Separation Science Resources


Sophisticated separation science methods are used everyday to tackle some of the world's most challenging problems, especially environmental and food testing. Here, Labcompare has compiled various resources from manufacturers, subject matter experts and partners to bring users the latest in separation science trends. Explore new techniques and products, read advice and best practices from experts, consult peer reviews on popular products, and more. In today's increasingly complex world, separation science is and will continue to be a critical part of the analytical laboratory.

Editorial Articles

  • New Methods and Standards Developed for Chemical Weapon Forensic Analysis

    Solja Säde, a doctoral researcher at the Finnish Institute for Verification of the Chemical Weapons Convention VERIFIN, University of Helsinki, has developed new methods of chemical forensics in her recent doctoral thesis. read more

  • New Spectral Library Provides First Comprehensive Data Set for Unknown Compounds

    Thanks to an extensive new library created by the Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry of the Czech Academy of Sciences (IOCB Prague), researchers from around the world can now identify previously unknown compounds. The library, called MSnLib, contains several million records which show how small molecules break apart while being analyzed by mass spectrometry. read more

  • Quick Picks: HPLC Columns

    Liquid chromatography columns use molecule size, polarity, and elution time to separate and analyze target compounds within a given sample. Common column construction includes a stainless-steel housing filled with densely packed chemically functionalized beads or particles called the stationary phase. read more

  • LABTips: HPLC Column Storage

    Proper storage of HPLC columns is necessary to maintain performance and extend a column’s life, and different columns have specific requirements based on their stationary phase chemistry and the mobile phase used. read more

  • Troubleshooting Common HPLC Issues

    Troubleshooting is an integral part of maintaining the performance and reliability of your HPLC system, and even the most experienced HPLC user will encounter challenges. read more

  • On-Chip Device Provides Molecular Identification Using Infrared Vibrational Fingerprint

    Researchers have developed a novel on-chip device that can use a molecule's infrared vibrational "fingerprint" to identify it. The innovative technology relies on the conversion of incident infrared light into ultra-confined "nanolight" within the detector's active area which boosts sensitivity making the molecular fingerprint easier to analyze. read more
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