<p><span><strong>If you have been following my </strong></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://concentratingonchromatography.com/"><span><strong>Concentrating on Chromatography podcast</strong></span></a><span><strong>, you know that I am constantly searching for the cutting edge of separation science. After years of interviewing the brightest minds in the field, it has become clear to me that the </strong></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/companies/218"><span><strong>Multidimensional Chromatography Workshop (MDCW)</strong></span></a><span><strong> is undeniably the best up-and-coming event in our industry.</strong></span></p><p><span>While I was unfortunately traveling in Asia during the most recent session, I was able to catch every detail thanks to the incredible work of </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/companies/1"><span><strong>LabRulez</strong></span></a><span>. A huge thank you to <strong>Ivo Novotný</strong> and <strong>the LabRulez team</strong> for providing </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLg-M6fM-05MrGrDggkl_UKzzcHPWPmssh"><strong>Open Access video presentations</strong></a><strong> </strong>of the event<span>. Their </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/"><span><strong>portal </strong></span></a><span>is an invaluable resource for anyone who needs to find technical information quickly and efficiently.</span></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Organomation_MDCW_The_Premier_Up_and_Coming_Event_in_Chromatography_2_65b378bf01.jpg" alt="Organomation: MDCW: The Premier Up-and-Coming Event in Chromatography" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Organomation_MDCW_The_Premier_Up_and_Coming_Event_in_Chromatography_2_65b378bf01.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1044" height="455"></p><h3><span><strong>The Minds Behind the Magic</strong></span></h3><p><span>I have had the privilege of featuring the core organizers of MDCW on my podcast, including<strong> </strong></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/articles?search=Katelynn+Perrault+Uptmor"><span><strong>Katelynn Perrault Uptmor</strong></span></a><span><strong>, </strong></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/articles?search=Dwight+Stoll"><span><strong>Dwight Stoll</strong></span></a><span>, and </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/articles?search=Petr+Vozka"><span><strong>Petr Vozka</strong></span></a><span>. Their dedication to creating a space where<strong> forensic chemistry, environmental analysis</strong>, and <strong>metabolomics </strong>intersect is what makes this workshop so unique. The event is a perfect showcase for how multidimensional techniques—like GC×GC and 2D-LC—are essential for tackling the world's most complex samples.</span></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Organomation_MDCW_The_Premier_Up_and_Coming_Event_in_Chromatography_265c9ec21e.jpg" alt="Organomation: MDCW: The Premier Up-and-Coming Event in Chromatography" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Organomation_MDCW_The_Premier_Up_and_Coming_Event_in_Chromatography_265c9ec21e.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="792" height="230"></p><h3><span><strong>Where Sample Prep Meets High-Resolution Analysis</strong></span></h3><p><span>As we often discuss at Organomation, even the most advanced chromatographic systems depend on meticulous sample preparation. Two presentations highlighted in the LabRulez playlist perfectly illustrate the critical role of </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.organomation.com/what-is-solvent-evaporation"><span><strong>solvent evaporation</strong></span></a><span> and </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.organomation.com/what-is-sample-concentration"><span><strong>sample concentration</strong></span></a><span>.</span></p><h3><span><strong>Chemical Fingerprints: Emma Macturk’s Quest for Hidden Data</strong></span></h3><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1W5197sp6IY"><span><strong>Emma Macturk</strong></span></a><span>, working in Dr. Katelynn Perrault Uptmor’s lab, is redefining how we look at one of the oldest forms of forensic evidence: the fingerprint. While traditional forensics relies on the physical patterns of ridges and whorls, these are often incomplete or smudged in real-world scenarios. Emma’s research shifts the focus to the chemical residue left behind, which can provide vital "class characteristics" like the biological sex and relative age of a suspect.</span></p><p><span>Her optimized workflow is a masterclass in handling complex biological matrices. Using a cotton swab to extract residue from surfaces, the samples are centrifuged and then "</span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/article/5392"><span><strong>blown down</strong></span></a><span>" (a critical concentration step for any trace analysis) before </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.organomation.com/what-is-reconstitution"><span><strong>being reconstituted for GC×GC-TOFMS</strong></span></a><span>.</span></p><p><span>What makes her work truly fascinating—and highly relevant for our readers at Organomation—is the discovery of anthropogenic compounds. Emma identified UVB blockers like octocrylene and various moisturizers hidden within the natural sterols and fatty acids of the skin. The power of multidimensional chromatography allows forensic scientists to resolve these external "lifestyle" markers from endogenous skin compounds, potentially providing a much more detailed profile of a suspect than a physical print ever could.</span></p><h3><span><strong>The "Green" Revolution: Grace Saunders and the Future of Ballistics</strong></span></h3><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClD4fjZMNtA"><span><strong>Grace Saunders</strong></span></a><span><strong> </strong>addressed a looming crisis in forensic ballistics: the shift toward "green ammunition." For decades, the gold standard for detecting gunshot residue (GSR) has been SEM-EDS, which looks for heavy metals like lead, barium, and antimony. However, modern environmental and health standards are leading manufacturers to omit these metals. This means that traditional standards are failing to identify GSR in cases involving green rounds.</span></p><p><span>Grace’s research proposes a dual-pronged approach, using GC×GC to target Organic Gunshot Residue (OGSR). Her liquid extraction protocol is meticulous: samples are extracted in methanol, "</span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.organomation.com/what-is-evaporation-to-dryness"><span><strong>evaporated to dryness under nitrogen</strong></span></a><span>," and then reconstituted. This ensures that volatile and semi-volatile nitroaromatic compounds, such as nitroglycerin and diphenylamine, are concentrated enough for detection.</span></p><p><span>By optimizing parameters like the modulation period (2.5 seconds) and switching to hydrogen carrier gas, Grace was able to resolve these critical markers from the complex background "noise" of human skin. Her work isn't just about better chemistry; it’s about legal survival. As she noted, forensic methods must meet Federal Rule 702 for admissibility in court. Without the organic profiling Grace is developing, evidence from a "green" firearm discharge might never make it past a judge.</span></p><h3><span><strong>The Future of Chromatography</strong></span></h3><p><span>The workshop also featured brilliant presenters like<strong> </strong></span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJm_JwHbArE"><span><strong>Ryland Giebelhaus</strong></span></a><span>, whose work on the metabolomics of cannabis exposure during pregnancy shows the real-world impact of these technologies.</span></p><p><span>The MDCW isn't just another conference; it is a community-driven powerhouse that bridges the gap between proof-of-concept and field-ready applications. Whether you are looking for advanced data reduction strategies or the latest in high-resolution mass spectrometry, this is the event to watch.</span></p><blockquote><p><span>If you missed it this year like I did, I highly recommend visiting the </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?search=MDCW"><span><strong>LabRulez portal</strong></span></a><span><strong> </strong>to see the full breadth of research presented!</span></p></blockquote>

