Peptide and protein analysis
01 October, 2009Thermo Fisher Scientific has published an application note that illustrates the capabilities of dual-pressure, linear ion trap technology for the investigation of proteome dynamics.
UPLC instruments and accessoris
01 October, 2009 byJasco has released a range of X-LC instruments to strengthen its ultra HPLC (UHPLC) product line-up.
Column packing system
01 October, 2009The MODcol Multipacker column packing system make it easy and convenient for scientists doing preparative scale chromatography to reproducibly pack bulk media in a completely portable dynamic axial 1″ and 2″ columns.
Semi-volatile organic compound analyser
30 September, 2009 byThe Agilent Technologies Semi-Volatile Organic Compound (SVoC) Analyzer is a complete, preconfigured tool for detecting and measuring SVoC in water and soil samples.
Complex biopolymer characterisation
30 September, 2009The Malvern Viscotek TDAmax gel permeation/size exclusion chromatography (GPC/SEC) system is an information-rich, time-efficient analytical solution for the comprehensive characterisation of complex food ingredients and additives based on polysaccharides.
Merck SeQuant anion determination by IC
17 September, 2009The continuous background conductivity suppression system SeQuant CARS Continuous Anion Regeneration System equipped with the SeQuant SAMS Membrane Suppressor for Anion Chromatography can be used to simplify the determination of anions by ion chromatography.
Gel permeation chromatography/size exclusion chromatography
17 September, 2009 byViscotek has published application notes illustrating the extended capabilities of gel permeation chromatography/size exclusion chromatography (GPC/SEC) using the photodiode array (PDA) detector for the TDAMax system. Now available on the Viscotek website, these application notes illustrate how the detection technology brings greater flexibility to multi-component characterisation and analysis in fields from polymer science to biopharmaceuticals. The application notes describe ‘Conjugated polymer analysis by GPC-PDA’ and ‘Polymer blend analysis by GPC-PDA’ respectively. Both are freely downloadable at http://www.viscotek.com/gpcpda.htm.
HPLC columns for reduced acetonitrile use
10 August, 2009 byThe increased efficiency of the Fused-Core particle in the Ascentis Express HPLC columns enables users to use shorter columns and save acetonitrile by more than 70%.
Benchtop ion trap GC/MS
10 August, 2009 byVarian has released the 225-MS benchtop GC/MS (gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer). The 225-MS ion trap encloses all of its components, including the foreline vacuum pump, in one compact design. Intended for use in high-throughput laboratories for applications ranging from environmental analyses to product safety, the 225-MS addresses the issue of space limitations while offering improved performance at the same time.
Headspace preconcentrator
10 August, 2009 byEntech Instruments has released the 7150 Headspace Preconcentrator, designed to recover thermally labile compounds for GC and GCMS applications, such as those containing sulfur, phosphorus and nitrogen compounds.
Mass spectrometers for proteomics
09 June, 2009Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched two mass spectrometers: the LTQ Velos and LTQ Orbitrap.
HPLC detector control
09 June, 2009 byIntegrating a Corona ultra UHPLC detector with a Waters Acquity UPLC or Alliance HPLC system is easy due to the Empower 2 - Corona detector instrument control software driver. ESA Biosciences has announced that the driver for Waters’ chromatography control and data-analysis platform is available free of charge to new and existing users. The software driver comes standard with all new Corona detectors. The driver can also be used with ESA’s Corona CAD and Corona Plus detectors. Existing users can download a copy by visiting: http://www.esainc.com/services/software_downloads/empower_driver.
Liquid chromatography system
09 June, 2009 byThe Agilent 1290 Infinity liquid chromatography system has been designed to deliver greater power, speed and sensitivity for enhanced performance in the high-end ultra high performance liquid chromatography (UHPLC) market.
Glycan characterisation
09 June, 2009 byWaters has released the UltraPerformance LC (UPLCÂ) analytical solution for the characterisation of 2-AB labelled glycans from glycoproteins. The UPLC solution combines the Acquity UPLC BEH Glycan Columns with the Acquity UPLC System equipped with fluorescence detection. Current FDA regulations require that firms developing and manufacturing therapeutic proteins are able to accurately characterise the glycans attached to those proteins to ensure the efficacy and safety of a biopharmaceutical product.
Size exclusion chromatography solution
09 June, 2009 byThe Prosec 300S is a size exclusion chromatography column designed for the accurate and precise analysis of globular proteins in the pharmaceutical and bioscience industries.
