October 4th 2024
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande scientists recently created a vortex-assisted matrix solid-phase dispersion (VA-MSPD) method for extracting persistent organic pollutants from shrimp.
Review of Packed Sorbent Solid-Phase Extraction and Microextraction Methods From Manual to Automated
August 15th 2023Studies 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.
Polysorbate Analysis in Biopharmaceutical Applications—A Snapshot of the Analytical Toolbox
An overview of different approaches for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of polysorbates.
New Method Enables Online Measurement of Tetraethyllead in Aqueous Samples
July 14th 2023A research team has developed a new method for the online measurement of tetraethyllead (TEL) in aqueous samples. The approach utilizes magnetism-enhanced in-tube solid phase microextraction (ME/IT-SPME) coupled with high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and diode array detection (DAD).
GC×GC–MS With Flame Ionization Aids AI Strategies for Raw Hazelnut Volatilome Evaluation
July 11th 2023Quality 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.
UHPLC–MS/MS Quantifies Ultraviolet Filter Compounds in Chlorinated Canadian Waters
June 16th 2023An ultrahigh-pressure liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry method (UHPLC–MS/MS) using polarity switching, preceded by solid-phase extraction (SPE), was used to quantify eight ultraviolet filter (UVF) compounds in chlorinated outdoor pools in Winnipeg.
Magnetic Porous Carbon Synthesized for MSPE-CE-DAD of Trace Bisphenols in the Environment
May 22nd 2023New MSPE-CE-DAD study indicates that efficiency remained above 75% even when a magnetic solid-phase extraction (MSPE) method was repeated five times, noting that the magnetic porous carbon (MPC) used in the extraction can be easily recycled.
Rising Stars of Separation Science: Juan L. Benedé
May 9th 2023This month we interview Juan L. Benedé from the University of Valencia in Spain, about his work developing microextraction approaches, based on the use of sorbent materials, for application to complex matrices, and his focus on the determination of disease biomarkers in biofluids.