MDCW: The Premier Up-and-Coming Event in Chromatography

<p><strong>🎤Alex Brody</strong></p><p><strong>In this episode of Concentrating on Chromatography, we sit down with Alex Brody, an organic chemist at Aqua America, to discuss the rigorous analytical methods required for regulated drinking water testing.</strong></p><p>Alex walks us through the multi-step PFAS detection process using EPA Method 537.1, including extraction, nitrogen blowdown concentration, and LC-MS analysis. He explains why sample preparation and quality control are critical for achieving trace-level detection—and why these methods can't be rushed or simplified, even with new technologies available.</p><p>We also explore taste and odor investigations, disinfection byproducts, and volatile organic compounds, plus the surprising reality of why regulated labs move slowly when adopting new instrumentation. You'll learn about the quality control checkpoints, peer review processes, and the misconceptions surrounding analytical turnaround times in compliance labs.</p><h5><strong>Topics Covered:</strong></h5><ul><li>Role of organic chemistry in regulated drinking water labs</li><li>EPA compliance requirements and regulatory bodies (EPA, PA-DEP)</li><li>PFAS detection using Method 537.1 and LC-MS</li><li>The critical importance of nitrogen blowdown sample concentration</li><li>Taste and odor analysis: MIB, Geosmin, and unknown compound identification</li><li>Why regulated methods evolve slowly (validation timelines, approval processes)</li><li>Quality control procedures: calibration checks, matrix spikes, surrogate standards, internal standards</li><li>Automated sample preparation and lab efficiency</li><li>Future PFAS regulations and Method 533 expansion</li></ul><h5><strong>Ideal For:</strong></h5><ul><li>Analytical chemists and environmental lab professionals</li><li>Water utilities and compliance officers</li><li>Chromatography practitioners interested in regulated workflows</li><li>Anyone curious about how drinking water safety is ensured</li></ul><h2><strong>Video Transcription</strong></h2><h3><strong>Ensuring Safe Drinking Water Through Advanced Analytical Chemistry</strong></h3><h4><strong>Insights from a Regulated Water Testing Laboratory</strong></h4><p>Analytical laboratories responsible for regulated drinking water testing operate under strict compliance frameworks to ensure the delivery of safe and reliable water supplies. In this interview, Alex, an organic chemist at Aqua America, outlines the scope of analytical work conducted in a modern water quality laboratory. The team primarily focuses on the determination of taste- and odor-causing compounds, disinfection byproducts, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). These analyses rely heavily on <strong>GC-MS and LC-MS instrumentation</strong>, supported by rigorous maintenance programs to ensure continuous operational performance and data reliability.</p><h4><strong>Regulatory Compliance and Quality Control in Drinking Water Analysis</strong></h4><p>Operating as a regulated drinking water laboratory requires adherence to stringent requirements established by agencies such as the <strong>U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)</strong> and state-level regulatory bodies. Compliance is driven by extensive quality control protocols integrated into every analytical batch. Typical workflows include calibration verification, matrix spike recovery assessments, internal standard monitoring, and surrogate performance checks. Notably, analytical batches are often limited in sample number to accommodate a substantial proportion of quality control samples, reflecting the critical importance of data defensibility in regulatory reporting.</p><p>One common misconception is the perceived speed at which results can be delivered. In reality, comprehensive sample preparation, including extraction procedures and validation steps, can extend turnaround times to a full working day or longer. Additionally, validated regulatory workflows impose limitations on the rapid adoption of new analytical technologies, as method modifications must undergo formal evaluation and approval before implementation.</p><h4><strong>Analytical Strategies for Taste and Odor Investigations</strong></h4><p>Taste and odor events represent a significant operational challenge for water utilities. Standard targeted methods are routinely applied for compounds such as <strong>2-methylisoborneol (MIB)</strong> and <strong>geosmin</strong>, which are commonly associated with earthy or musty sensory characteristics. When targeted analysis does not reveal the source, laboratories employ <strong>broad-scan GC-MS screening</strong> combined with spectral library interpretation to identify potential causative compounds. In some cases, sensory evaluation panels complement instrumental analysis, providing preliminary insight into potential treatment-related or environmental influences affecting water quality.</p><h4><strong>PFAS Monitoring: Methodological Complexity and Trace-Level Sensitivity</strong></h4><p>PFAS determination represents a rapidly evolving priority in drinking water monitoring. The laboratory currently applies <strong>EPA Method 537.1</strong>, with efforts underway to expand capabilities through certification for <strong>Method 533</strong>, thereby broadening analyte coverage. Analytical workflows typically involve solid-phase extraction followed by solvent evaporation using nitrogen-assisted blow-down techniques to achieve the trace-level sensitivity required for regulatory compliance. This concentration step is essential because PFAS compounds remain non-volatile under controlled evaporation conditions, enabling enhanced detection performance upon reconstitution and LC-MS analysis.</p><h4><strong>Future Directions in Drinking Water Analytics</strong></h4><p>Looking ahead, the primary technological driver in regulated water analysis is the demand for <strong>increasingly lower detection limits</strong> and expanded compound coverage. While regulatory frameworks can slow methodological innovation, laboratories continue to pursue efficiency improvements, such as automated sample preparation systems and optimized analytical workflows. These advances support the growing need to process high sample volumes while maintaining the stringent data quality standards required for public health protection.</p><p>Ultimately, the work performed in regulated drinking water laboratories represents a critical intersection of analytical chemistry, environmental monitoring, and public safety. Continuous methodological refinement, coupled with advances in mass spectrometry and sample preparation technologies, will play a central role in addressing emerging contaminants and ensuring long-term water quality assurance.</p><blockquote><p><strong>This text has been automatically transcribed from a video presentation using AI technology. It may contain inaccuracies and is not guaranteed to be 100% correct.</strong></p></blockquote><blockquote><h4><strong>Concentrating on Chromatography Podcast</strong></h4><p>Dive into the frontiers of chromatography, mass spectrometry, and sample preparation with host David Oliva. Each episode features candid conversations with leading researchers, industry innovators, and passionate scientists who are shaping the future of analytical chemistry. From decoding PFAS detection challenges to exploring the latest in AI-assisted liquid chromatography, this show uncovers practical workflows, sustainability breakthroughs, and the real-world impact of separation science. Whether you’re a chromatographer, lab professional, or researcher you'll discover inspiring content!</p><p>You can find <strong>Concentrating on Chromatography Podcast </strong>in podcast apps:</p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1wZg67rCjoGju4yhqxI3tL"><strong>Spotify</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/tz/podcast/concentrating-on-chromatography/id1788429185"><strong>Apple podcast</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://podscan.fm/podcasts/concentrating-on-chromatography"><strong>podscan</strong></a></li></ul><p>and on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/@ChromatographyTalk/videos"><strong>YouTube channel</strong></a></p></blockquote>

