Are We Too Afraid of Our Instruments?
By Jennifer Field
June 29, 2026
An obsession with spotless systems means we risk working for our instruments, rather than the other way around
3 min read
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Chromatography
Engineering Better Separations
By James Strachan, Frank van Geel
May 15, 2026
Ahead of HPLC 2026, Luis Colón explores new materials, PFAS challenges, and greener separations
5 min read
Separation Science in Turbulent Times
By Frank van Geel, James Strachan
May 1, 2026
Susan Olesik at HPLC 2026: new chemistry, new capabilities – and new concerns
4 min read
The Future of Countercurrent Chromatography
April 27, 2026
Versatility, vision, and unfinished business – from Ito’s inventions to new frontiers in biotechnology and sustainability
6 min read
Why Countercurrent Chromatography Still Matters
By James Strachan
April 22, 2026
Martha Knight reflects on a lifetime of separations shaped by CCC
9 min read
Where Non-Target Screening Still Falls Short
By James Strachan
April 20, 2026
A new study demonstrates how combining chromatographic approaches can improve detection of the most mobile pollutants
6 min read
HTC-19 Profile: Building an Analytical Hub from the Ground Up
April 13, 2026
Nikoline Juul Nielsen of the University of Copenhagen discusses building a collaborative research environment, advancing non-target analysis – and connecting scientists across borders
7 min read
What to Expect at HTC-19
March 30, 2026
Leuven hosts HTC-19 this May, bringing scientists and industry together to explore the latest advances in hyphenated separations, AI-driven analysis, and next-generation analytical workflows
3 min read
Environmental
Sample Preparation
Mass Spectrometry
Spectroscopy
Gas Chromatography
Liquid Chromatography
Chromatography
The Secret Life of a Solvent
By James Strachan
March 24, 2026
Analytical chemistry’s first dedicated solvent guide suggests that greenness is about navigating inevitable trade-offs with greater responsibility – not chasing a mythical “green” label
6 min read
Why Riva Still Matters
By James Strachan
February 26, 2026
Fernando Lancas reflects on the meeting that shaped modern chromatography – and why its return matters now more than ever
5 min read
