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We look at problems in LC that can be traced to contaminated solvents or reagents, and how sample solvent effects can lead to poor performance in HILIC

Determining the higher order structure of a protein pharmaceutical is important. Here, we review the approaches for HOS determination that are currently receiving the most attention in the literature and at scientific meetings.

The elution mechanisms for gradient and isocratic HPLC are fundamentally different from each other. Here is what you should understand about both.

By taking simple proactive troubleshooting steps, GC users can ensure that instruments will operate correctly over time, thus avoiding workflow disruptions.

The occurrence of additives like plasticizers in plastic food packaging has been documented, but information on their potential migration into foods is limited. In this pilot study, 2D GC–MS was used to identify chemicals extracted from a common stretch plastic film with a series of organic solvents. In total, 91 compounds were tentatively identified, including five PCBs.

There are many factors to consider in a data integrity and governance program. Fortunately, a simple diagram can help us understand what needs to be covered.

Biotherapeutics have become the hottest topic in pharmaceutical research over the past decade. With the increased interest in biotherapeutics, there has been a concomitant increase in new analytical methods for characterizing these large, complex molecules. This installment of “Column Watch” discusses advances in “bottom-up” analysis of monoclonal antibodies, while highlighting the role and importance column chemistry still plays in developing highly selective high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) methods for peptides.

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A team of French researchers have demonstrated a new mass spectrometry technology based on nanomechanical resonators that is capable of measuring the mass of particles mega- to giga-dalton range.

Crawford Scientific has announced the acquisition of Anatune Ltd.

The analysis of skeletal remains using GC–MS from Gaul settlement excavations in Southern France has confirmed the ritualistic practice of head embalming in ancient Gaul culture.

Peak Scientific and Macfarlane Packaging have been awarded the “Supply Chain Solution of the Year Award” at the 2018 UK Packaging Awards.

Incognito scrutinizes the behaviour of baby boomers and Generation X, Y, and Z in the laboratory. What do they want from the workplace?

UV detectors are undoubtedly the most frequently used type of detector with HPLC systems, and I predict this will continue for many years, despite the rise of the modular mass spectrometric detector.

Liquid chromatography separations using gradient elution have the potential to be faster, give better detection limits, and have more flexibility than separations using isocratic elution. However, problems can occur with gradients. Some of these problems are inherent to the technique but can be avoided or accommodated with a little care. Others result from a poor understanding of gradient elution. In this new e-book, John Dolan, renowned LC expert and the longtime author of the "LC Troubleshooting" column in LCGC, presents the secrets to achieving success with gradient separations.

LCGC, the leading resource for separation scientists, is proud to announce that Milos V. Novotny and Ken Broeckhoven are the winners of the 12th annual LCGC Lifetime Achievement and Emerging Leader in Chromatography Awards, respectively. Novotny and Broeckhoven will be honored in a symposium as part of the technical program at the Pittcon 2019 conference in Philadelphia on March 18, 2019.

From May 12 – 17, 2019 at the Hilton Ft. Worth in Ft. Texas, I will be co-chairing (together with my colleague Prof. Dan Armstrong) the 43rd International Symposium on Capillary Chromatography (ISCC) and the 16th GCxGC Symposium. I am writing to tell you this not only because organizing a meeting is quite an undertaking, but also because I am really excited about how this event is shaping up.

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Sample preparation is the most crucial step for the development of an analytical method. The main purpose of sample preparation is the extraction and preconcentration of the target analytes, as well as the removal of the matrix interferences, before their separation and determination. It is the most time consuming step that should be deliberately optimized to enhance extraction selectivity and detection capability. LLE and SPE, along with their variations, are usually applied for sample extraction and cleanup. MIPs can replace conventional sorbent materials in sample preparation techniques such as SPE, SMPE, and MSPD, offering increased selectivity over the target analytes. Attention is given in MISPE, which is mostly used to study MIP applications, as well as a commercially available technique.