Regulated Drinking Water Testing: PFAS Detection, Sample Prep & Real Lab Insights

<p><strong>Anna Vanluchene&nbsp;from UCT Prague’s&nbsp;Department of Chemical Engineering has received a&nbsp;prestigious start-up grant from the Dagmar Procházková Fund. However, she did not receive funding right away. In this interview, she describes how she developed ten versions of her&nbsp;</strong><i><strong>Illuminating Flow</strong></i><strong>&nbsp;project idea (combining photocatalysis with flow reactors for pharmaceutical synthesis). She explains why she considers perseverance to be crucial when applying for grants, how international experience has influenced her approach to team management, and how her research can reduce the chemical industry’s&nbsp;dependence on fossil fuels and imports from China.</strong></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_2_5b7d63b8e9.jpg" alt="VŠCHT Prague/Tomáš Balický: I waited two years for a start-up grant and wrote ten versions of my project idea" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_2_5b7d63b8e9.jpg 127w," sizes="100vw" width="1128" height="1387"></p><h5><strong>What did the Dagmar Procházková Fund grant mean to you?</strong></h5><p>I&nbsp;consider it to be a&nbsp;great success. It is the first injection of funding that will allow me to ensure full independence for my research endeavour, to start my own research group, and to fund students so I&nbsp;can get started properly.</p><h5><strong>What have been your previous experiences with grants?</strong></h5><p>During my doctorate, a <i>cotutelle</i> (international doctorate under dual supervision), I&nbsp;was funded by a&nbsp;grant from the French government. Then I&nbsp;worked at the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (CAS) and received a&nbsp;Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship to go abroad. The idea for my now-funded project was developed about two years ago and, since then, I&nbsp;have gradually developed and adapted the idea for various grant calls. I&nbsp;submitted about ten different versions of the proposal. I&nbsp;did not receive a&nbsp;grant from the Dagmar Procházková Fund last year, but this year, my application was successful.</p><h5><strong>This probably requires a&nbsp;great deal of patience and perseverance.</strong></h5><p>Certainly, because the success rates for most grants have been declining for some time. But as a&nbsp;motivational example, I&nbsp;will tell the story of Timothy Noel, a&nbsp;Belgian professor of chemistry living in the Netherlands. He applied for the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) grant, which is among the most sought-after in Europe, seven times. But no failure deterred him and eventually he succeeded and opened the door to potentially massive grant funding. He was already one of the world’s&nbsp;top scientists in the field at that time and openly described his journey on his blog <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.noelresearchgroup.com/2022/03/17/my-personal-story-to-obtain-an-erc-grant-7-submissions-4-interviews-and-6-heartbreaks/"><strong>blog</strong></a>.</p><h5><strong>What advice does this convey to other grant applicants and early career researchers?</strong></h5><p>Start early, read a&nbsp;lot, don’t&nbsp;give up, and—most importantly—apply repeatedly. Learn from rejections and overcome possible frustration from failures. Read blogs and books by successful people, where you will find not only the glorious results of their work, but also the hardships they faced over their entire journeys. Of course, building your team and laboratory is impossible without finances. I&nbsp;myself still hope that I&nbsp;will be able to receive even bigger grants in the future.</p><h5><strong>How has your international experience influenced your scientific approach?</strong></h5><p>A&nbsp;lot and on several levels. Different laboratories teach you how to do&nbsp;things differently. You gain varied experience about how different institutions function. You see other people’s&nbsp;positive motivations, their ability to be ambitious without negativity, their involvement in institutional matters, their openness to cooperation with companies (e.g., tech transfers, spin-offs). The most important thing is to broaden your horizons. I&nbsp;see going abroad as a&nbsp;necessity. What I&nbsp;have taken away the most is drive, great support, and the idea that scientific output is not just about metrics, but also about dedication to one’s&nbsp;topic.</p><h5><strong>What is your </strong><i><strong>Illuminating Flow: Transport Phenomena in Photocatalysis</strong></i><strong> about, in layperson’s&nbsp;terms, and how is it unique?</strong></h5><p>Most of today’s&nbsp;chemical industry is still based on thermal processes and fossil fuels. Photochemistry enables electrification, where the energy source is photons delivered by LEDs, which can generate electricity from renewable sources. Current research focuses mainly on chemical reactions and their mechanisms, but as a&nbsp;chemical engineer, I&nbsp;focus on designing processes and reactors suitable for industrial use. In batch reactors, light fades rapidly with distance from a&nbsp;source, so much of a&nbsp;reaction mixture is not illuminated. Flow reactors solve this problem, but they bring new challenges such as working with solid catalysts and subsequently scaling up production and achieving higher production rates of the desired chemicals at a&nbsp;given scale.</p><p>One can imagine a&nbsp;transparent tube with a&nbsp;catalyst on the walls, upon which light shines and through which reactants flow. This project has a&nbsp;unique emphasis on engineering solutions and overall process efficiency.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_3_b978abf25c.jpg" alt="VŠCHT Prague/Tomáš Balický: I waited two years for a start-up grant and wrote ten versions of my project idea" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_3_b978abf25c.jpg 241w," sizes="100vw" width="1228" height="799"></p><h5><strong>So, were you inspired by a&nbsp;gap in the market to connect photocatalysis with transport phenomena?</strong></h5><p>Exactly. I&nbsp;combine my areas of expertise: microfluidics, photocatalytic degradation of organic substances (CAS), and synthesis (MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship). The idea itself is not new, and pharmaceutical companies are very interested in “greener” photochemistry, but in practice, there is often a&nbsp;lack of appropriate engineering solutions and apparatus for industrial use.</p><h5><strong>What are the practical applications of your work and what substances are you focusing on?</strong></h5><p>Mainly on pharmaceuticals and on the synthesis of so-called fine chemicals, which are often the building blocks for the production of pharmaceuticals. There is also a&nbsp;geopolitical dimension to this, i.e. less dependence on imports from China and sustainable synthesis in Europe where it makes economic sense.</p><h5><strong>And what chemicals are you specifically talking about?</strong></h5><p>For example, building blocks for advanced synthesis, compounds prepared by trifluoromethylation reactions, or products of oxidation reactions with singlet oxygen. At the same time, we focus on reactions that are, in the classical design process, less safe or technologically demanding, where new approaches, such as photochemistry in flow reactors, could be safer and have better process control. Of course, this is not a&nbsp;universal solution for all types of reactions.</p><h5><strong>The goal of this project?