This week we bring you application notes by Agilent Technologies, Shimadzu and Waters Corporation and presentation by MDCW / William & Mary!
We, 25.2.2026
LabRulez
Presentation | Video
Exploring PFAS in consumer goods using GCxGC-high-resolution mass spectrometry (David Alonso, MDCW 2026)
GC×GC-HRTOFMS enables fast and reliable screening of PFAS and emerging contaminants in complex consumer goods, combining EI/PCI/NCI and mass defect workflows for confident identification.
We, 25.2.2026
The Multidimensional Chromatography Workshop
Article | Events
ISC 2026 Short Course 5 - Oligonucleotides and Other Biopharmaceuticals
ISC 2026 Short Course 5 explores chromatographic and MS analysis of oligonucleotides, mRNA, mAbs, ADCs, and AOCs for advanced biopharmaceutical characterization.
Tu, 24.2.2026
International Symposium on Chromatography - (ISC)
Scientific article | Science and research
In Vitro Antibacterial Potential of Pinus nigra-Thymus serpyllum Essential Oil and Antibiotic Combinations
This study demonstrates synergistic antibacterial activity of Pinus nigra and Thymus serpyllum essential oils alone and combined with antibiotics against human pathogens.
Czech scientists develop a material for producing chemicals from water and sunlight, inspired by human enzymes
Czech scientists from CATRIN and CEET developed an enzyme-inspired photocatalyst that produces hydrogen peroxide from sunlight, water and oxygen—without toxic solvents or precious metals.
Th, 19.2.2026
CATRIN
Article | Application
News from LabRulezGCMS Library - Week 08, 2026
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.