11 July 2017 Issue

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

The role of TFC in environmental analysis

The Column spoke to Ethel Eljarrat of the Institute of Environmental Assessment and Water Research (IDÆA), Spanish Council of Scientific Research (CSIC), in Barcelona, Spain, about her work in environmental analyses using turbulent flow chromatography (TFC).

Incognito wants to know what’s your problem?

How do you deal with problems that arise in the laboratory?

The theory and practice of GCxGC

A short overview of the theory and practice of the rapidly developing field of two‑dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC) is presented.

Identifying illicit substances using miniaturized GC–MS

Recent developments in the miniaturization of gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) instrumentation are making the technique available for field-based investigations, which offers a simple, onsite identification of drug substances. This article explains more.

Event preview: ITP 2017

ITP 2017 will be held 10–13 September 2017 at the Sheraton Hotel in Sopot, Poland. This preview offers a flavour of what to expect.

News update: The latest news

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