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Kevin Schug, the Shimadzu Distinguished Professor of Analytical Chemistry at The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). Photo Credit: © Kevin Schug

In this edition of “Inside the Laboratory,” Kevin Schug, PhD, a full professor of chemistry at the University of Texas at Arlington, discusses his laboratory’s group work in environmental monitoring around water and soil quality near oil and gas extraction, using techniques such as liquid chromatography (LC), gas chromatography (GC), supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC), and coupling these techniques with mass spectrometry (MS).

The PFAS Summit 2024: A Virtual Symposium

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Webinar Date/Time: Tuesday and Wednesday, March 26 and 27, 2024 Morning Session: 9:30am - 12:00pm EDT Afternoon Session: 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

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A recent study from the United Kingdom Centre for Ecology & Hydrology shows how gas chromatography–mass spectrometry can be used to detect 6PPD, a common additive used in the production of car tires, in water environments to combat environmental pollution.

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The 18th International Symposium on Hyphenated Techniques in Chromatography and Separation Technology will take place from 28–31 May 2024 in Leuven, Belgium.

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A recent study conducted at the University of Jaén in Spain, unveils the presence of 21 phenolic pollutants, including bisphenols and alkylphenols, in milk and dairy products, with significant concentrations detected in items packaged in materials such as polystyrene terephthalate and multilayer packaging, emphasizing the importance of packaging choices in minimizing phenolic contamination.