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The Latest Trend in LC Analysis: UHPLC Core–Shell Particles
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Carl Sanchez Tivadar Farkas
Since the introduction of ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) in 2004, one of the most significant technological advancements has been the introduction of core–shell columns. read more
Use of Automated Solid-Phase Extraction and GC-MS/MS to Evaluate Nitrosamines in Water Matrices
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
Janie C. Holady Rebecca A. Trenholm Shane A. Snyder
An analytical method for detecting nitrosamines was demonstrated in various water matrices: finished drinking, surface, and treated wastewater effluent. read more
Product Intelligence: Choosing a Laboratory Balance: It’s All About Accuracy
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Catherine Shaffer
It is critical that a laboratory balance is able to meet the needs of the laboratory in terms of accuracy and safety. Other important components include protection against corrosion, outside ... read more
Laboratory Automation: Important Considerations
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Dave Hickey
Up to an estimated 70% of medical decisions are based on laboratory test results. Yet, while diagnostic testing is a critically important step toward improving health-care outcomes, many labs remain ... read more
Trends in Blood Gases Analysis—Portable Blood Gas Analyzers, POC Testing, and Venous Blood Gas Values
Monday, April 09, 2012
T. Keith Brock
Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis consists of three separate measurements— pH, pCO2, and pO2, but depending on the platform may also include calculated values for bicarbonate (HCO3), base excess (BE)... read more
Statistics in Analytical Chemistry: Part 47—Risky Calibration Practices
Monday, April 09, 2012
David Coleman Lynn Vanatta
In analytical chemistry, simple linear regression is often used to perform calibration or recovery activities. read more
Microscopy: Imaging Broader, Diving Deeper
Monday, April 09, 2012
Barbara Foster
In previous articles and editorials, the life sciences have been defined as the “next big growth area” in microscopy, spectroscopy, and related imaging techniques. read more
An Open-Concept Lab Building Design: Ten Years Later
Monday, April 09, 2012
Tully Shelley Seth Meisler
In 1998, in response to their desire to incorporate a new paradigm for discovery and teaching by breaking down the barriers between the science disciplines, a Stanford University (CA) faculty ... read more
Infrared Thermal Cameras: Technology Overview and Buyers’ Guide
Wednesday, April 11, 2012
T. Keith Brock
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
Use of Coherent Anti-Stokes Raman Scattering (CARS) to Meet the Challenges of Intraoperative Imaging
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Liang Gao Zhiyong Wang Stephen T.C. Wong
Intrabiopsy and intraoperative cancer detection has been a major challenge for early diagnosis of cancer and accurate determination of surgical margin. read more
Product Intelligence: Mass Spectrometers for Use in Clinical Diagnostics
Friday, April 27, 2012
T. Keith Brock
It is recommended that prospective purchasers of mass spectrometers for clinical diagnostics applications research key specifications in order to make an informed decision. This article points out ... read more
Product Intelligence: Benchtop Basics: Tips for Buying pH Meters and Balances
Friday, April 27, 2012
Caitlin Smith
Researchers rely on electrochemistry equipment such as pH meters and conductivity meters, and have a wealth of options available from which they can choose. The goal of this article is to introduce ... read more
Micro Raman at Pittcon^® 2012
Monday, May 07, 2012
Barbara Foster
Micro Raman was big news at Pittcon® 2012. While the hardware has stabilized, there were intriguing new developments in the science and its applications. read more
Pittcon® 2012: Laboratory Instrumentation and Equipment Product Showcase
Monday, May 07, 2012
Jeanely Hunt, MS, MBA
Pittcon® 2012 was held March 11–15, 2012 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The following product showcase provides a brief outline of new and current laboratory equipment and... read more
Focus on Separation Science at Pittcon® 2012: Advances in Gas Chromatography
Monday, May 07, 2012
Robert L. Stevenson, Ph.D.
For gas chromatography (GC), the big news at Pittcon® 2012 was the absence of Agilent and PerkinElmer. This was a consequence of an overall downsizing caused by the “six-year effect” where the cycles ... read more
Pittcon® 2012 Roundup of Spectroscopy and Mass Spectrometry
Monday, May 07, 2012
Jeffrey M. Perkel
This past March, some 15,754 people from 90 countries descended on Orlando, Florida, for the annual Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (Pittcon®). read more
Advances in Liquid Phase Separation at Pittcon® 2012
Monday, May 07, 2012
Robert L. Stevenson, Ph.D.
Eight years have passed since Waters introduced the ACQUITY UPLC®. This is a long life cycle for a groundbreaking instrument. read more
New Developments in Supercritical Fluid Chromatography (SFC) at Pittcon® 2012: 20/20 Vision?
Monday, May 07, 2012
Robert L. Stevenson, Ph.D.
Thirty years ago, supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) was described optimistically as the mode of the future, unifying and replacing GC and HPLC for many applications. read more
Using Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Metal Data and Alkalinity Results for Effective Screening of Acidity Samples
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Curtis Callahan
Acidity and alkalinity analyses are quantitatively and qualitatively related. These analyses are used in determining water quality, especially in areas of mining. read more
Product Intelligence: Buyers' Guide to Biological Confocal Microscopes
Thursday, May 24, 2012
T. Keith Brock
Confocal microscopes offer the user a number of important advantages, including high resolution, ability to electronically adjust magnification, and improved signal-to-noise ratios. In addition, the ... read more