DEA Acquires Waters Instrument for Training Forensic Chemists
Waters Corporation (Milford, Massachusetts) announced that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has purchased a Waters ACQUITY UltraPerformance liquid chromatograph for use in training new forensic chemists at the agency's Special Testing and Research Laboratory in Dulles, Virginia.
Waters Corporation (Milford, Massachusetts) announced that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has purchased a Waters ACQUITY UltraPerformance liquid chromatograph for use in training new forensic chemists at the agency’s Special Testing and Research Laboratory in Dulles, Virginia. According to the company, the DEA has used similar systems for drug profiling and has investigated its use for drug screening. In drug profiling, trace impurities such as precursor compounds in synthetic drugs or the constituents of natural products such as opium are analyzed by liquid chromatography with a detection method such as photodiode-array detection or mass spectrometry.
AI-Powered Precision for Functional Component Testing in Tea Analysis
October 11th 2024Analyzing functional foods reveals numerous health benefits. These foods are rich in bioactive compounds that go beyond basic nutrition, boosting the immune system and improving overall wellness. However, analyzing these compounds can be challenging. This article discusses AI algorithms to support automated method development for liquid chromatography, simplifying the process, enhancing labor efficiency, and ensuring precise results, making it accessible to non-experts for tea analysis.
Advanced LC–MS Analysis for PFAS Analysis in Eggs
October 11th 2024The European Commission's regulation on maximum levels for certain contaminants in food highlights the need for precise and reliable methods to quantify per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in various food matrices. This article discusses development and validation of a robust method for analyzing 21 PFAS compounds in chicken eggs using solid-phase extraction (SPE) and liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS).
