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.
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On Thursday, September 28, 2023, the Chromatographic Society (ChromSoc) will hold a meeting focused on gas chromatography in the Science and Industry Museum, in Manchester, UK.
As part of the upcoming Recent Advances in Gas Chromatography meeting, Laura McGregor of SepSolve will discuss how workflows for comparing 1D and 2D GC–MS chromatograms can be automated.
As part of the upcoming Recent Advances in Gas Chromatography meeting, Nicholas Morley will look at how two-dimensional gas chromatography-time-of-flight-mass spectrometry analyzes pharmaceutical packaging.
Two-dimensional gas chromatography time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GCxGC/TOF-MS) and gas chromatography–time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC-TOF-MS), two different gas chromatography techniques, will have their procedures and uses compared at the Science and Industry Museum, in Manchester, UK.
Researchers in China studied a new process for measuring aberrant metabolites.
Studies published over the last five years have focused on fully or semi-automated approaches and their applications in extraction of both organic and inorganic pollutants, while modern robotic tools and 3D printing are starting to make impacts.
What critical components can help to resolve the separation challenges related to pesticides analysis in food?
An overview of different approaches for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of polysorbates.
Sauce-flavor or sauce-aroma baijiu, one variant of a popular Chinese liquor, is treated with a fermentation starter called daqu, giving the concoction a unique taste profile, and scientists want more information about how it can inform the manufacturing of higher-quality baijiu.
During a session at the North American Chemical Residue Workshop, researchers discussed a method for detecting small amounts of pesticides in infant food.
Among the compounds of concern found in the samples were nicotine-related alkaloids, psychoactive cannabinoids, and chemicals that promoted inflammation of the respiratory system.
While both branched-chain fatty acids (BCFAs) and straight-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) were analyzed, the profiling of BCFAs was considered especially important for future metabolomics and lipidomics studies.
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Quality control of raw hazelnuts is already a highly specific process, but has limitations including operator influence, duration, and lack of standardization. AI is now assisting in quality decision-making using GC×GC analysis.
Stephanie Rankin-Turner and colleagues at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health have recently performed research in Zambia indicating that mosquitoes are more attracted to humans who exhibit abundant levels of certain volatile carboxylic acids.
While most diapers do not contain all 15 polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), the concentration of these compounds varies by manufacturer, and no disposable diaper is entirely free of PAHs.
