12 April 2016 Issue

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

Analytica 2016 Preview

A glimpse of what can be expected at Analytica 2016, due to be held 10–13 May at the Messe München in Munich, Germany.

Detecting doping in horse racing

With the ever-growing market for new drugs to enhance the performance of horses, analysts are continually battling to develop new analytical methods to beat doping. The Column spoke to Karen Y. Kwok from The Hong Kong Jockey Club in Hong Kong, about her work in this area.

Finding the right calibration standards in GPC/SEC

Using a flow marker to increase reproducibility

Find out how an internal flow marker can help to increase reproducibility and accuracy of GPC/SEC results.

Analyzing hops using headspace TD-GC-TOF-MS

This article describes the use of a headspace TD-GC-TOF-MS method to analyze complex aroma profiles from hops.

The benefits of GC/GC–MS in cannabis

GC and GC coupled to MS are effective tools to address the demands of laboratories, growers, manufacturers, and consumers of cannabis. This article provides an overview of the types of compounds that can be analyzed by GC, reviews the strengths and weaknesses of the analytical methods, and discusses areas of opportunity for chromatography.

News update: Characterizing new psychoactive substances

Characterizing new psychoactive substances, (LP)GC–MS–MS and UHPLC analysis of meat, and the latest news in brief are featured this week.