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Analytical Methods Issue 11 is out now!

The latest Issue of Analytical Methods is now available online.

Our outside front cover features the interesting work of Kazuto Sazawa and his team from the University of Toyama, Japan. In their paper, the rearchers evaluate the effect of forest fires on soil color using the CIE Lab system, the international standard system for color measurements in food, textiles and plastics. According to this study, the proposed method is useful to evaluate the effect of heat on Indonesian peat soil, forest soil, highmoor peat and peatmoss, and is especially indicated for the evaluation of soil that contains a high ratio of organic matter such as peat soil.

The evaluation of forest fire severity and effect on soil organic matter based on the L*, a*, b* color reading system
Kazuto Sazawa, Takatoshi Wakimoto, Noriko Hata, Shigeru Taguchi, Shunitz Tanaka, Masamoto Tafu and   Hideki Kuramitz 
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 2660-2665
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY26251K

Also free for your is this paper from the Analyst Advisory Board Member Jill Venton on a new method to detect low concentrations of dopamine, serotonin and adenosine in tissues.

Capillary electrophoresis with fast-scan cyclic voltammetry detection to determine dopamin, serotonin and adenosine

Quantitation of dopamine, serotonin and adenosine content in a tissue punch from a brain slice using capillary electrophoresis with fast-scan cyclic voltammetry detection
Huaifang Fang, Megan L. Pajski, Ashley E. Ross and   B. Jill Venton
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 2704-2711
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY40222C

In addition, take a look at the two HOT articles below. These papers will be free to read until June 10th.

Identification of bacteria in drinking water with Raman spectroscopy
Jack van de Vossenberg, Heli Tervahauta, Kees Maquelin, Carola H. W. Blokker-Koopmans, Marijan Uytewaal-Aarts, Dick van der Kooij, Annemarie P. van Wezel and   Bram van der Gaag   
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 2679-2687
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY40289D

Protein–polyphenol interaction on silica beads for astringency tests based on eye, photography or reflectance detection modes
J. Rafaela L. Guerreiro, Duncan S. Sutherland, Victor De Freitas and   M. Goreti F. Sales
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 2694-2703
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY26478E

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Analytical Methods Issue 10 now online!

Wei et al., Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 2440-2443

The latest issue of Analytical Methods is now available online. We have three beautiful covers featuring the most recent advances in the field of applied analytical chemistry.

Our outside front cover showcases the work of Xing-Jiu Huang and colleagues at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The researchers introduce a new method to identify and quantify chlorobenzene micropollutants that are present in the natural environment. These pollutants have poor electrochemical activity and have been difficult to identify with electrochemical sensors. In this work, a novel ionic liquid–carbon nanotube composite sensor based on electrochemical impendance technique is proposed as an efficient sensor for micropollutants with poor electrochemical activity.

Ionic liquid–carbon nanotube composites as scaffolds in the determination of tetrachlorobenzene: electrochemical impedance technique
Yan Wei, Zhong-Gang Liu, Xing Chen, Jin-Huai Liu and   Xing-Jiu Huang
Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 2440-2443 
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY00022B

Wolf and Reagen, Alnal. Methods, 2013, 5, 2444-2454

The wonderful inside front cover of this issue features the paper of Susan Wolf and William Reagen from the Environmental Laboratory 3M Centre, St. Paul, USA. In the study, the authors report a novel analytical method for analysis of perfluorinated compounds in water. In particular, they optimise and validate a technique based on pre-sampling isotope dilution-direct injection-liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (DI-LC/MS/MS).

Method and validation for the analysis of perfluorinated compounds in water by pre-sampling isotope dilution-direct injection-LC/MS/MS
Susan T. Wolf and   William K. Reagen  
Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 2444-2454
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY26347A

Zhang et al., Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 2455-2460

Finally, the outside back cover of Issue 10 shows the research study of Zongxiu Nie and co-workers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. In their work, the researchers present the rapid and direct detection of polyhydroxylated alkaloids in mulberry using leaf spray mass spectrometry and propose the leaf spray method for the rapid screening of lead compounds from natural plants during drug development.

