16+ hour, 41+ min ago Rigoberto Advincula, PhD, of The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, explains how pyrolysis combined with GC/MS and AI-driven analysis advance polymer characterization, optimize composites, and support innovation in 3D printing and product development. Sponsored by Frontier Laboratories, Ltd. Rigoberto Advincula, PhD,…...

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2+ week, 2+ day ago Researchers at the Dubai Police's General Department of Forensic Science and Criminology set out to validate the use of Py-GC-MS for detecting THC in edibles and other THC-containing products with complex matrices, with the methodology then compared with GC-MS analysis…...

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1+ mon, 1+ week ago A multinational research group developed and validated an in-house sample preparation procedure and liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) method to monitor the suspected carcinogen acrylamide (AA) in 113 potato chip samples from Iranian brands during two periods: 2016-2017 and…...

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1+ mon, 2+ week ago The 54th International Symposium on High Performance Liquid Phase Separations and Related Techniques (HPLC 2025), was held from June 1519, 2025, in Bruges, Belgium. This "Column Watch" installment presents many of the highlighted topics and trends observed at this symposium. In a similar fashion…...

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1+ mon, 4+ week ago How does liquid chromatography (LC) assist in forensic analysis? Liquid chromatography (LC), often coupled with mass spectrometry (MS), has become a cornerstone of forensic science. Its sensitivity, selectivity, and adaptability make it indispensable for addressing diverse analytical challenges, from estimating time of…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago What chromatographic techniques were most critical for separating and quantifying the broad range of PFAS analytes, including emerging compounds like NTf, in human hair samples? What specific challenges did you encounter with matrix effects in hair compared to more conventional…...