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Evaluation & Application of GC-VUV for Drug and Explosive Precursors

This publication discusses Vacuum ultraviolet absorption spectroscopy of drug- and explosive precursors and comparison of spectral-based deconvolution and non-negative matrix factorization.

Vacuum ultraviolet absorbance of alkanes: an experimental and theoretical investigation

This scientific paper talks about the Vacuum ultraviolet absorbance of alkanes in both theoretical and experimental explanations.

Comparing GC-VUV to DHA and GCxGC

Dow Netherlands compares measuring hydrocarbons, across fuel refinery plants, in comparison to traditional methods, Detailed Hydrocarbon Analysis (DHA) and GCxGC.

Distinguishing Drug Isomers in the Forensic Laboratory

Recent article published in Forensic Science International from the University of Amsterdam on distinguishing isomers in forensics laboratory with GC-VUV and GC-MS.

GC-Cold EIMS-VUV Analysis of Fentanyl Analogues

The GWU Forensics team published in the Journal of Chromatography A an article on utilizing GC, MS and VUV technologies in tandem to analyze fentanyl analogues,…

Vacuum Ultraviolet Spectroscopy as a New Tool for GC Analysis of Terpenes in Flavors & Fragrances

Alex Hodgson's official publication with the Journal of AOAC International on analyzing terpenes in Flavors & Fragrances using GC-VUV spectroscopy.

Direct Analysis of Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Purified Mineral Oils for Foods & Cosmetics Applications with GC-VUV

Journal of Chromatography A

Dr. Hans-Gerd Janssen demonstrates the differences when measuring aromatics in mineral oil samples with GC-VUV versus the traditional methods NPLC-GC-FID and SPE-GC-FID for sensitivity and repeatability.

Analysis of Bacterial FAMEs Using Gas Chromatography

Talanta

Publication describes how GC-VUV was used to identify and discriminate different environmental bacteria based on their fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) profiles.

Molecular spectroscopy – Information rich detection for gas chromatography

TrAC Trends in Analytical Chemistry

Review of molecular spectroscopy detection for GC including GC-VUV. Authors describe GC-VUV as a universal detector that can distinguish isomers, deconvolve co-eluting peaks, provide compound class…