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4 August 2016
 
Column Watch: Effects of Column Inner Diameter and Packed Bed Heterogeneities on Chromatographic Performance
This article focuses on the sources of band broadening within high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) columns with an emphasis on eddy dispersion. Discussing the physical mechanisms of dispersion and reviewing the current literature pertaining to small inner diameter columns.
A Low Solvent Extraction and Clean Up for POPs analysis
A newly developed automated sample extraction and cleanup system, the Total Rapid EconoPrep®, allows for fastest sample extraction, cleanup, and concentration for the analysis of dioxins, PCBs, and PDBEs (2 h). Solvent consumption is limited to 150–200 mL and no dichloromethane is used during the cleanup step. The application note discusses sample turnaround times of only a few hours providing excellent results and same-day analysis. Learn more
Celebrating the Career of Professor Klaus K. Unger
J.J. Kirkland and J.J. DeStefano spoke to LCGC about the important contributions Dr. Klaus Unger has made to chromatography as Dr. Unger celebrates his 80th birthday. Reviewing the many landmark contributions he has made to porous-particle catalysts and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC).
LCGC TV: Collaborating with Industry and New Research on Endocrine Disrupters
Apryll Stalcup from the Irish Separation Science Cluster, and an organizer of ISC 2016 in Cork this year, discusses her reasons for collaborating with industry and why it can feel a little like dating. She also talks about her latest research on endocrine disrupters in biological fluids.
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Smelling Arthritis
Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) may be a viable diagnostic tool for inflammatory arthritis according to research from the University of Amsterdam. The study used an “electronic nose” (eNose) and GC–MS to detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs) specific to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) within the breathprints of patients.

Eurofins Expands Dungarvan Facilities
Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, a part of Eurofins Scientific, has announced the expansion of its Dungarvan campus. The expansion includes a new building and an expansion of existing facilities.
 
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