Technical Articles

When J.J. Thomson, the father of mass spectrometry, published his seminal book, Rays of Positive Electricity, 100 years ago, he could not have imagined the vast array of applications that would be ... read more

Users in the market for infrared thermal cameras have a number of selection criteria prior to purchase. This article is a comprehensive guide to choosing an IR thermal camera. The author discusses ... read more

Sample preparation is often considered a means to an end. read more

Since structured query language (SQL) was introduced 40 years ago, it has evolved and mutated to become the most popular tool for managing tabular databases. read more

Over the past decade, the field of proteomics has progressed from the identification of proteins in biological samples to protein quantification. Several strategies have been developed, one of which ... read more

Protein purification and analysis using column chromatography is facing new challenges because of increasing demands in the proteomic and biotechnology fields. read more

The basic concept behind high-throughput screening (HTS) is a numbers game: If one has the technical ability to test thousands upon thousands of potential drug compounds against a specific target, it ... read more

The deposited salts and brine from salt lakes are important industrial resources for many kinds of salts, such as edible salt, potassium, boron, lithium, and a few heavy metals. read more

Biologics are the fastest-growing sector in the pharmaceutical industry, with global sales approaching $200 billion and making up about 20% of all pharmaceuticals. read more

The prior 39 symposia in the HPLC series span 40 years and global locations in Asia, Europe, and North America, but this was the first in the Southern Hemisphere. read more