</strong></h5><p>I&nbsp;plan to start a&nbsp;fully functional laboratory and research team, create high-quality experimental data on selected molecules and based on them, try to build cooperation with industrial partners. Without data, it is impossible to come to companies with just an idea. Within three years, I&nbsp;would like to have results that can be realistically presented and further developed.</p><h5><strong>What are the main challenges in transport phenomena during photocatalysis?</strong></h5><p>The methodology for repeatability of experiments in photochemistry is relatively demanding and there are unforeseen obstacles in building apparatus. Also, the scale-up from microliters to a&nbsp;larger scale.</p><h5><strong>What methodology will you use, and how big are the microreactors and their flow rates?</strong></h5><p>I&nbsp;have two different directions in methodological design. The first direction involves microreactors the size of a&nbsp;laboratory slide. You make a&nbsp;structure using a&nbsp;laser, and then you have to cast it and make a&nbsp;microreactor. This allows you to quickly adjust the geometry of the reactor. This method is, of course, not applicable in the commercial setting, but it is ideal for studying transport phenomena and precise measurements.</p><p>The second direction involves reactors that are flow cells. These are already larger, approximately 15 x 15 centimetres, and their flow rates are in the order of millilitres per hour. This is the initial scale that we will further increase during the project.</p><h5><strong>There is a&nbsp;big difference between a&nbsp;flow rate of microlitres per hour and industrial needs. Will it not work differently in reality?</strong></h5><p>Our research will focus on studying the phenomena themselves for now, and scaling will be addressed later. In addition, we will combine the experimental data obtained with computer simulations that will help design suitable conditions for a&nbsp;larger scale. For some high-value fine chemicals, these scales, combined with continuous operation or parallelization of reactors, may already be practically usable.</p><h5><strong>What catalysts will you use and how will you attach them to the reactor walls?</strong></h5><p>I&nbsp;am focusing on heterogeneous photocatalysis, and we will mainly use graphitic carbon nitride and its more advanced modifications. These are semiconductor materials that can be synthesized relatively easily and are suitable for immobilization on glass reactor walls. A&nbsp;key part of this project is the creation of a&nbsp;stable catalytic layer for long-term flow-through operations. To increase the contact of reactants with the catalyst, we will also consider multiphase modes, for example, gas bubbling, in order to disrupt the otherwise laminar flow.</p><h5><strong>Why did you choose this field and the Department of Chemical Engineering?</strong></h5><p>During my postdoc in Belgium, the department had an opening for an Assistant Professor position that caught my attention and I&nbsp;applied for it. I&nbsp;did my undergraduate, graduate, and initial doctoral studies here, and I&nbsp;love the department. I&nbsp;have a&nbsp;Bachelor’s&nbsp;degree in Chemistry.</p><h5><strong>Are you collaborating with anyone?</strong></h5><p>We collaborate with BUT Brno focusing on creating layers and immobilizing catalysts on glass, as well as with the Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. And as for organic synthesis, we are connected with Ghent University via postdoc internships. At the same time, my colleague Viola Tokárová and I&nbsp;received a&nbsp;Czech Science Foundation grant in cooperation with BUT Brno and Masaryk University, with our part of the project focusing on the use of flow reactors for photochemical reactions and testing the antibacterial properties of photocatalytic materials. And I&nbsp;am writing other grant proposals in which I&nbsp;am trying to build new collaborations.</p><h5><strong>What does the creation of an independent research group at UCT Prague look like?</strong></h5><p>I&nbsp;started by renovating the premises that were assigned to me and gradually building my team. It is important for research work to have Ph.D. students; I&nbsp;have already hired one and we will recruit more. In addition to building the group, I&nbsp;will engage in securing further funding for the group, so I&nbsp;will be writing more grant proposals. It is important to think far enough in advance when it comes to prospective funding for a&nbsp;research group.</p><h5><strong>What type of students are you looking for?</strong></h5><p>The laboratory and team I&nbsp;are building will be very multidisciplinary, just like the area I&nbsp;am working on. That is why I&nbsp;am looking for students who are attracted to true multidisciplinary research, those who, for example, have knowledge of engineering, but who don’t&nbsp;mind a&nbsp;little bit of pure chemistry. One student in their own right does not have to (and cannot) know every subject, so I&nbsp;will ideally have a&nbsp;team consisting of different people with different research backgrounds. Motivated, DIY-type students who would rather enthusiastically build or invent something themselves than conduct repetitive measurements. Organic or analytical chemists will also find their place here. If this topic is interesting to students in any way, they can definitely contact me. I&nbsp;am also open to interdepartmental cooperation with other UCT Prague Faculties.</p><h5><strong>How would you describe your path to photocatalysis/chemical engineering?</strong></h5><p>Studying Chemistry as an undergrad gave me a&nbsp;broad perspective, but I&nbsp;was gradually narrowing my focus and eventually chose engineering. Chemical engineering intrigued me with its logic and was the easiest for me to grasp at the time. But I&nbsp;have always enjoyed working on projects more than the studies themselves. Even during my Bachelor studies, I&nbsp;really enjoyed and was interested in the Professor Štěpánek Group’s&nbsp;projects, where I&nbsp;was doing something completely different than I&nbsp;do&nbsp;now. I&nbsp;only got into photochemistry during my time at CAS and then, during my postdoctoral fellowship, I&nbsp;devoted myself to electrochemistry. My current focus is, thus, a&nbsp;natural interlinking of all these areas. Consequentially, I&nbsp;developed an awareness of the necessity to become independent and return to the department with my own, different research agenda, which, in my opinion, is an important and correct basis for establishing my own research group.</p><h5><strong>What is the biggest challenge of this project for you?</strong></h5><p>The transition from being a&nbsp;postdoc to a&nbsp;leadership position is a&nbsp;big change for me and I&nbsp;think it is not talked about enough. It means a&nbsp;shift from my own experimental work to leading a&nbsp;team, planning and delegating tasks, and motivating students. From a&nbsp;practical point of view, one of the main challenges is the transfer of reactions from the microscale to functional systems, the construction of reactors, the immobilization of catalysts, and generally confirming that this direction makes sense in the long term and that it has future potential.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_1_66ac267e06.jpg" alt="VŠCHT Prague/Tomáš Balický: I waited two years for a start-up grant and wrote ten versions of my project idea" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_1_66ac267e06.jpg 155w," sizes="100vw" width="830" height="839"></p>

