Gas Chromatography (GC)

Separation scientists frequently encounter critical pairs that are difficult to separate in a complex mixture. To save time and expensive solvents, an effective alternative to conventional screening protocols or mathematical peak width reduction is called iterative curve fitting.

Scientists from the University of Turin, Italy have learned how to combine their complementary competencies in analytical chemistry and big data analytics to achieve significant advances in food science and health.

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University of Helsinki scientists have created a new simplified method of ion mobility spectrometry.

In this edition of the LCGC Blog, Amber Hupp of the College of the Holy Cross provides advice for aspiring analytical chemists and shares accounts of other professionals.

Scientists from Naif Arab University recently used a new approach to protect amide-based synthetic cannabinoids from degradation and esterification during GC–MS analysis.

Scientists from the Universidade Federal do Paraná recently tested a new extraction device for determining carcinogenic aromatic amines in smoker urine.

Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Beijing, China recently developed a new method for detecting antihistamines in milk samples.

Messina Institute of Technology scientists used gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) was used to profile illegal samples of Cannabis sativa L.

LCGC International sat down with Susana Palma of CIAD to discuss her career and work with the Females in Mass Spectrometry (FeMS) group.

Here are the top five articles that the editors of LCGC International published this week.

Scientists are looking into using nitrogen as a substitute for helium in detecting persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in gas chromatography (GC).

Scientists recently analyzed the chromatographic profiles of postmortem bacterial species and their volatile organic compounds (VOCs) using comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GCxGC).

The basic operating principles of ion mobility spectrometers (IMS), their resulting strengths and weaknesses, and why both perfectly align with the capabilities and requirements of gas chromatographs are discussed.

Kate Perrault Uptmor is an assistant professor at William & Mary focusing on nontargeted analysis on highly complex samples.

This study replicates reports where the use of wool in the liner has resulted in poor reproducibility and low response for semi-volatile compounds.

LCGC’s Senior Technical Editor uses artificial intelligence (AI) platform ChatGPT to answer questions about the role of AI in separation science. Do you agree with ChatGPT?

Are you a chromatographer or a chromatography user?

Here are the top five articles that the editors of LCGC International published this week.

During the 18th International Symposium on Hyphenated Techniques in Chromatography and Separation Technology, experts presented a workshop on emerging industrial applications in MS.

Here are the top five articles that the editors of LCGC International published this week.

Scientists from the Shenyang Pharmaceutical University in China have developed a new quality assessment system for various types of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM).

Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences recently tested out a new type of micro gas chromatographic column (µGCC) for separating light hydrocarbons.

In this installment, we examine trends in the use of sample preparation techniques through the lens of instrumental analysis by gas chromatography (GC) and GC–mass spectrometry (GC–MS).

Recent advances in coating techniques and improved polymers employed as gas chromatographic stationary phases have resulted in commercializing low phase ratio capillary column technology with respectable chromatographic efficiency and inertness.

Scientists from the University of Messina recently developed a new omega-3 fatty acid-based supplement and tested its effectiveness on metabolism and lipid profiles.

Selected ion flow tube mas spectrometry (SIFT–MS) offers real-time measurements directly from air without chromatography or sample preparation, providing an attractive alternative for these hard-to-measure volatile organic compounds.

In this edition of The LCGC Blog, Katelynn Perrault and James Harynuk discuss the technological needs one faces when setting up a workstation for chromatography data analysis.

In this edition of "The LCGC Blog," Jonathan Shackman discusses the differences between chromatographers and chromatography users, as well as advancements that have made chromatography a more accessible field.

Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Inspection and Quarantine recently published a review on how green solvents can further the evolution of microextraction techniques.