Markes International Masterclass: Sample extraction and concentration for GC-MS

Join Markes International and SepSolve Analytical for a free-to-attend, in-person Masterclass dedicated to next-generation sample extraction and concentration for GC–MS.

This unique event will demonstrate how a single automated platform brings together thermal desorption (TD), high-capacity sorptive extraction, headspace (HS) and solid-phase micro extraction (SPME) – all enhanced by cryogen-free trapping – to deliver step-change improvements in sensitivity, reproducibility and analytical coverage.

Whether you currently use HS or SPME, are familiar with TD, or are simply looking to increase the sensitivity of your GC–MS analysis, this Masterclass will provide practical insights into how trapping transforms workflows and extends applications.

To register for this free-to-attend Masterclass, please complete and send the form

Why attend

• Learn how cryogen-free trapping greatly enhances HS, SPME, high-capacity sorptive extraction and TD workflows
• See how these platforms enhance established headspace and SPME approaches to deliver ground-breaking sensitivity
• Gain insights from leading academic and industrial researchers applying these techniques in food, environmental, planetary and clinical sciences
• Take part in a guided laboratory tour
• Experience live demonstrations of software tools that simplify complex GC–MS data comparison

Masterclass highlights

• Enhanced sensitivity in extraction workflows – advances in automated HS, SPME and high-capacity sorptive extraction with cryogen-free trapping
• Applications in focus – from food flavour chemistry and environmental monitoring to planetary protection and urban greenspace profiling
• Workflow innovation – boosting sensitivity and reproducibility in current HS and SPME approaches
• Lab tour and live demos – multi-technique extraction in practice, alongside TD and GC×GC with time-of-flight mass spectrometry

Speakers

• Assoc. Prof. Natasha Spadafora (University of Ferrara) – Optimising volatile organic compound extraction for food quality and safety by integrating green sampling approaches and analytical readiness.
• Dr Damien Eggermont (University of Liege) – Empower headspace extraction exploiting novel, automated sample concentration techniques

Agenda

09:30 Registration & coffee

10:00 Welcome & introduction

10:15 Introduction to VOC and SVOC analysis: fundamentals and recent advances in sampling technologies

• Dr Paul Morris (Markes International Ltd)

11:00 Optimising your sampling strategy – how to choose the right techniques for efficient, exhaustive sampling of VOCs in solid, liquid and gaseous matrices

• Dr Stefan Koschinski (Markes International GmbH)

11:30 Enhancing Volatile Organic Compound extraction for Food Quality and Safety by integrating green Sampling approaches and analytical readiness

• Prof. Natasha Spadafora (University of Ferrara)

12:00 Lunch

13:00 Laboratory tour and software demonstrations

13:30 Monitoring of volatile PFAS compounds in air and materials: ASTM D7891 

• Dr Paul Morris

14:00 Demystifying TD method validation: ensuring high-quality data through the use of automated sample re-collection

• Steffen Samlert (SepSolve Analytical Ltd)

14:30 Empower headspace sorbent extraction exploiting novel, automated sample concentration techniques

• Dr Damien Eggermont (University of Liege)

15:00 US EPA OTM-50: monitoring volatile fluorinated species in industrial emissions. 

• Dr Paul Morris

15:30 Q&A and close