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Mass Spectrometry: Investments in Software Apparent in New Products and Innovative Data Analysis Methods
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Mass spectrometry carried the day at Pittcon 2015, garnering both the Gold and Silver Editors’ Awards. This is remarkable, considering that neither the PerkinElmer nor Waters mass spectrometers were ... read more
A Bright Future for Optical Spectroscopy
Friday, May 22, 2015
Optical spectroscopy has seen a renaissance of sorts, with instrument development being driven in two distinct directions. Miniaturized, portable and handheld spectrometers have enabled users to take ... read more
Techniques for Identifying Food Adulteration and Contamination
Friday, May 22, 2015
Adulteration and contamination are ongoing concerns in the food and beverage industry, as they can result in unsafe products and damage brand integrity. Small particulate or light filth contamination ... read more
Fossils, Fusion and the Future
Friday, May 22, 2015
Energy—its sourcing, use and impact—is arguably one of the most pressing concerns on the planet. If those scientists who are most concerned are as accurate as they are numerous, global warming, ... read more
Advances in Separation Science Technology and Applications at Pittcon 2015
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
After 50 years of uninterrupted growth, separation science, while showing signs of maturity, is still enabling significant advances in environmental research, in the so-called “’omics” sector and in ... read more
Volume 47, Number 4
Friday, May 15, 2015
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Pittcon 2015 Editors’ Awards Recognize Innovation in the Big Easy
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Each year, Pittcon typically attracts approximately 150 media representatives from around the world. And each year, the assembled media representatives gather to vote on the prestigious Editors’ ... read more
The Wireless Laboratory
Thursday, May 14, 2015
A May 14 press release from the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) (“Wireless Platforms for Smart Manufacturing”) solicited participation in site surveys for secure wireless, smart... read more
Thin-Layer Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Analysis of Sample Mixtures Using a Compact Mass Spectrometer
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Thin-layer chromatography (TLC) is a planar chromatographic technique used to separate the components of a mixture by employing a thin stationary phase supported by an inert backing. It can be ... read more
Product Intelligence: GC/MS Technology—Improving Sensitivity and Results
Friday, May 08, 2015
This article details the various techniques for which gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) finds application. A brief history of GC/MS development is followed by a description of the ... read more
Product Intelligence: A Micro Look at Microplates
Friday, May 08, 2015
Multiwell plates, or microplates, are an important fixture in the clinical, analytical and molecular biology laboratory for conducting assays such as ELISAs. When selecting a microplate, the user ... read more
Applications of LC/MS for the Determination of Flavanols in Cocoa and Other Selected Foods
Friday, May 01, 2015
There continues to be a great deal of interest in the flavanol class of compounds, especially in catechin and epicatechin, which are the monomeric and enantiomer members of the class differing only ... read more
How to Choose Between a CCD and sCMOS Scientific-Grade Camera
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Cell biologists require microscopy tools that can detect rapid movements within a cell with detail and sensitivity in low light conditions. Developers must address performance requirements, and be ... read more
A Molecular Diagnostic Platform for Use in the Physician’s Office to Treat Infectious Disease
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
The current standard of care for infectious disease management typically involves a nucleic acid amplification test (NAAT) to produce a definitive diagnosis. Due to the complexity of molecular ... read more
Identification of Microplastics in the Marine Environment by Raman Microspectroscopy and Imaging
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Each year, 5–13 million tons of plastic debris enter the oceans. The main reason for this is the inappropriate disposal of waste from industrialized nations. read more