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LCGC has launched a dynamically redesigned homepage at www.chromatographyonline.com. With the combined resources of all of the LCGC brands under one umbrella, this site is poised to become the premiere repository of technical research on the field of separation science in the industry today.

Phytronix Technologies and Agilent Technologies have signed an agreement to promote the Phytronix laser diode thermal desorption (LDTD) ion source with Agilent mass spectrometers.

Novasep has announced the acquisition of Henogen, a contract manufacturing organization offering bioprocess development and manufacturing services from the cell bank to the supply of clinical products. The move adds a range of upstream processing capabilities and services to Novasep?s current downstream offerings.

Upcoming events in the chromatography community as of July 2009.

Upcoming educational courses for chromatographers.

The analysis of flame retardants and pesticides in drinking water is challenging due to the wide mass range of the analysis. However, innovations in mass spectrometry offer faster scanning capabilities. This article discusses the use of a single quadrupole GC mass spectrometer to offer an alternative injection, separation, and detection parameters compared to those cited in EPA Method 527.

News from the chromatography world as of July 2009.

The authors have developed an ultrahigh-pressure liquid chromatography (UHPLC) system that incorporates an on-line column pretreatment using a column-switching valve unit and a cartridge column. Cartridge columns packed with 2-µm C18, porous polymer, and deproteinizing materials were developed.

TN 78: Fully Automated RPxRP Separation of Complex Peptide Samples - Dionex - Apps Notes

Fat-Soluble Vitamins in Functional Waters by HPLC with UV-PDA Detection - Dionex Apps note

The deadline for submitting topics suggestions for Pittcon 2010?s conferee networking sessions is nearly here. For full consideration, topics must be received by 17 July 2009.

Epitomize? CSP-1 Chiral Stationary Phases: 1.7, 5, and 20 µm _ Orochem Apps Note

1,4-Dioxane Analysis using Purge & Trap - Teledyne Apps Note

Reduce exposure to toxic chemicals, substantially reduce solvent and waste usage and reduce rework while automating sample injection using the next generation Agilent 7693A ALS.

In this report, we demonstrate the enhancement of UV detection sensitivity in SFC by using reference wavelength compensation, a built-in feature of Waters 2998 PDA under both Masslynx and Empower.

Blood Alcohol Determination with Teledyne Tekmar HT3 Headspace Analyzer - Teledyne Apps Note

ID of GSH Conjugates Using Accurate Mass Data - Thermo Apps Note

Wyatt Technology (Santa Barbara, California) announced that it will host its 20th annual International Light Scattering Colloquium on October 19?20, 2009, at the Four Seasons Biltmore Resort in Santa Barbara.

Virus Particle Characterization - Wyatt apps note

American life sciences company Promega, has opened a new EuroLab facility in Charbonnières near Lyon, France. The laboratory will be used to develop new applications to address Europe?s scientific needs.

Rapid Analysis of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Using the Hitachi LaChromUltra? Liquid Chromatography System - Hitachi App Notes

Clandestine PDE-5 Inhibitor in a Dietary Supplement - Varian App Note

ATP from AMP, Reproducible Polar Nucleotide Separations - Microsolv - Apps Note

The answer to the following reader question about stability indicating methods was supplied by LCGC’s “ Validation Viewpoint ” columnist Michael Swartz.

Joining us for this discussion are Terry Berger of Aurora SFC Systems, Inc.; Todd Palcic of TharSFC, a Waters Company; DJ Tognarelli of JASCO, Inc.; and Elena Gairloch of Biotage.

Envirolab, UK soil and chemical testing company, will be expanding its analytical remit with the addition of a £1 million inorganics laboratory. The company will now be capable of analysis on all common inorganic contaminants, virtually eliminating subcontracted services and saving around £500,000 per year.

QuEChERS is the fast, proven method to prepare food for pesticide analysis. Now it's easier than ever to start using it in your lab!