Rapid detection of polyhydroxylated alkaloids in mulberry using leaf spray mass spectrometry
Ning Zhang, Yafeng Li, Yueming Zhou, Jian Hou, Qing He, Xiang-Guo Hu, Yue-Mei Jia, Chu-Yi Yu and   Zongxiu Nie 
Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 2455-2460
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY00018D

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Analytical Methods Issue 9 now online!

Welcome to the latest issue of Analytical Methods!

We have a great new cover and a couple of HOT papers free for you to enjoy for the next four weeks. The outside front cover of this issue showcases the work of Monica Yang from Merck & Co., Inc. USA and colleagues at Eksigent, USA.

In their paper, the researchers present a liquid chromatography instrument for fast HPLC analysis, which provides good separation efficiency and system reproducibility. This system can be used efficiently for pharmaceutical analysis. Indeed, more than a dozen pharmaceutical components and related process impurities were resolved in 10 minutes on the micro LC instrument.

Evaluation of micro ultra high pressure liquid chromatography for pharmaceutical analysis
Monica (Mei) Yang, Xiaoyi Gong, Wes Schafer, Don Arnoldc and   Christopher J. Welch  
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 2178-2181
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY26435A

Take a look at our HOT papers below, they will be free for you to read until May 21st.

Analytical techniques for single-liposome characterization
Chaoxiang Chen, Shaobin Zhu, Tianxun Huang, Shuo Wanga and   Xiaomei Yan
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 2150-2157
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY40219C

Electrochemical sensing and biosensing based on square wave voltammetry
Aicheng Chen and   Badal Shah  
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 2158-2173
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY40155C

DNA-stabilized silver nanoclusters with guanine-enhanced fluorescence as a novel indicator for enzymatic detection of cholesterol
Min Duan, Yunlin Peng, Liangliang Zhang, Xiangyu Wang, Jia Ge, Jianhui Jiang and   Ruqin Yu 
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 2182-2187
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY40118A

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Analytical Methods Issue 8 now online!

Analytical Methods CoverThe latest issue of Analytical Methods is now available online. Take a look at our great new cover and read all about the innovative research behind it.

Stephen O’Driscoll and colleagues at the Dublin City University, Ireland, describe how we can use a simple mobile phone for environmental and diagnostic monitoring.

In their work featured in our outside front cover, they describe a phone’s camera which enables detection of fluorescence from a number of sensor spots on a disposable optical sensor chip without the need for communication with a remote server. The new method combines the functionality of the camera with the phone’s data processing and allows analysis of detected fluorescence intensity. According to the authors, mobile phones could represent an attractive technology platform for the development of portable sensors.   

A novel camera phone-based platform for quantitative fluorescence sensing
Stephen O’Driscoll ,  Brian D. MacCraith and Conor S. Burke
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 1904-1908
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY40116B

Along with our new cover, here are some HOT articles for you to enjoy. Have a read now!

Gold–antibody nanocomposite thin film fabricated by a liquid–liquid interface technique and its application for the sensitive immunoassay of alpha-fetoprotein
Kun Wang ,  Tianxiang Wei ,  Wenwen Tu ,  Min Han and Zhihui Dai
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 1909-1914
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY26541B

Protocol for production of matrix-matched brain tissue standards for imaging by laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry
Dominic J. Hare ,  Jessica Lear ,  David Bishop ,  Alison Beavis and Philip A. Doble
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 1915-1921
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY26248K

Characterization of grape seed residues from the ethanol-distillation industry
Ángela Peralbo-Molina ,  Feliciano Priego-Capote and María Dolores Luque de Castro
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 1922-1929
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY00008G

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Analytical Methods issue 7 now online!

