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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Sample Preparation
Three Trends Shaping Multi-omics Sample Preparation
By Malin Karlsson
May 4, 2026
Maximizing insight from limited samples, aligning data across molecular layers, and building consistency from the first step
4 min read
Extraction at Scale: Meeting the Demands of Environmental Monitoring
By James Strachan, Frank van Geel
April 30, 2026
Ahead of ExTech 2026, Leon Barron explores high-throughput workflows, PFAS detection, and real-world sample complexity
4 min read
Why Extraction Still Matters in Food Analysis
By James Strachan
April 16, 2026
Ahead of ExTech 2026, Hans-Gerd Janssen weighs in on the challenges and evolution of sample preparation
5 min read
Plasmonic COF Nanofilms Expand the Reach of Mass Spectrometry Imaging
April 7, 2026
A gold-decorated covalent organic framework grown on titanium dioxide nanotubes enables matrix-free imaging across plants, fingerprints, fruits, and brain tissue
1 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
Accelerating Sample Prep: The Case for Automation
By Andrew Minett
March 19, 2026
Manual sample preparation remains a major bottleneck that automation is now beginning to resolve
3 min read
State-of-the-Art Sample Preparation Roundtable: Part Three
By James Strachan
February 3, 2026
How can the field balance analytical quality with sustainability, overcome regulatory barriers, and chart a course for the future of sample preparation?
6 min read
State-of-the-Art Sample Preparation Roundtable: Part Two
By James Strachan
January 19, 2026
Three experts discuss greener methods, smarter design, and how to make sustainable sample preparation a practical reality
6 min read
Sample Preparation
Food, Beverage & Agriculture
News & Research
Gas Chromatography
Chromatography
Mass Spectrometry
Fast Test Spots PAHs in Everyday Foods
December 16, 2025
A streamlined QuEChERS-GC-MS method offers a quicker, cleaner way to monitor carcinogenic PAHs in complex food matrices
2 min read
