Propionic Acid Outperforms Formic and Acetic Acid in MS Sensitivity for High-Flow Reversed-Phase LC-MS Bottom-Up Proteomics
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Propionic Acid Outperforms Formic and Acetic Acid in MS Sensitivity for High-Flow Reversed-Phase LC-MS Bottom-Up Proteomics

Propionic acid increases peptide identifications by 39% versus formic acid in LC-MS proteomics while maintaining chromatographic performance and compatibility.
Propionic Acid Outperforms Formic and Acetic Acid in MS Sensitivity for High-Flow Reversed-Phase LC-MS Bottom-Up Proteomics
Toward Accurate Estimation of Extractable Organic Fluorine by Analysis of Fluoride Contamination in Extracts Using Gas Chromatography
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Toward Accurate Estimation of Extractable Organic Fluorine by Analysis of Fluoride Contamination in Extracts Using Gas Chromatography

A GC-MS/MS method quantifies inorganic fluoride in EOF extracts and shows that fluoride contamination can substantially overestimate organic fluorine measured by CIC.
Toward Accurate Estimation of Extractable Organic Fluorine by Analysis of Fluoride Contamination in Extracts Using Gas Chromatography
Hydrogen Analysis by Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry
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Hydrogen Analysis by Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry

A cryogenic single-column GC-MS method with modified EI enables direct hydrogen quantification in complex gas mixtures using helium carrier gas.
Hydrogen Analysis by Gas Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry
Separation Sciences in the Czech Republic: From Historical Foundations to Recent Advances
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Separation Sciences in the Czech Republic: From Historical Foundations to Recent Advances

This review explores lesser-known Czech contributions to chromatography and electrophoresis and highlights recent advances in separation science and instrumentation.
Separation Sciences in the Czech Republic: From Historical Foundations to Recent Advances
Scientists reveal when chemical bonds form in molecular collisions
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Scientists reveal when chemical bonds form in molecular collisions

Scientists have mapped the “cone of reaction” for a single molecule, revealing how precise molecular orientation determines whether a chemical bond forms during a collision.
Scientists reveal when chemical bonds form in molecular collisions
Pyrolysis Compound-Specific Isotope Analysis of Proteins in Aged Paintings: Diketopiperazine δ13C Values as Collagen Source Indicators
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Pyrolysis Compound-Specific Isotope Analysis of Proteins in Aged Paintings: Diketopiperazine δ13C Values as Collagen Source Indicators

A μg-scale DIP-GC-C-IRMS method uses diketopiperazine δ13C values to distinguish terrestrial and marine collagen sources in aged paintings.
Pyrolysis Compound-Specific Isotope Analysis of Proteins in Aged Paintings: Diketopiperazine δ13C Values as Collagen Source Indicators
Graphene nanomaterial developed in Olomouc recognised among Europe’s most promising innovations
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Graphene nanomaterial developed in Olomouc recognised among Europe’s most promising innovations

A nitrogen-enriched graphene nanomaterial developed at CATRIN, Palacký University Olomouc, has been recognised by the European Commission’s Innovation Radar for its strong commercial potential.
Graphene nanomaterial developed in Olomouc recognised among Europe’s most promising innovations
Analytical Challenges and Strategies for Compound Identification Using Gas Chromatography–Ion Mobility Spectrometry
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Analytical Challenges and Strategies for Compound Identification Using Gas Chromatography–Ion Mobility Spectrometry

This study evaluates strategies for reliable VOC identification by GC-IMS, showing the importance of drift times and confirmation with analytical standards.
Analytical Challenges and Strategies for Compound Identification Using Gas Chromatography–Ion Mobility Spectrometry
Hydrogen Carrier Gas Method Translation in Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography for Sustainable Nontargeted Analysis
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Hydrogen Carrier Gas Method Translation in Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography for Sustainable Nontargeted Analysis

A helium-to-hydrogen translation strategy for GC×GC-MS preserves chromatographic performance, halves modulation time, and reduces run time by up to 60%.
Hydrogen Carrier Gas Method Translation in Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography for Sustainable Nontargeted Analysis
Beads with a nanofiber core. This is a better way to purify water.
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Beads with a nanofiber core. This is a better way to purify water.

The HYMNA project combines MBR and MBBR technologies with nanofiber biomass carriers to improve ammonia nitrogen removal and enable modular wastewater treatment.
Beads with a nanofiber core. This is a better way to purify water.