Segato et al., Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 1652-1657

The latest issue of Analytical Methods is finally available online. Take a look at our new cover and discover all about the research behind it.

Carlos Garcia and colleagues from the University of Texas at San Antonio, USA, present a new and fast microchip-inspired analytical device based on standard Plexiglas. Five plastic microfluidic components are directly connected to capillary tubes that easily enable the in-channel detection of analytes. The researchers demonstrated the efficiency of this method performing analysis of inorganic cations by capillary electrophoresis from soil samples from the Atacama Desert.

Microfab-less microfluidic capillary electrophoresis devices
Thiago P. Segato ,  Samir A. Bhakta ,  Matthew T. Gordon ,  Emanuel Carrilho ,  Peter A. Willis ,  Hong Jiao and Carlos D. Garcia
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 1652-1657
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY26392D

Along with the cover of Issue 7 here is a couple of selected HOT Articles free for you to enjoy until April 4th. Click on the links below!

A proof-of-concept fluorescent strategy for highly selective detection of Cr(VI) based on inner filter effect using a hydrophilic ionic chemosensor
Dawei Zhang ,  Zhiyun Dong ,  Xiaozhi Jiang ,  Meiyun Feng ,  Wen Li and Guohua Gao
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 1669-1675
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY26555B

Comparison of digestion procedures and methods for quantification of trace lead in breast milk by isotope dilution inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
Chitra J. Amarasiriwardena ,  Innocent Jayawardene ,  Nicola Lupoli ,  Ramon M. Barnes ,  Mauricio Hernandez-Avila ,  Howard Hu and Adrienne S. Ettinger
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 1676-1681
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY26321E

Affinity analysis between immobilized L-arginine and plasmid isoforms provided by surface plasmon resonance
C. Cruz ,  A. Sousa ,  F. Sousa and João A. Queiroz
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 1682-1686
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY40213D

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Analytical Methods Issue 6 now online!

Analytical Methods Issue 6 is now available online!

Take a look at our great new cover showing an interesting study coming directly from Brazil.

Marcos Eberlin and his team at the University of Campinas established two simple, fast and accurate techniques to optimise and standardise the quality control of the Andiroba oil, a famous Amazonian oil used as insecticide and analgesic. The team compared two mass spectrometry techniques, direct electrospray ionization mass spectrometry (ESI-MS) and easy ambient sonic-spray ionization (EASI-MS). Both techniques in the positive ion mode could detect adulteration of the Andiroba oil with soybean oil at low levels. According to the study, this method represents a fast and reproducible approach for typification and quality control of this important Amazonian oil.

Typification and quality control of the Andiroba (Carapa guianensis) oil via mass spectrometry fingerprinting
Elaine C. Cabral ,  Georgiana F. da Cruz ,  Rosineide C. Simas ,  Gustavo B. Sanvido ,  Lenise de V. Gonçalves ,  Rodrigo V. P. Leal ,  Regina C. F. da Silva ,  Julio C. T. da Silva ,  Lauro E. S. Barata ,  Valnei S. da Cunha ,  Luiz F. de França ,  Romeu J. Daroda ,  Gilberto F. de Sá and Marcos N. Eberlin
Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 1385-1391
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY25743F

Comparative study of three QuEChERS methods to determine endocrine disrupting pesticides in lemons

In addition, check out this informative article on detection of endocrine discruptive pesticides in lemons. Mária Andraščíková and Svetlana Hrouzková from the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava present a comparative study of three different versions of the quick, easy, cheap, effective, rugged and safe (QuEChERS) method to analyse endocrine disrupting compounds in acidic matrices. They showed that in difficult matrices such as lemons, the choice of modifications is analyte/matrix dependent.

