The Column
Reversed-phase HPLC analysis of histamine has been a challenge in the past due to the high polarity and poor retention. HILIC (hydrophilic interaction chromatography) offers a potential solution because of high polar analyte retention without the need of strong ion-pair reagents, which are not compatible with mass spectrometry (MS) detection and can cause signal suppression.
Histamine is a low-molecular-weight amine that plays several critical physiological roles, most notably in mediating the inflammation response. Reversed-phase HPLC analysis of histamine has been a challenge in the past due to the high polarity and poor retention. HILIC (hydrophilic interaction chromatography) offers a potential solution because of high polar analyte retention without the need of strong ion-pair reagents, which are not compatible with mass spectrometry (MS) detection and can cause signal suppression. Sample concentration and cleanup with solid phase extraction (SPE) further enhances the process and significantly increases throughput.
Adjustable Polyacrylamide Stationary Phases Enhance Separation Performance in Liquid Chromatography
June 12th 2023Adjustable polyacrylamide stationary phases developed by researchers enhance separation performance in liquid chromatography, according to a recent publication. The study demonstrates the synthesis of vinyl modified silica and the successful preparation of polyacrylamide modified silica (PAM-SIL) stationary phases, allowing for fine control of separation performance.
An Interview with AI About Its Potential Role in Separation Science
May 17th 2023We interviewed an AI program (ChatGPT) for LCGC North America asking questions about AI and its role in various applications for separation science to include data analysis, and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), hydrophilic-interaction chromatography (HILIC), reversed-phase liquid chromatography (RPLC), liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC–MS), gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS), high resolution mass spectrometry (HRIM–MS), high resolution tandem mass spectrometry (HRMS/MS), and related topics.
New Nickel Oxide Stationary Phase for Improved HILIC Separation
April 27th 2023A new study has reported the preparation, characterization, and chromatographic evaluation of a nickel oxide deposited silica stationary phase in HILIC, which exhibited multiple retention mechanisms and enhanced chromatographic selectivity for analytes.