At the recent International Symposium on GPC/SEC and Related Techniques in Amsterdam, Postnova Analytics presented a well-received lecture entitled 'Comprehensive Characterization of Natural Rubber Samples using Thermal Field-Flow-Fractionation coupled with MALS and Triple Detection'.
The presentation by Dr Gerhard Heinzmann included an informative introduction to the Thermal Field Flow Fractionation (TF3) technique, a comparison of the technique versus using GPC/SEC and application examples including data from a complex natural rubber sample....
Breath analysis technology to be used in leading clinical study to predict and characterise onset of severe asthma attacks
Owlstone Medical, a diagnostics company, today announced it has entered into collaboration with Imperial College London, the world leading science-based research institution and university. The company’s breath analysis technology will be deployed in an ongoing study led by Imperial College to evaluate underlying causes of exacerbations in severe asthma patients....
At the recent International Symposium on GPC/SEC and Related Techniques in Amsterdam, Postnova Analytics presented a well-received lecture entitled 'Comprehensive Characterization of Natural Rubber Samples using Thermal Field-Flow-Fractionation coupled with MALS and Triple Detection'.
The presentation by Dr Gerhard Heinzmann included an informative introduction to the Thermal Field Flow Fractionation (TF3) technique, a comparison of the technique versus using GPC/SEC and application examples including data from a complex natural rubber sample. The speaker explained how advantageously TF3 is able to separate samples by both particle size and chemical composition at the same time....
Magritek reports on how the Centre of Expertise on Sustainable Chemistry at Karel de Grote University College in Antwerp is using a Spinsolve benchtop NMR spectrometer in both teaching and research.
Dr Jeroen Geuens is a member of the Centre of Expertise on Sustainable Chemistry (CESC) based in Antwerp at the Karel de Grote University College. The Centre specialises in research and services related to chemical and production processes together with offering professional degree courses.....
Markes International has announced the launch of a new technology for high-capacity sorptive extraction of organic chemicals from liquids and solids.
The new HiSorb product range includes probes and accessories that sorptively extract volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds (VOCs and SVOCs) for analysis by thermal desorption (TD)–GC–MS. They can be used for both immersive extraction from liquids, or headspace sampling from solids. “HiSorb will especially appeal to existing TD users looking to extend their capabilities”, says HiSorb Product Manager Dr Lara Kelly...
Genevac reports on a customer paper that describes the development and advantages of a new evaporative methodology for Mass Spectroscopic (MS) analysis replacing the traditional Solid Phase Extraction (SPE) technique for preparing environmental samples.
In recent years HPLC/MS/MS and UPLC have become the sensitive and specific techniques of choice for the detection of algal toxins in water. While the majority of published studies employ SPE for preparing environmental samples for MS or UPLC analysis, using this methodology can be very time consuming. In this paper a direct solvent evaporation methodology...
Postnova Analytics has announced a 1-day seminar examining the latest advanced separation techniques for the characterisation of nanoparticles, polymers and proteins.
This free seminar, due to be held on November 17th 2016 at the company's new UK headquarters in Malvern, has been designed to advance the attendees knowledge of applications and techniques in nanoscale characterisation. The meeting will be particularly useful to those using Field-Flow Fractionation (FFF), Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC/GPC) and Light Scattering as well as scientists interested in how these techniques may be useful in their research...
Porvair Sciences has confirmed that 2016 will see record sales of its Ultravap and Minivap ranges of blowdown evaporators to laboratories worldwide.
The company first began selling nitrogen blowdown evaporators for microplate sample drying in 1999. Offering unmatched ease of integration into robotic liquid handling workflows, the latest Porvair microprocessor controlled evaporators, the Ultravap Mistral and Ultravap Levante, has consolidated their position as a leading international supplier of microplate evaporators....
Advanced Chromatography Technologies (ACT) Limited have recently published a new and comprehensive LC Applications Guide bringing together over 340 of the latest LC and LC-MS applications from a wide range of fields including Clinical, Forensic & Bioanalysis, Environmental, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, LC-MS and more....
Lukasz Rajski works in EURL-FV, an EU reference lab, while finalizing his Ph.D. thesis.
His focus is pesticide analysis of fruits and vegetables using high resolution accurate mass spectrometry (HRAM). Today we’ll be discussing his experiences with HRAM Orbitrap technology. What type of work are you involved in and what is your expertise? Currently my work is focused on the application of HRAM for analysis of pesticides in fruits and vegetables....
Metrohm is pleased to present an application for the straightforward determination of the herbicide glyphosate and its primary metabolite AMPA in drinking water by ion chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection.
With a detection limit of approximately 1 µg/L, the method is sensitive enough to comply with limit values in the US, Canada, Australia, and others. A free whitepaper provides more details on the method and its application. Glyphosate and its metabolite AMPA (aminomethylphosphonic acid) are usually determined by HPLC with post-column derivatization and subsequent fluorescence detection...
