Case Studies

Improving confidence in analysis of complex natural products

Case study: University of Reading researchers adopted GC×GC–TOF MS technology to overcome limitations of conventional GC–MS in analysing complex plant and food volatiles. This approach improves data confidence, aiding insights into crop responses to climate change and agricultural challenges.

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New cancer biomarkers discovered in breath using 2D GC and TOF MS

Novel predictive biomarkers for cancer have been identified in breath by researchers at Imperial College London (ICL), UK, using 2D gas chromatography with TOF MS. The technique enabled them to detect compounds they had not previously seen in breath samples.

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Identification of trace levels of VOCs in exhaust emissions, tyres & vehicle interiors, enabling chemical fingerprinting

Emissions Analytics, leading independent global testing and data specialist for the scientific measurement of real-world emissions, uses GCxGC–TOF MS for whole-vehicle tests

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Increasing conviction rates in wildfire arson cases using GCxGC–TOF MS data

Prof. Gwen O’Sullivan and Nadin Boegelsack at Mount Royal University, Canada, use GCxGC–TOF MS to identify ignitable liquid residues from complex wildfire debris

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Understanding of SVOCs in Exhaust Particulates using GCxGC–TOF MS

We talk to Dr Salim Alam about how his group at the University of Birmingham is boosting their understanding of SVOCs in exhaust particulates using GCxGC–TOF MS.

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GCxGC–TOF MS helps researchers at Plymouth University investigate toxic compounds in oil sands

We talk about the role of GCxGC–TOF MS in uncovering the identity of napthenic acids in oil sands with Professor Steve Rowland from the University of Plymouth.

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