Breaking product news
AB Sciex unveils in vitro diagnostics systems download
The API 3200MD and QTRAP systems identify organic or inorganic compounds in human specimens.
Vented enclosures for airborne particulates
Air Science has introduced a series of enclosures designed to provide containment from hazardous factors.
Automated colony counter for microbiology
Synbiosis has introduced its aCOLyte 3 system designed for pour, spread and spiral plate counting.
Sterilising grade filtration membrane from Mott
Mott has announced the development of an all-metal sterilising grade membrane for medical filtration applications.
Research news
Technique detects dangerous additives in whisky
A new technique for detecting dangerous fake whisky, and other spirits, has been developed by researchers at the University of St Andrews.
In depth
Stress-free HPLC method transfer download
Ade Kujore from Cecil Instruments outlines issues that need to be addressed when writing HPLC methods for transfer.
Flow factor
With traditional chromatography techniques reaching their limits in nanoparticle separation, Field-Flow Fractionation could become a valuable alternative.
A new era in polymer discovery
With increasingly complex polymers entering the laboratory, Waters has taken on the challenge of providing improved speed and accuracy in analysis.
Case studies
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Droplet digital PCR for GMO quantification weblink
ddPCR technology has been found to be suitable for routine analysis of genetically modified organisms.
Wyatt introduces robust characterisation tool download
The Calypso 2 measures macromolecular interactions of both specific and non-specific strains in proteins.
Measuring sugar molasses download
YSI details how its analyser can be used to measure dextrose and sucrose content in sugar molasses.
Viewpoint
Shedding light on scattering theory
Malvern’s Paul Clarke takes a look at how light scattering theory can improve detector choice.
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Pushing the boundaries of liquid chromatography
Stuart Phillips, LC/LCMS business manager at Shimadzu UK, explores the company’s recent innovations in liquid chromatography.
The innovation landscape of separations science
Reach Separations’ Peter Ridgway and Philip Abbott discuss UK research in chromatography.
Videos
Flow chemistry workshops from Syrris videoweblink
Flow chemistry specialist Syrris is hosting an annual programme of free chemistry workshops and training sessions.
Technical articles
Safer nitration methodology weblink
Uniqsis has published an application note detailing a mild nitration method that minimises the risks posed by volatile nitrating mixture.
Safely switching to hydrogen download
Research from scientists at Peak Scientific suggests that the use of hydrogen in gas chromatography (GC) is safe.
