GC–MS

Alena Kubatova, a professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of North Dakota, in Grand Forks, North Dakota, is exploring new approaches in characterizing lignin, to understand its structural complexities and how these methods can help improve processing in biorefineries. LCGC spoke to Kubatova to discuss her recent research in understanding the chemistry of lignin.

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Scientists from Essen, Germany recently created a method for simultaneously analyzing fatty acids (FAs) and fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs).

Agilent Technologies presents this award to industry leaders as a means of supporting them through financial aid, products, and expertise, along with recognition.

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In a review article published in the journal Talanta, Ângela Carapito and colleagues from the University of Porto and Universidade NOVA de Lisboa evaluate the potential of urinary volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as biomarkers for bladder cancer detection.

The 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.

Adhesives often contain toxic materials like residual monomers; here, we demonstrate quantitative analysis of residual monomers in adhesives using GC–MS.

In a recent study, SHS-GC–MS was used to analyze children’s plastic toys to ensure their safety and efficacy.

At 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.

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A research team from India recently explored how GC–MS can help target the metabolic profile of IM-resistant chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) cells.

The benefits and challenges of using hydrogen in the laboratory, specifically regarding GC and GC–MS procedures, are discussed.

Researchers from the University of Poitiers and CNES have developed a groundbreaking gas chromatography method, detailed in the journal Chemosensors, which enables the detection of amino acid-like compounds on Mars, offering a vital tool in the quest for extraterrestrial life.

The author discusses the benefits and challenges of using hydrogen in the laboratory, specifically regarding gas chromatography and GC–MS procedures.

Alasdair Matheson spoke to Jacob de Boer of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam about a recent innovative research project investigating per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in fast food packaging.

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This article demonstrates how sorptive extraction is a highly efficient technique for the VOC profiling of honey samples.

Optimal reaction conditions for the desired deethylation were found to be mild, using only water and oxygen at or close to ambient temperatures.

The 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.

Recent developments in GC×GC that make it more amenable for routine use are discussed.