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EST Analytical FLEX 2 Robotic Sampling Platform

The FLEX 2 autosampler streamlines GC/GC-MS workflows with liquid, headspace, and SPME capability, MTX tool change, and Prep Ahead for faster, more reliable VOC analysis.

<p><strong>The FLEX 2 is a versatile GC autosampler designed to handle both sample preparation and sample introduction for GC and GC/MS analysis. Supporting liquid injection, headspace, and SPME, it delivers exceptional accuracy and reproducibility. Its Prep Ahead function improves efficiency by allowing sample preparation during ongoing GC runs, maximizing system utilization and throughput.</strong></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/EST_Analytical_FLEX_2_Robotic_Sampling_Platform_3_853e02f151.jpg" alt="EST Analytical: FLEX 2 Robotic Sampling Platform" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_EST_Analytical_FLEX_2_Robotic_Sampling_Platform_3_853e02f151.jpg 168w," sizes="100vw" width="628" height="584"></p><h4><strong>Key Features</strong></h4><h5><strong>Flexible Sample Preparation with Multi Tool Change (MTX)</strong></h5><ul><li>Automated <strong>Multi Tool Change (MTX)</strong> enables seamless switching between tools</li><li>Enhances laboratory productivity, accuracy, and safety by reducing manual prep errors</li><li>Supports dilution, reagent addition, and internal standard spiking with precision</li><li>Can operate as a benchtop preparation station for derivatization and extraction steps</li></ul><h5><strong>Liquid Injection Capabilities</strong></h5><ul><li>Injection range: <strong>0.5–10 μL</strong> (standard syringe) or <strong>50–500 μL</strong> (optional large-volume syringe)</li><li>Supports both standard and large-volume injections (up to 500 μL)</li><li>Programmable injection speed control, from ultra-fast to very slow</li><li>Optional cooled trays available for temperature-sensitive samples</li></ul><h5><strong>Headspace Sampling</strong></h5><ul><li>Injection range: <strong>100–2500 μL</strong> (2.5 mL syringe), <strong>100–1000 μL</strong> (1.0 mL syringe), or <strong>500–5000 μL</strong> (5.0 mL syringe)</li><li>Offers both <strong>orbital</strong> and <strong>oscillating</strong> agitation to improve sample consistency</li><li>Six heated vial positions for <strong>2, 10, or 20 mL vials</strong></li><li>Temperature range: <strong>ambient to 200 °C</strong></li><li>Shaking: orbital (120–750 rpm) or oscillation (190 Hz)</li></ul><h5><strong>Automated SPME</strong></h5><ul><li>Compatible with both traditional and direct immersion SPME methods</li><li>Heated conditioning station:<ul><li>Fiber: <strong>ambient to 350 °C</strong></li><li>Needle: <strong>ambient to 150 °C</strong></li><li>Sweep gas port for conditioning</li></ul></li><li>Heated mixing station: <strong>ambient to 150 °C</strong>, mixing speeds <strong>380–725 rpm</strong></li></ul><h5><strong>Efficiency &amp; Throughput</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Prep Ahead function</strong> allows ongoing sample prep during GC runs</li><li>Fully automates switching between liquid injection, headspace, and SPME with MTX</li><li>Reduces manual workload and preparation errors while improving reproducibility</li></ul><h4><strong>Technical Specifications</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Compatible Systems</strong>: GC and GC/MS platforms</li><li><strong>Injection Modes</strong>: Liquid (0.5–500 μL), Headspace (100–5000 μL), SPME (traditional &amp; direct immersion)</li><li><strong>Temperature Ranges</strong>: Headspace up to 200 °C, SPME fiber up to 350 °C, SPME needle up to 150 °C</li><li><strong>Agitation</strong>: Orbital (120–750 rpm) and oscillating (190 Hz)</li><li><strong>Capacity</strong>: Six heated vial positions for 2, 10, or 20 mL vials</li><li><strong>Automation</strong>: Multi Tool Change (MTX), Prep Ahead function</li></ul>

EST Analytical LGX-50 for Methane in Water

The EST LGX-50 automates RSK-175 dissolved gas testing in water, boosting throughput, ensuring ASTM/EPA compliance, and reducing manual sample preparation errors.

<p><strong>The LGX-50 automates the preparation of water samples for headspace analysis of dissolved gases such as methane, ethane, and ethene. Traditionally, RSK-175 testing has been labor-intensive and time-consuming, requiring manual vial preparation. The LGX-50 eliminates this step, streamlining workflows and ensuring compliance with EPA Method 5035 and ASTM D8028. By automating dissolved gas extraction, laboratories can boost throughput, reduce errors, and deliver more consistent results for shale gas and environmental testing.</strong></p><h4><strong>Key Features</strong></h4><h5><strong>Maximized Productivity</strong></h5><ul><li>Fully automates <strong>RSK-175 sample processing</strong></li><li>ASTM D8028 compliant for dissolved gas testing</li><li>Holds up to <strong>50 samples</strong> for high-throughput operation</li><li>Optical sensors prevent vial misplacement and syringe/elevator errors</li><li>Robust XYZ design ensures reliability and consistent performance</li></ul><h5><strong>Simplified Operation</strong></h5><ul><li>Intuitive, user-friendly software designed for quick setup and operation</li><li>Remote access functionality allows labs to monitor sample progress via the server</li><li>Reduces manual preparation steps, increasing accuracy and reproducibility</li></ul><h4><strong>Technical Specifications</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Compliance</strong>: EPA Method 5035, ASTM D8028</li><li><strong>Capacity</strong>: Up to 50 samples per batch</li><li><strong>Target Compounds</strong>: Methane, ethane, ethene, and other dissolved gases in water</li><li><strong>Automation</strong>: XYZ robotic design with optical sensors for error prevention</li><li><strong>Software</strong>: Intuitive, remote-access capable interface</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific TriPlus™ RSH SMART Autosampler

Extend automation, performance, and versatility for GC and GC/MS applications, while ensuring easier and safer operations through SMART consumables ID recognition and usage tracking.

