13 June 2018 Issue

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

How to get ahead in metabolomics

A look at the current trends, future opportunities, and challenges faced by the early career researchers (ECRs) in metabolomics research.

The benefits of flow modulated GC–APCI

This article reports on the modification of a GC–APCI system with a flow modulator and evaluates its potential to enhance the sensitivity towards selected trace organics.

Analyzing glycols in aqueous samples

A robust approach to analyzing glycols in aqueous samples is described.

Classifying museum artefacts using SPME–GC–MS

The Column spoke to Katherine Curran, a lecturer in Sustainable Heritage at the UCL Institute for Sustainable Heritage in London, UK, about her work classifying museum artefacts using VOC analysis and SPME–GC–MS.

The influence of salt and pH in aqueous GPC/SEC

What parameters should be considered and optimized in aqueous GPC/SEC

Screening for drugs of abuse

A fast, robust, and reliable method is presented for routine, high-throughput drug screening of urine samples.

News update: The latest news

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