LCGC North America-05-01-2010

John Hinshaw presents his annual review of all that was new in the field of gas chromatography at Pittcon 2010.

In recent conversations at Pittcon 2010, it became clear to the author that sometimes we get too focused on the details of the method without backing up and determining how the fit into the big picture.

The authors use headspace SIFT-MS to target and identify volatiles in various malt aldehydes. The specificity and speed are compared to current methodology.

Michael Swartz presents his first annual review of HPLC systems and accessories at Pittcon 2010.

The authors review the requirements for columns specifically designed and manufactured for SFC.

Many readers who also subscribe to LCGC's sister publication, Spectroscopy, may have read industry expert Bob McDowall's November 2009 column on the new posture of the U.S. FDA ("The Tiger Has Sharp New Teeth," Spectroscopy 24[11], 23–29 [2009]). As he saw it, "The new FDA Commissioner wants a strong FDA and is backing her words with action."

Click the title above to open the LCGC North America May 2010 regular issue, Vol 28 No 5, in an interactive PDF format.