21 September 2015 Issue

Look inside for practical advice on separation science and thought–provoking commentary.

3D printing: The future of separation science?

Brett Paull from ACROSS — Australian Centre for Research on Separation Science, School of Physical Sciences, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Australia, spoke to Kate Mosford of The Column about the possibilities for 3D printing in the separation science sector.

Eight steps to success in SPE

LCGC Blogger Tony Taylor presents his eight steps for improving your solid-phase extraction (SPE) results.

Incognito wants to know if you have the time for thinking time

Incognito and the art of Zen.

Improving quality control of essential oils using GCxGC–TOF-MS

The use of comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography with time-of-flight mass spectrometry (GC◊GC–TOF-MS) at 70 eV and 12 eV for analyzing essential oils is presented.

News update: Diagnosing infection in the air using MS

Event preview: Biotechnica and Labvolution 2015

The Biotechnica and Labvolution meetings will be held on 6–8 October 2015 at the Exhibition Grounds, Hanover, Germany.

News update: Analyzing rock cores

HPLC–MS analysis of rock cores, the impact of salt weathering on buildings, and the latest company news and news in brief are featured in this issue.