PerkinElmer Highlights Innovative Mass Spectrometry and Liquid & Gas Chromatography Technologies for Food, Environmental and Industrial Customers at analytica China
PerkinElmer, Inc., a global leader committed to innovating for a healthier world, has announced the launch of its new QSight™ Triple Quadrupole LC/MS/MS instrument at a press conference during analytica China, the international trade fair for laboratory technology, analysis, biotechnology and diagnostics held at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre....
Lambda Advanced Technology (LAT) will have an impressive line-up of analytical instrumentation on show on Stand B18 at the Lab Innovations show.
This will include the Lotix TOC analyser, the Prodigy7 ICP spectrometer and Hydra II Mercury analyser, as well as a Hitachi Fluorescence spectrophotometer and the U-2900 UV-Visible spectrophotometer. This rich array of instrumentation can address a wide range of analytical challenges....
MarqMetrix has developed the only TouchRaman spectroscopy measurement device and is partnering with Metrohm USA, a leading provider of laboratory and process instrumentation, to make Raman spectroscopy more accessible, accurate and reliable.
The Metrohm Mira is a compact Raman spectrometer for rapid, nondestructive identification of samples from a variety of industries. The increased accuracy of the Mira is due to its exclusive Orbital Raster Scan (ORS) technology. The innovative MarqMetrix TouchRaman BallProbe with the patented spherical lens, allows users to “touch the sample, take the measurement” without any sample prep or handling...
Research in optical materials is rapidly moving towards stable, high-power laser sources emitting in the mid-infrared (mid-IR) region.
Despite their promising applications, there are currently not many commercially available lasers for this range of wavelengths (2 μm ? 8 μm). One of their main applications is in absorption spectroscopy for the detection of trace gases and atmospheric pollutants: many organic compounds have characteristic mid-IR bands, so the detection in this region is highly selective....
Genevac report on a paper by UK researchers describing use of its miVac DNA concentrator to provide reliable and efficient sample preparation in the development of a novel forensic method to detect diclofenac residues in vultures and livestock animals.
Diclofenac is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug that is extensively used to treat pain and reduce inflammation in humans and animals. Traditionally, livestock carcasses on the Indian subcontinent and in Africa have been left out by the millions for scavengers, particularly vultures, to consume....
UV-Vis or Vis-NIR spectrometer combines light source and cuvette holder in a single package
Ocean Optics’ new Flame-CHEM spectrophotometer systems combine a high performance, compact Flame UV-Vis (200-850 nm) or Vis-NIR (350-1000 nm) spectrometer, with an all-in-one direct-attach light source and cuvette holder, into a single affordable package. Conveniently pre-configured, Flame-CHEM systems are ideal for regular absorbance and transmission measurements in teaching labs and research facilities...
Beginning October 1st until December 31st a portion of each sale of our 9mm R.A.M™ Pink Caps, 11mm Pink Snap Top Caps™ and our Pink Limited Volume Plastic Vials will be donated to the Gilda’s Club. Our donation will be made in the memory of our company founder and Mom – Josephine Finneran....
GPE Scientific is delighted to announce the new innovative Flow Cell; designed to be used as an extension of the Nanalysis NMR spectrometer 60e/60 Pro.
Benchtop NMR Spectrometers are ideal for real-time, quantitative reaction monitoring and are modern, compact, affordable and low maintenance instruments that can be easily connected for occasional or dedicated online detection. The Flow cell has been created to allow the incorporation of an NMR detector into a flow system, For example: real time reaction monitoring of existing processes or reaction kinetics studies. The extension generates spectra with good signal...
Ellutia will be exhibiting the 200 series GC for focus on cannabis quality control - Booth No: 222
Ellutia Chromatography Solutions, the world-renowned gas chromatography instruments and solutions company, will be exhibiting its advanced 200 series GC for potency testing, terpenes profiling, pesticide screening and residual solvents analysis at the Cannabis Science Conference between 5th-6th October 2016 in Portland, Oregon...
Postnova Analytics have published an application study detailing how the technique of Field-Flow Fractionation-ICP-MS can be used to study the size and chemical composition of tattoo ink nanoparticles.
According to a recent report from the European Commission Joint Research Centre, whilst some 12% of Europeans have tattoos, little is known about the long term effects of the chemicals in the inks. Commonly tattoo inks contain metallic impurities that can result in adverse skin reactions, including infections and allergies, right after tattooing or even years later....
Proven in labs around the world, the Porvair Sciences Microlute SPE sample preparation system provides a fast, trouble-free alternative to cartridges for high productivity sample clean-up.
The Microlute SPE sample preparation system also enables you to increase your assay sensitivity by providing reliable pre-injection clean-up and concentration on samples as small as 150µl. Supplied as a package including filter plate, collection plate, waste tray and manifold, the Microlute SPE sample preparation system contains all the elements to deliver the advantages of high productivity SPE sample preparation in a convenient microplate format. Microlute SPE plates are available...