This application note explores an efficient, helium-free method for continuous monitoring of ozone precursors in ambient air, aligned with EPA PAMS requirements. By using hydrogen as the carrier gas, this approach achieves faster run times, stable retention times, and effective separation of volatile organic compounds. A case study from New York City highlights the system's performance in urban air quality monitoring, capturing shifts in pollutant levels during periods of reduced traffic. With remote operability and cryogen-free functionality, this method offers a reliable and sustainable solution for real-time air quality analysis in both urban and remote environments.
Quantitative non-targeted screening with predicted response factors is not for regulation, but can rank environmental chemicals by concentration and toxicity.
Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) reveals a four-stage polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) breakdown in oil sludge co-composted with manure.
In this third part of " Conversations with Michael Dong," a series on fundamentals of HPLC in pharmaceutical analysis, LCGC International’s "Perspectives in HPLC" column editor discusses the retention mechanism of hydrophobic interaction.