<div><div id="product-description"><p><strong>Expand automated sampling capabilities beyond liquid, headspace, and solid phase microextraction (SPME) injections. The advanced, built-in robotics of the Thermo Scientific™ TriPlus™ RSH SMART Autosampler deliver exceptional precision, sample handling flexibility, and reliable unattended operation. Enabling SMART consumables tracking, it offers easier, safer and traceable operations. Accurate and repeatable sample preparation and injection are essential to achieving the highest quality GC/GC-MS results. Enhance data quality and laboratory efficiency by automating your entire sample handling workflow.</strong></p></div><div><p>The TriPlus RSH SMART Autosampler brings together technological innovations that further expand automation, performance and versatility for GC and GC-MS applications, while ensuring easier and safer operations through SMART consumables ID recognition and usage tracking. Automated high-precision sample handling eliminates the manual labor and downtime typically required for tasks as standard/sample dilutions, internal standard addition and derivatization.</p><h3><strong>SMART Consumables</strong></h3><p>Validated SMART consumables are equipped with unique SMART chip storing parameters, ranges and usage history; enabling full traceability of sample preparation down to the syringe.</p><h3><strong>Automatic Syringe Changeout</strong></h3><p>Automatic Tool Change (ATC) capability automates the use of different syringes for sample preparation steps or different injection techniques within the sequence.</p><h3><strong>Vial Bottom Sensing Expands Application Range</strong></h3><p>Precise detection of vial bottoms enables the autosampler to accurately withdraw from sample amounts as little as 5 μL, enhancing data quality of sample-limited applications.</p><h3><strong>Flexible liquid sample handling</strong></h3><p>Optimized liquid injection modes and customizable syringe filling techniques, support a wide range of sample types and full GC inlet compatibility.</p><h3><strong>Automated headspace injection for volatile analysis</strong></h3><p>High temperature gas-tight syringe allows direct headspace injection into the GC inlet for increased injection volume flexibility. Sample vial capacity of up to 300x 10 mL/20 mL vials and sample incubation overlapping, facilitate long unattended operation.</p><h3><strong>Automated, solvent-free SPME</strong></h3><p>Precise control of all steps—fiber preconditioning, adsorption and desorption, as well as fiber washes—delivers maximum performance for SPME applications. Boost productivity with the optimized SPME Arrow design. It offers optimized fiber geometry to achieve 10x superior sensitivity compared to classical SPME, 2x faster extraction time and superior robustness.</p><h3><strong>Automated Sample Preparation</strong></h3><p>The Triplus RSH SMART Autosampler combines highly versatile sample injection capability with automated sample preparation procedures, eliminating typical GC-MS workflow bottlenecks. Daily operations ranging from sample/standard dilution to more complex derivatization protocols, can be fully automated and easily programmed with the Sampling Workflow Editor Software.</p><h3><strong>Extend productivity with the optional 1D barcode reader</strong></h3><p>The optional 1D barcode reader eliminates the need to log and track sample information manually; enabling you to streamline internal operations, save time, increase efficiency, and reduce errors.</p><h3><strong>Specifications</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Type: </strong>TriPlus RSH SMART Standard Liquid, Regular Rail</li><li><strong>Sample Capacity:</strong> 4608 Well Plates, 840 x 0.5 mL or 0.7 mL Vials, 648 x 2 mL Sample Vials, 240 x 10 mL or 20 mL Vials</li><li><strong>Injection Mode: </strong>8 Fully Customizable Method-Specific Injection Mode Presets</li><li><strong>Injection Speed:</strong> Selectable from 0.1 μL/s to 2000 μL/s</li><li><strong>Injection Volume: </strong>0.1 to 10,000 μL</li><li><strong>Description: </strong>TriPlus RSH SMART configured for liquid injection on regular X-axis length. Only for manual tool change. Complete with liquid syringe tool, 2 x 10 μL SMART syringes, standard washing station and a single tray holder with 3 trays for 2 mL vials. Expandible to other sampling techniques (Headspace, SPME, SPME Arrow, ITEX-DHS) and with sample preparation tools.</li><li><strong>Tool Exchange:</strong> Only for manual tool exchange. No tool park station.</li><li><strong>For Use With (Equipment):</strong> Compatible with Smart syringes/fibers only.</li></ul></div></div>

Thermo Scientific™ TriPlus™ RSH Autosampler

Robotic GC autosampler with multimode injection, tool exchange, and full sample prep automation. Enables 24/7 workflows for food, environmental, and forensic labs.

