The Digital Laboratory; Automated LC Method Development; and Recent Developments in Microchip Electrophoresis

The digital laboratory

Incognito wonders where we are, where we have been, and where we are going digitally in the analytical laboratory.

Mistakes with matrix effects in blood alcohol tests

Selecting the best HPLC column for carbohydrate analysis

The various considerations for selecting and optimizing the use of ion-moderated partitioning HPLC analytical columns for carbohydrate analysis in various types of food samples.

Recent developments in microchip electrophoresis

R. Scott Martin, a professor and chair of chemistry at Saint Louis University, St. Louis, Missouri, USA, spoke to us about his research coupling microchip electrophoresis with electrochemical detection, coupling continuous flow with microchip electrophoresis with valving, coupling microchip CE with microdialysis sampling and electrochemistry, and more.

News update: The latest research and company news

Automated method development in LC

The ability to rapidly screen stationary phases through column-switching capabilities provides significantly greater efficiency in method development than was previously possible. The approach does require some additional hardware and software. And, while such capabilities may limit the ability to expand one’s literary knowledge during excessive months in the laboratory developing separation methods, real progress to key decision points for method optimization can be realized instead.

Analyzing olive oil using GC–FID

The challenges in the accurate analysis of olive oil and new methods that can improve this testing are discussed.

News update: The latest news

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

12 September 2017 Issue

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