional univariate or multivariate calibration. They demonstrate how its use can uncover much more information from chromatograms and spectra.

A Question of Balance? Part 1: Principles

July 01, 2004

Questions of Quality

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The authors consider the impact an analytical balance can have on the quality of chromatographic analyses.

Farewell Csaba Horváth

July 01, 2004

Obituary

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A look back at the life of this chromatography pioneer.