Jan/Feb 2014
Volume 46, Number 1
A micro X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy system quantifies the composition and thickness of thin-film solar cells, as described in this issue. Also included is an article on alternative conventional solid-phase extraction technology that significantly enhances productivity by providing higher reproducibility in combination with low elution volumes.
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Wednesday, February 05, 2014
Janeth K. Pifer
Pittcon®, the largest annual conference and exposition for laboratory science, provides a once-a-year venue to discover breakthrough advances in scientific research, technology, and instrumentation to...
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Wednesday, February 05, 2014
Robert L. Stevenson, Ph.D.
The above headline is not a typo, since there is no “k” in “hydraulic fracturing.” This correction was just one of many misconceptions addressed in a daylong session on hydraulic stimulation of petro-...
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Maria Stone
Q: Could you please describe your role at SciAps?
A: I am the co-founder of the business and also the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). I lead the setting up of the distribution, the marketing, as well ...
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Wednesday, February 05, 2014
Andrew Lee
Thin-film solar cells (TFSCs) have developed into a highly efficient source of energy in solar cell technology, due to the reduction in
semiconductor material required compared to traditional solar ...
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Katriona Scoffin
An automated liquid handling system is a valuable labor-saving tool that both increases precision in the laboratory and automates repetitive motion, thus reducing the occurrence of injuries caused by ...
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David Smith
The analysis of oil and grease has long presented
a challenge to the analytical community. The
actual compounds of interest range from vegetable oils to animal fat to petroleum-based products.
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Thursday, February 06, 2014
Laurie J. Wang, Z.H. Zhou
Suppose one has never seen an automobile and is asked to perform the simple task—while blindfolded—of adding gasoline to the car and checking its oil. A task like this is impossible to perform until ...
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Joong-Ho Kwon, Hafiz Muhammad Shahbaz, Jae-Jun Ahn
Electron paramagnetic resonance spectroscopy (ESR) is a spectroscopic technique that permits the detection of unpaired electrons originating from radicals, including those induced by irradiation or
...
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Wednesday, February 05, 2014
Mike Oliver, Tim Liddicoat, Ken Meadows
Modern bioanalytical laboratories are tasked with providing high-quality analytical results from complex biological samples in a high-throughput environment. These needs have to be balanced with the ...
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Thursday, February 06, 2014
Andrew Tyler, Avinash Dalmia
There have been many developments in mass spectrometry ionization techniques in recent years, enabling the investigation of diverse sample types across the molecular weight range. Some of
these ...
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Wednesday, February 05, 2014
Robert A. Middleberg
The poisoning of living things takes two forms, accidental and purposeful, with both resulting in potentially disastrous outcomes.
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Wednesday, February 05, 2014
Shooki Grasiani, Don Koch, Randy Hice
As U.S. healthcare providers (HCPs) navigate a changing healthcare climate, diagnostic laboratories are playing an increasingly
important role in helping them prevent medical errors, lower ...
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Tuesday, January 07, 2014
Katriona Scoffin
This article gives an overview of the stages of microwave digestion and offers important system selection criteria. When choosing an instrument to carry out microwave digestion, one needs to consider ...
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