Environmental

From galactic dark matter detectors to seaside spectroscopy, analytical scientists know no bounds.

We speak with scientists using analytical techniques to solve some of the art world's mysteries

PTR-TOF-MS takes a trip on NASA Flying Lab to analyse South Korea’s atmosphere

This white paper offers practical guidance on using a range of analytical techniques, including rheology, particle size and zeta potential measurement to assist in the formulation of Inkjet inks.

A journey into the study of organic aerosols and the analysis of atmospheric processes

This article explores the role of different components within drilling muds, including barite and calcium carbonate. The need to achieve optimum particle sizes is examined, the application of laser diffraction is considered within this context. Fast, efficient and having a wide measurement range, laser diffraction delivers accurate, precise and reproducible particle size information. Offering automated analysis, it is a preferred method for drilling mud particle sizing and the focus of ongoing API efforts to develop a standard in this area.

The ideal solvent for a material may not provide a sufficient refractive index difference for light scattering detection. This example of a biodegradable polymer shows how SELS is used to increase dn/dc to give enhanced detection sensitivity

Meet London’s first ever flock of pollution-monitoring birds

For over 50 years, we have been continually striving to push the limits of quantitation for dioxins. But where do we stand today – and what’s our next plan of attack?

Drugs get a second chance to enter our bodies - via wastewater and fish…