Development and validation of an analytical pyrolysis method for determination of microplastic polymers in atmospheric aerosols
This study develops and validates a Py-GC-MS method for detecting and quantifying common microplastic polymers in atmospheric aerosols.
Article | Popularization
The IOCB Tech Foundation is rebranding as the IOCB Foundation and embarking on a new, ambitious chapter
The IOCB Tech Foundation has become the IOCB Foundation. With stronger ties to IOCB Prague, it aims to accelerate technology transfer, support innovation, and expand science philanthropy.
Article | Science and research
Interview with Veronika Leová: From „Crazy Scientist“ to Professional Research
What does life in research really look like? Veronika Leová from CXI TUL shares her journey from curious student to scientist studying pharmaceutical pollutants in water.
Article | Science and research
Smart Material Enables Efficient Plastic Recycling and Low-Cost Drug Manufacturing
Scientists developed an iron-based catalyst that converts polystyrene waste into valuable nitriles while lowering energy consumption and production costs for chemicals and pharmaceuticals.
Article | Academy
Micro-Snyder Column vs Nitrogen Blowdown: Choosing the Right Concentration Method for EPA Applications
Micro-Snyder column or nitrogen blowdown? Explore the advantages, limitations, and EPA applications of two widely used concentration techniques for environmental and trace analysis.
Article | Application
News from LabRulezGCMS Library - Week 23, 2026
This week we bring you brochure by Agilent Technologies, application note by Shimadzu, and presentation by MDCW / University of Washington!
Presentation | Video
Flow-Modulated GCxGC-QMS Analysis Without Splitting Off the GC Flow (Kirk Jensen, MDCW 2026)
Discover how flow-modulated GC×GC coupled to a high-flow quadrupole MS enables complex sample analysis at carrier gas flows up to 50 mL/min without compromising identification performance.
Article | Events
ISC 2026 Keynote Lectures
ISC 2026 will feature 32 world-renowned keynote speakers covering chromatography, mass spectrometry, metabolomics, proteomics, omics sciences, microfluidics, and advanced separation technologies.
Article | Academy
Processing EI GC-MS Data in Chromatogram Window NIST26
Learn how to process EI GC-MS data in NIST 26 using integrated AMDIS deconvolution, library searching, filtering, spectral review, and Excel reporting for confident compound identification.
Article | Academy
How to investigate poor performance in proficiency testing
Learn how laboratories should investigate poor proficiency testing results, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and improve quality management to prevent recurring issues.