The Chemistry of Human Decomposition: GC×GC, Body Farms, and Forensic Science with Dr. Darshil Patel
Article | Interview

The Chemistry of Human Decomposition: GC×GC, Body Farms, and Forensic Science with Dr. Darshil Patel

Darshil Patel discusses his path from dentistry to forensic chemistry and explains how GC×GC–TOF-MS reveals complex VOC profiles from human decomposition and supports human-remains detection.
The Chemistry of Human Decomposition: GC×GC, Body Farms, and Forensic Science with Dr. Darshil Patel
How Mass Spectrometry Actually Works: The Quadrupole Explained
Article | Interview

How Mass Spectrometry Actually Works: The Quadrupole Explained

Dr. Lee Polite explains the fundamentals of GC/MS through memorable analogies, making one of analytical chemistry's most powerful techniques easy to understand.
How Mass Spectrometry Actually Works: The Quadrupole Explained
How Separation Science Is Taught vs. How It’s Actually Used
Interview | Scientists

How Separation Science Is Taught vs. How It’s Actually Used

Chemistry educator Natasha Le discusses how students learn separation science, why critical thinking matters more than memorizing procedures, and how future analytical scientists are trained.
How Separation Science Is Taught vs. How It’s Actually Used
 Did Mars Destroy Its Own Biosignatures? | GC-MS, Sterols & the Search for Life
Interview | Video

Did Mars Destroy Its Own Biosignatures? | GC-MS, Sterols & the Search for Life

Discover how GC-MS, LC-MS, ion chromatography, and NMR help scientists investigate organic molecules on Mars and distinguish potential biosignatures from analytical artifacts.
 Did Mars Destroy Its Own Biosignatures? | GC-MS, Sterols & the Search for Life
Using LC-MS & GC-MS to Decode Photoredox Catalyst Stability
Interview | Video

Using LC-MS & GC-MS to Decode Photoredox Catalyst Stability

Interview with Lindsay Repka on photoredox chemistry, photocrosslinking, solvent activation, and the critical role of LC-MS and GC-MS in studying catalyst stability and reaction mechanisms.
Using LC-MS & GC-MS to Decode Photoredox Catalyst Stability
Tracking Toxic PCBs in River Water using Gas Chromatography–Electron Capture Detection
Interview | Science and research

Tracking Toxic PCBs in River Water using Gas Chromatography–Electron Capture Detection

Francais Femi Oloy discusses PCB monitoring in Nigerian rivers, including GC-ECD analysis, liquid–liquid extraction, sample cleanup, and challenges in trace pollutant detection.
Tracking Toxic PCBs in River Water using Gas Chromatography–Electron Capture Detection
Selective Separations: What Membrane Science Can Teach Chromatographers
Interview | Video

Selective Separations: What Membrane Science Can Teach Chromatographers

Explore how membrane science supports water treatment, selective separations, and analytical workflows, with insights into RO, PFAS removal, scale-up challenges, and sustainable membrane design.
Selective Separations: What Membrane Science Can Teach Chromatographers
Detecting Haloacetic Acids in Water with GC-MS
Interview | Video

Detecting Haloacetic Acids in Water with GC-MS

An adapted GC-MS method for haloacetic acids in pool and hot tub water highlights derivatization, method optimization, unexpected brominated byproducts, and the value of undergraduate analytical research.
Detecting Haloacetic Acids in Water with GC-MS
Regulated Drinking Water Testing: PFAS Detection, Sample Prep & Real Lab Insights
Interview | Video

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

Discover how regulated drinking water laboratories use GC-MS and LC-MS, rigorous QC protocols, and PFAS-focused workflows to ensure reliable analytical results and protect public health.
Regulated Drinking Water Testing: PFAS Detection, Sample Prep & Real Lab Insights
Teaching Separation Science in High School
Interview | Scientists

Teaching Separation Science in High School

This interview explores how high school students learn separation science through filtration, gravimetric analysis, and chromatography, building the foundations for future chemistry studies.
Teaching Separation Science in High School