October 9th 2024
Scientists from Institut de Combustion, Aérothermique, Réactivité et Environnement (ICARE-CNRS) in Orléans, France and Chromatotec in Saint-Antoine, France recently created a new algorithm for detecting volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in ambient air.
Comprehensive Analysis Unveils Chemical Composition of Lingbao Huxin Dan for Cardiovascular Health
February 7th 2024Researchers employed advanced chromatography and mass spectrometry techniques to unravel the chemical components and metabolites of Lingbao Huxin Dan, pinpointing its therapeutic potential for cardiovascular ailments.
Unraveling Livestock Odor: Innovative Techniques for VOC Characterization in Farm Effluents
February 1st 2024Researchers at Agro Innovation International in France have employed the HS-SPME-GC–MS technique to characterize volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in farm effluents, presenting a simple, fast, and economical method for quantifying 177 and 77 VOCs in laboratory and field tests, respectively, providing valuable insights for monitoring olfactory nuisances and predicting effluent material evolution.
The Evolution of Breath Analysis
November 3rd 2023The Column spoke with Ilaria Belluomo from Imperial College London, UK, about her research in breath analysis. She details her work into a noninvasive breath test that can be used to detect colorectal cancer using GC–MS. She also discusses the use of SIFT-MS for the analysis of VOCs in breath.
Gulf Coast Conference: John Wasson Discusses Data Retrieval From Chemical Processing Plant Streams
October 25th 2023At the 2023 Gulf Coast Conference, LCGC spoke with John Wasson of Wasson-ECE Instrumentation, who discussed the process of retrieving high-quality, real-time data from chemical processing plant streams. This interview was one of four conducted live at GCC 2023.
A Multiphase Sampling and Analytical Approach for Investigating Airborne PFAS Transmission
September 1st 2023The investigation of airborne PFAS transmission is important in preserving the outdoor urban environment. The authors explain why GC–MS/MS and LC–MS/MS are the best techniques for analyzing airborne PFAS.