<h4><strong>Flexible, high-capacity autosampler for GC and GC-MS with advanced sample prep automation</strong></h4><p><strong>The TriPlus RSH Autosampler is a versatile robotic sampling platform designed to maximize automation, precision, and productivity in gas chromatography workflows. Fully compatible with Thermo Scientific™ GC and GC-MS systems, it supports liquid, headspace (HS), and SPME/SPME Arrow injections, with optional modules for µSPE, ITEX-DHS, and automated sample preparation. The unique Automatic Tool Change (ATC) system allows the autosampler to switch between up to six syringes in a single sequence, enabling unattended workflows for complex multistep protocols.</strong></p><h3><strong>Key Features and Benefits</strong></h3><h4>🧪 <strong>Multimode Injection and Sample Handling</strong></h4><ul><li>Supports liquid, headspace, SPME, SPME Arrow, and ITEX-DHS techniques</li><li>Switch between injection modes in a single sequence using ATC</li><li>Bottom vial sensing enables precise injections from as little as <strong>5 μL</strong> of sample</li></ul><h4>🔁 <strong>Automated Sample Preparation</strong></h4><ul><li>Perform dilution, standard addition, derivatization, and internal standard workflows</li><li>Tools: Vortexer, Incubator, Heatex-Stirrer, Dilutor, µSPE module</li><li>Visual drag-and-drop <strong>Sampling Workflow Editor</strong> for custom prep protocols</li></ul><h4>📦 <strong>High Throughput and Capacity</strong></h4><ul><li>Unattended operation with up to <strong>972 × 2 mL vials</strong> or <strong>840 × 0.7 mL vials</strong></li><li>Extended X-arm option for larger trays and accessory support</li><li>Dual-GC configurations with Clone Mode or DoublePro setups</li></ul><h4>⚙️ <strong>Precision and Flexibility</strong></h4><ul><li>Automated Tool Change (ATC): Up to <strong>6 tools</strong> in one sequence</li><li>Injection volume range: <strong>0.1 μL to 10 mL</strong></li><li>Compatible with all major GC injector types (SSL, PTV, OC, PKD, PPKD)</li></ul><h4>🧠 <strong>Smart Software and Control</strong></h4><ul><li>Fully integrated with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/76"><strong>Chromeleon™</strong></a>,<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1758"><strong> Xcalibur™</strong></a>, and <strong>Chrom-Card™ CDS</strong></li><li>Local controller or virtual terminal control interface</li><li>Barcode readers for full sample tracking</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/application::product.product/Thermo-TriPlus-RSH-Autosampler-1.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ TriPlus™ RSH Autosampler" width="null" height="null"></p><h3><strong>Applications</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Food safety</strong>: Trace analytes, contaminants, derivatization (e.g. FAMEs, dioxins)</li><li><strong>Environmental</strong>: VOCs, SVOCs, POPs, air toxics</li><li><strong>Forensics &amp; clinical</strong>: Biological matrices, explosive residues, drugs</li><li><strong>Chemical industry</strong>: Routine QC, trace impurities, residual solvents</li><li><strong>High-throughput labs</strong>: 24/7 unattended workflows with complex prep steps</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/application::product.product/QExactive-GCMSMS-Orbitrap-with-Autosampler-sideangle-1856x1391.jpg-650.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ TriPlus™ RSH Autosampler" width="null" height="null"></p>

Thermo Scientific™ TriPlus™ 500 GC Headspace Autosampler

Powered by a completely new design, the Thermo Scientific™ TriPlus™ 500 Headspace Autosampler delivers reliability and robustness for testing laboratories performing volatiles analysis.

<p><strong>Powered by a completely new design, the Thermo Scientific™ TriPlus™ 500 Headspace Autosampler delivers reliability and robustness for testing laboratories performing volatiles analysis.</strong></p><p>Valve-and-loop technology and <strong>other innovative features</strong> ensure that this autosampler streamlines daily workflows, saving time with reliable unattended operation, optimizing sample throughput with expanded vial capability, and facilitating method portability with powerful software. Smartly integrated with the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/483"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ TRACE™ 1600 Series GC</strong></a><strong>,</strong> this modular platform provides today's analytical testing and services laboratories with the productivity needed to succeed.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Pragolab_Schematicke_znazorneni_nastriku_pomoci_Head_Space_autosampleru_Thermo_Tri_Plus_500_fd64009b8a/Pragolab-Schematicke-znazorneni-nastriku-pomoci-HeadSpace-autosampleru-Thermo-TriPlus-500.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ TriPlus™ 500 GC Headspace Autosampler: Valve-and-loop headspace injection principle" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Pragolab_Schematicke_znazorneni_nastriku_pomoci_Head_Space_autosampleru_Thermo_Tri_Plus_500_fd64009b8a/thumbnail_Pragolab-Schematicke-znazorneni-nastriku-pomoci-HeadSpace-autosampleru-Thermo-TriPlus-500.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1812" height="560"></p><h4><strong>Reliability for analytical testing and services laboratories and versatility for research and method development.</strong></h4><p>The new design of the TriPlus 500 Headspace Autosampler incorporates innovative features for highly accurate analytical results, including:</p><h5><strong>New pneumatic controls for high precision and robustness</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Best injection repeatability</strong> for consistent results at every run.</li><li><strong>No carryover </strong>due to effective sample path purging.</li><li><strong>Automatic leak check </strong>during injection to ensure safe runs.</li></ul><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:681/480;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Tri_Plus_500_GC_Headspace_Autosampler_2_62a58c525f.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ TriPlus™ 500 GC Headspace Autosampler: Long Sequence Area Counts Repeatability. 120 consecutive headspace injections of a 50 ppm ethanol solution in water (5 ml in 10 ml crimp top vial). Overall RSD%=0.7" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Tri_Plus_500_GC_Headspace_Autosampler_2_62a58c525f.jpg 221w," sizes="100vw" width="681" height="480"></figure><h5><strong>Best sample integrity and ease-of-use via direct column connection</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>A shorter sample path</strong> for high inertness towards polar compounds.</li><li><strong>Expanded high temperature</strong> <strong>applicability</strong> <strong>with higher recovery </strong>of high boiling point compounds.</li><li><strong>Simplified method set up </strong>with no transfer line and injector temperature settings required.</li></ul><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:720/484;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Tri_Plus_500_GC_Headspace_Autosampler_3_a7e8932898.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ TriPlus™ 500 GC Headspace Autosampler: Recovery of a standard hydrocarbon mixture C10-C40 at high temperature operation, showing >60% recovery at 300°C" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Tri_Plus_500_GC_Headspace_Autosampler_3_a7e8932898.jpg 232w," sizes="100vw" width="720" height="484"></figure><h5><strong>Compact yet scalable design for better laboratory efficiency and productivity</strong></h5><ul><li>Compact HS-GC design saves<strong> 30%</strong> of valuable bench space.</li><li>Tailored throughput requirements with in-field scalability from<strong> 12 to 240 vials</strong>, requiring no additional space and no compromise on performance.</li><li>Faster sample equilibration with the new <strong>Quick Spin Shaking design</strong> for maximal sensitivity in a shorter cycle time.</li></ul><h5><strong>Comprehensive HS-GC configuration solution</strong></h5><ul><li>Available with<strong> direct column connection</strong> or transfer line for maximum configuration flexibility.</li><li>When a direct column connection is not possible, the autosampler configured with a transfer line maintains <strong>high precision, efficient sample transfer.</strong></li><li>When configured with a transfer line, the TriPlus 500 HS autosampler<strong> </strong>is ideal for connecting to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/483"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ TRACE™ 1600 Series GC</strong> </a>with auxiliary oven or for connection to third-party GC instruments</li><li>The TriPlus 500 HS with transfer line allows <strong>combined headspace and liquid injection</strong> in the same column, through operation with the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/70"><strong>TriPlus 100 LS </strong></a><strong>or TriPlus RSH or</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/422"><strong> RSH SMART</strong></a><strong> autosampler on the same GC.</strong></li></ul><h5><strong>Software and system checks for compliance and data integrity</strong></h5><ul><li>Integrated with <strong>Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ CDS software</strong>, Title 21 CFR Part 11-compliant.</li><li>Easy analytical system performance qualification with the IQ/OQ/PQ Qualification Wizard and daily sequence performance checks with the System Suitability Test Wizard.</li></ul><h4><strong data-start="0" data-end="18" data-is-only-node="">Specifications</strong></h4><ul><li><strong data-start="21" data-end="30">Type:</strong> TriPlus™ 500 GC Headspace Autosampler</li><li><strong data-start="71" data-end="91">Sample Capacity:</strong> 12 Vials, Upgradable to 120 and 240 Vials</li><li><strong data-start="136" data-end="155">Injection Mode:</strong>&nbsp;<ul><li>Standard</li><li>Multiple Headspace Extraction (MHE)</li><li>Multiple Headspace Injection (MHI)</li></ul></li><li><strong data-start="240" data-end="256">Description:</strong> TriPlus™ 500 Headspace Autosampler with Direct Column Connection</li><li><strong data-start="324" data-end="337">Software:</strong> Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon CDS, Thermo Scientific™ TraceFinder, and Thermo Scientific™ XCalibur Software</li><li><strong data-start="448" data-end="477">For Use With (Equipment):</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/483">Trace 1600 Series</a></li><li><strong data-start="498" data-end="511">Quantity:</strong> Each</li><li><strong data-start="519" data-end="533">Unit Size:</strong> Each</li></ul>

