(Innovation)2 + (Education)2 × Networking = Pittcon 2010
Pittcon has always served as a showcase for innovations in laboratory science, as well as provided the perfect venue for leading scientists to share their latest research and findings... and this year is no exception.
Innovation plus education and networking is the best equation to describe Pittcon 2010. Pittcon has always served as a showcase for innovations in laboratory science, as well as provided the perfect venue for leading scientists to share their latest research and findings... and this year is no exception. The Pittcon 2010 technical programme offered a diverse educational component with more than 2200 technical papers included in symposia, contributed and oral sessions, workshops, awards and poster sessions. New for this year, registered attendees received access to webcasts of 50 select technical presentations for 60 days following the show. Attendees were also able to continue their education by taking one or more of the very affordable short courses designed to provide training in new technologies, continuing education and improving career skills.
Detangling the Complex Web of GC×GC Method Development to Support New Users
September 12th 2024The introduction of comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC) to the sample screening toolbox has substantially increased the ability to comprehensively characterize complex mixtures. However, for many gas chromatography (GC) users, the thought of having to learn to develop methods on a new technology is daunting. Developing a basic GC×GC method for most (nonspecialized) applications can be accomplished in minimal time and effort given parameter suggestions and ranges to target analytes in a sample of interest. In this article, the authors work describe a simple workflow to develop a GC×GC method for a specific sample upon initial use, with the aim of decreasing the time to accomplish functional workflows for new users.
Modern HPLC Strategies: Improving Retention and Peak Shape for Basic Analytes
August 16th 2024In high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), it is common for bases and unreacted ionized silanols on silica-based columns to cause irreproducible retention, broad peaks, and peak tailing when working with basic analytes. David S. Bell, Lead Consultant at ASKkPrime LLC offers innovative HPLC strategies that can help mitigate such issues.
Two-Dimensional Supercritical Fluid Chromatography System Created with Multiple Heart-Cutting Modes
September 11th 2024Université d’Orleans and Chromisa Scientific scientists recently created a two-dimensional supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) system with multiple heart-cutting (MHC) modes.
