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8 May 2014
The LCGC Blog: Basics, Applications, and Innovations in Solid-Phase Extraction
Solid-phase extraction (SPE) is a versatile and reliable technique that is often used for sample cleanup and concentration. Kevin Schug offers some insight about SPE basics and achieving successful extractions.
DIOXIN 2014 in Madrid
The 34th International Symposium on Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) – DIOXIN 2014 – will be held in Madrid, Spain from August 31 to September 5, 2014. The Dioxin symposium is the leading international conference for scientists, regulators and companies to present recent advances in all areas of Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants, with the aim to protect human health and ecosystems from POPs. Learn more
LCGC TV: Deirdre Cabooter on Method Development in UHPLC
Performing ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) can significantly reduce analysis time, without compromising on efficiency, by using sub 2-μm particles that allow increased velocity while maintaining selectivity.
DryLab Knowledge Management
DryLab Knowledge Management delivers comprehensive GMP documentation of your method, including a step-by-step platform for justifying your method criteria.  It helps you to effectively collaborate between departments and to support analytical method transfer during development and manufacturing. Learn more
LC Troubleshooting: Problems with Large-Molecule Separations
John Dolan looks at some aspects of large-molecule separations that need to be considered with reversed-phase liquid chromatography.
LCGC E-Book: Advances in GC-MS Analysis of Pesticides
In this new e-book, authors from the US Department of Agriculture, academia, and a European Union Reference Laboratory discuss advances in the analysis of pesticide residues using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) methods. Download PDF or Download on iTunes
Andrea Hill/Getty Images News: GC–MS Detects and Identifies Four Ozone Depleting Gases in Atmosphere
Four new ozone-depleting substances (ODSs) — CFC–1121, CFC–112a, CFC–113a, and HCF–133a — have been detected and identified in the Earth's atmosphere using gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS).1 The research published in Nature Geoscience compared samples collected between 1978 and 2012 to establish a clear increase in the emissions of these gases, even though CFC production has been banned globally since 1987.
Solutions to Your Challenges in Gas Chromatography
We all know that chromatography is full of complexity. The Chromatography Solutions Center is here to help. The Solution Center, developed by LCGC in coordination with Thermo Scientific, can help you find answers to your analytical challenges by providing a variety of articles, application notes, videos, and other resources - updated monthly.Check out this month's installment of the Gas Chromatography section.
Aaltazar/Getty Images Opinion: The Power of Posters
Incognito was met with initial disappointment after attending the Pittcon technical sessions, but was rescued from his gloom by the range of poster presentations on show that stimulated discussion and gave him some new insights (and new hope!) into developments in the field. Let us know your thoughts!
On Demand Webcasts
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Clinical Applications of LC–MS: Development and Research Application of a Highly Sensitive LC–MS Method for Quantification of a Cholesterol Protein in Plasma

The CHROMacademy Essential Guide Webcast: Top 10 Features of a Successful Chromatography Data System – Part 2

Suitability of Ionic Liquid GC Columns for Various Applications
Need GC Troubleshooting Help?

CHROMacademy announces the launch of the interactive GC Troubleshooter, sponsored by Thermo Scientific.
Building on the success of our ground breaking HPLC Troubleshooter, we are excited to announce the GC version.  In 3 simple steps you will overcome your instrument, separation and quantitation issues.  It’s completely free - so if you haven't tried our troubleshooter before you're in for a surprise! Click Here
The Column
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