LECO L-PAL3 GC Autosampler

LECO L-PAL3 GC Autosampler delivers flexible, discrimination-free GC injections with automated liquid, headspace, SPME, and ITEX sampling, high vial capacity, and minimal carryover.

<p><strong>Available exclusively from LECO, the L-PAL3 GC Autosampler is a highly robust, fully integrated autosampling platform designed for high flexibility and reliability in gas chromatography workflows. Based on proven CTC PAL3 technology, it supports discrimination-free ultrafast GC injections and minimizes carryover while ensuring precise and reproducible sample handling.</strong></p><p>Key innovations include <strong>automatic tool exchange (ATX)</strong> for seamless switching between liquid, headspace, SPME, and ITEX sampling modes, <strong>vial bottom sensing</strong> to prevent mis-injections, and high vial capacity for unattended operation. These features allow analysts to focus on compound identification without downtime or uncertainty.</p><h3><strong>Key Features</strong></h3><ul><li>Allows for automation of up to 162 two mL samples, or 45 ten/twenty mL samples.</li><li>Discrimination-free injection speeds with complete injection cycle time down to 100 milliseconds.</li><li>Bottom-sensing technology ensures that even very small volumes can be sampled.</li><li>Four separate models available so you may configure your package based on your autosampler needs.</li><li>Automatic Tool Exchange (ATX) allows users to switch between liquid, SPME, and headspace seamlessly.</li><li>96 to 384 well plate sampling supported; requires foil cutter.</li><li>Now available with Peltier cooled racks.</li></ul><h3><strong>Available Configurations</strong></h3><h4><strong>L-PAL3 GC Autosampler – Liquid Injections</strong></h4><ul><li>3-axis CTC-based autosampler/injector</li><li>Standard liquid injections</li><li>5-position solvent wash station</li><li>Liquid syringe tool</li><li>GC mounting kit</li><li>Single tray holder with <strong>3 trays × 54 positions (2 mL vials)</strong></li><li><strong>Non-upgradable configuration</strong></li></ul><h4><strong>L-PAL3 GC Autosampler – Liquid &amp; Headspace Injections</strong></h4><ul><li>Liquid and static headspace injections</li><li>Heated agitator</li><li>5-position solvent wash station</li><li>Liquid syringe tool + heated headspace syringe tool</li><li>GC mounting kit</li><li>Two tray holders:<ul><li><strong>3 × 54 positions (2 mL vials)</strong></li><li><strong>3 × 15 positions (10/20 mL vials)</strong></li></ul></li><li><strong>Manual tool exchange</strong> between liquid and headspace modes</li></ul><h4><strong>ITEX Dynamic Headspace Tool</strong></h4><ul><li>Rapid, sensitive enrichment of volatile and semi-volatile compounds</li><li>Suitable for solid, liquid, and gaseous samples</li><li>Choice of adsorbents for optimal sensitivity</li><li>No sample loops, transfer lines, or valves → minimal contamination risk</li><li>ATX enables <strong>Headspace, SPME, and ITEX</strong> within a single sequence</li></ul><h4><strong>L-PAL3 GC Autosampler – Liquid &amp; SPME Injections</strong></h4><ul><li>Liquid injections and all SPME modes (immersion, headspace)</li><li>Heated agitator</li><li>5-position solvent wash station</li><li>Liquid syringe tool + SPME fiber tools</li><li>SPME fiber conditioning station</li><li>GC mounting kit</li><li>Two tray holders:<ul><li><strong>3 × 54 positions (2 mL vials)</strong></li><li><strong>3 × 15 positions (10/20 mL vials)</strong></li></ul></li><li><strong>Manual tool exchange</strong> between liquid and SPME modes</li></ul><h3><strong>L-PAL3 GC Autosampler – Liquid, Headspace &amp; SPME</strong></h3><ul><li>Fully automated switching between liquid, headspace, and SPME</li><li>Heated agitator</li><li>5-position solvent wash station</li><li>Tools for liquid syringe, headspace syringe, and SPME fibers</li><li>SPME fiber conditioning station</li><li>GC mounting kit</li><li>Two tray holders:<ul><li><strong>3 × 54 positions (2 mL vials)</strong></li><li><strong>3 × 15 positions (10/20 mL vials)</strong></li></ul></li></ul>

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