This week we bring you technical note by Agilent Technologies, presentation by MDCW / C³AL and application notes by BaySpec and Shimadzu!
We, 18.2.2026
LabRulez
Presentation | Video
Application of GC×GC for the investigation of fermented beverages (Sarah C. Foster, MDCW 2026)
GC×GC-TOFMS reveals how yeast strain and honey concentration shape mead aroma. Learn the workflow from headspace sampling to PCA/PCoA/HCA, plus key VOC trends across fermentations.
We, 18.2.2026
The Multidimensional Chromatography Workshop
Article | Academy
Why Is It Necessary to Dry the SPE Sorbent Before Elution?
Proper drying of the SPE sorbent is a critical step to achieve high sensitivity, good reproducibility, and maximum analyte recovery, especially for complex sample matrices.
We, 18.2.2026
Phenomenex
Article | Health
Hexane in Food: When Processing Chemistry Meets Public Health
Hexane remains a key food extraction solvent, but EFSA now calls for re-evaluation of its long-term safety. Robust GC-FID and GC-MS methods are critical for reliable residue detection and risk assessment.
Tu, 17.2.2026
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Scientific article | Science and research
Introducing Headspace Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry to Undergraduate Chemistry Students from a Forensic Toxicology Perspective
This undergraduate experiment teaches headspace GC–MS using forensic toxicology analysis of volatiles, integrating calibration, data evaluation, and real-world analytical workflows.
Mo, 16.2.2026
LabRulez
Article | Webinars
Webinars LabRulezGCMS Week 08/2026
3 webinars: 8850 GC, benchtop GC/MS, computerized systems, data integrity, dynamic blender, gas calibration, regulated labs, triple quad MS
Mo, 16.2.2026
LabRulez
Article | Science and research
Current sensors are not good enough. Scientists propose a new way to monitor plant health
Researchers present printable, low-cost sensor technologies using smart materials to enable real-time plant health monitoring and advance smart agriculture solutions.
Th, 12.2.2026
CATRIN
Presentation | Video
Discovery analysis for GCxGC trends using alteration and 2D correlation (Chris Freye, MDCW 2026)
Advanced chemometric methods reveal subtle, statistically significant changes in complex GC×GC-MS and LC-MS data. Learn how Alteration Analysis and 2D correlation turn massive datasets into actionable insights.
Watrex Helium Saver – intelligent helium savings for GC/MS
Helium Saver™ by Watrex Praha cuts helium use in GC/MS. It auto-switches to nitrogen when idle, prevents manual errors, and lowers costs without sacrificing analytical quality.
LECO PEGASUS BTX GC-TOFMS
Discover the LECO Pegasus BTX GC-TOFMS: next-generation TOF technology with femtogram sensitivity, StayClean® ion source, and full-spectrum acquisition for GC and GC×GC applications.
DataApex Clarity Chromatography Software
Clarity is a chromatography data software for data acquisition, processing, and instrument control in regulated environment. Clarity is a flexible solution for devices from different vendors, supporting different applications.