Researchers from Charles University, Prague, Have Developed a New Photocathode for Efficient Conversion of CO2 into Ethanol
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Researchers from Charles University, Prague, Have Developed a New Photocathode for Efficient Conversion of CO2 into Ethanol

Researchers at Charles University developed a new photocathode for solar-driven CO₂ conversion to ethanol. Surface-engineered MXene improves conversion efficiency and material stability.
Researchers from Charles University, Prague, Have Developed a New Photocathode for Efficient Conversion of CO2 into Ethanol
Can Temperature and UV Exposure Alter the Antimicrobial Properties of the Essential Oils? An Investigation of Origanum vulgare, Cymbopogon citratus, Syzygium aromaticum, and Lippia sidoides
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Can Temperature and UV Exposure Alter the Antimicrobial Properties of the Essential Oils? An Investigation of Origanum vulgare, Cymbopogon citratus, Syzygium aromaticum, and Lippia sidoides

GC-MS shows that heat and UV exposure modify essential oil composition and can improve antimicrobial activity, especially against fungal strains.
Can Temperature and UV Exposure Alter the Antimicrobial Properties of the Essential Oils? An Investigation of Origanum vulgare, Cymbopogon citratus, Syzygium aromaticum, and Lippia sidoides
Helium to Hydrogen: What Happens to GC-MS/MS Performance When You Switch Carrier Gas?
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Helium to Hydrogen: What Happens to GC-MS/MS Performance When You Switch Carrier Gas?

Switching from helium to hydrogen in GC-MS/MS does not necessarily mean losing sensitivity. A study of 181 pesticides shows how method optimization can maintain reliable routine quantitation.
Helium to Hydrogen: What Happens to GC-MS/MS Performance When You Switch Carrier Gas?
Polycyclic aromatic compounds in air – importance of re-volatilisation from soils
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Polycyclic aromatic compounds in air – importance of re-volatilisation from soils

GC-MS/MS and flux analysis show that soils can re-emit PAHs and related compounds, with secondary emissions potentially rivaling local primary sources.
Polycyclic aromatic compounds in air – importance of re-volatilisation from soils
Scientists show how gold can improve detection of dopamine and serotonin
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Scientists show how gold can improve detection of dopamine and serotonin

CATRIN researchers used gold nanostructures to develop highly sensitive methods for detecting very low concentrations of dopamine and serotonin, with potential for personalised diagnostics.
Scientists show how gold can improve detection of dopamine and serotonin
Benzoylation strategy for GC–EI–MS analysis of alkyl methylphosphonic acids, amidines and guanidines as retrospective markers of nerve chemical warfare agent use
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Benzoylation strategy for GC–EI–MS analysis of alkyl methylphosphonic acids, amidines and guanidines as retrospective markers of nerve chemical warfare agent use

A benzoylation strategy enables GC-EI-MS analysis of acidic and basic nerve-agent degradation products, with benzoic anhydride providing the best performance.
Benzoylation strategy for GC–EI–MS analysis of alkyl methylphosphonic acids, amidines and guanidines as retrospective markers of nerve chemical warfare agent use
Atom by atom. Scientists reveal a new direction in medical diagnostics
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Atom by atom. Scientists reveal a new direction in medical diagnostics

Researchers developed a graphene ink with single copper atoms for inexpensive, highly sensitive printed sensors capable of detecting dopamine.
Atom by atom. Scientists reveal a new direction in medical diagnostics
Combining elemental analysis and molecular techniques to characterize Ancient Egyptian mummification balms
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Combining elemental analysis and molecular techniques to characterize Ancient Egyptian mummification balms

A combined ATR-FTIR, ICP-MS, Py-GC-MS, and THM-GC-MS approach identifies organic and inorganic components in Ancient Egyptian mummification balms.
Combining elemental analysis and molecular techniques to characterize Ancient Egyptian mummification balms
Analysis of characteristic flavor compounds in coffee peels subjected to different thermal processing treatments based on GC–IMS and HS-SPME–GC–MS combined with chemical pattern recognition
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Analysis of characteristic flavor compounds in coffee peels subjected to different thermal processing treatments based on GC–IMS and HS-SPME–GC–MS combined with chemical pattern recognition

Combined GC-IMS and HS-SPME-GC-MS with chemometrics differentiates coffee peel processing treatments and identifies characteristic volatile aroma markers.
Analysis of characteristic flavor compounds in coffee peels subjected to different thermal processing treatments based on GC–IMS and HS-SPME–GC–MS combined with chemical pattern recognition
Volatile compound fingerprinting for traditional sesame oil authentication using GC-MS with GC×GC-MS-assisted identification
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Volatile compound fingerprinting for traditional sesame oil authentication using GC-MS with GC×GC-MS-assisted identification

HS-SPME-GC×GC-MS-assisted fingerprinting enables sensitive authentication of sesame oil, detecting maize oil dilution from 5% and essence adulteration from 0.2%.
Volatile compound fingerprinting for traditional sesame oil authentication using GC-MS with GC×GC-MS-assisted identification