7 November 2016 Issue

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

Modern trends in ion chromatography

Ion chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (IC-MS) does not follow the same rules as coupling other modes of liquid chromatography to mass spectrometry (LC–MS). Leon Barron from the Analytical & Environmental Science Division, at King’s College London, UK, reveals some of the misconceptions surrounding IC and discusses contemporary trends and novel applications for this inventive technique.

Mistakes with matrix effects in blood alcohol tests

Kevin Schug reveals the major method validation protocol deficiencies he discovered when he reviewed a blood alcohol investigation and discusses how matrix effects possibly resulted in blood alcohol concentrations being over-estimated, resulting in a potentially significant injustice.

Monitoring air pollution

This article discusses the monitoring and evaluation of the long-range, transboundary transmission of air-polluting substances in Europe.

News update: The latest research and company news

The latest company news, research news, and news in brief are featured in this issue.