A comparative study of three modifications of the QuEChERS method for determination of endocrine disrupting pesticide residues in lemon matrices by fast GC-MS
Mária Andraščíková and Svetlana Hrouzková
Anal. Methods, 2013, 1374-1384
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY26434C

Finally, remember to take a look at the selected HOT article of this issue! Please access the link below:

A spectrophotometric lipase assay based on substrate–nanoparticle assembly degradation
Margarita Stoytcheva ,  Roumen Zlatev ,  Samuel Behar and Jean-Jacques Bois
Anal. Methods, 2013, 1370-1373
DOI: 10.1039/C3AY00044C

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Analytical Methods Issue 5 now online!

The latest issue of Analytical Methods is now available online. Take a look at our woderful covers and discover all about the new research behind them.

On the outside front cover is an original image from Manel del Valle from the Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain. The researchers report the analysis of different types of brandy using a voltammetric Electronic Tongue (ET), a promising method previously used for analysis of liquid samples. To date, classification of brandy is performed by a skilled sensory panel. In this study, brandies are classified with high accuracy and efficiency with the voltammetric ET, indicating that this automated method could be an helpful tool to assess quality control standards and identify contaminations.

Application of an electronic tongue towards the analysis of brandies
Xavier Cetó ,  Matias Llobet ,  Joan Marco and Manel del Valle
Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 1120-1129
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY26066B

On the inside front cover is an interesting picture showing the work of Rong Xu and colleagues from the Nanyang Technological University, China. The authors present a review on photocatalytic reduction of CO2, a chemical process of particular importance when considering energy and environmental issues. Photocatalytic reduction of CO2 has in fact low efficiency, and the resulting products are still unknown. In this review, current methods to analyse reduction products as well as new proposed analytical techniques are outlined.

Photocatalytic reduction of CO2: a brief review on product analysis and systematic methods
Jindui Hong ,  Wei Zhang ,  Jia Ren and Rong Xu
Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 1086-1097
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY26270C

In addition to our new covers, here is a selection of HOT articles for you to enjoy. They will be free to read until March 6th. Have a read now!

Notes on the use of Mandel’s test to check for nonlinearity in laboratory calibrations
J. M. Andrade and M. P. Gómez-Carracedo
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 1145-1149
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY26400E

On-site solid phase extraction and HPLC determination of chloramphenicol in surface water and sewage
Sheng Liu ,  Xian-Zheng Wu ,  Zi-Hui Gao and Fang Jiao
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 1150-1154
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY26162F

Novel separation for the determination of cadmium by isotope dilution ICP-MS in samples containing high concentrations of molybdenum and tin
Robert Q. Thompson and Steven J. Christopher
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 1346-1351
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY26212F

Using electrochemistry for metabolite simulation and synthesis in preventive doping research: application to the Rycal S107 and the PPARδ-agonist GW1516
Sandra Jahn ,  Simon Beuck ,  Ines Möller ,  Mario Thevis and Uwe Karst
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 1214-1224
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY00030J

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Analytical Methods Issue 4 now online!

Berchtold et al., Analytical Methods, 2013, 5, 844-850

The fourth issue of Analytical Methods is NOW online!

Take a look at our great new cover and discover all about the research behind it. Renato Zenobi and colleagues from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich introduce a new methodology for detection of party drugs, also called “date rape drugs” or “liquid ecstasy”. γ-Hydroxybutyrate (GBH) and γ-butyrolactone (GBL) are compounds that can be easily added to drinks . They cause catalepsy and memory loss and are completely tasteless and odourless. Thus it is not possible to determine whether a drink has been adultered or not. In this paper, electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry is situ is described as an efficient way to detect these drugs in drinks and body fluids.

To know more about this research, please access the full article by clicking the link below:

In situ detection of γ-hydroxybutyrate and γ-butyrolactone in drinks by secondary electrospray ionization
Christian Berchtold ,  Stefan Schmid ,  Lukas Meier and Renato Zenobi
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 844-850
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY26009C

Along with the cover of this issue, we also have a good list of HOT articles for you to enjoy.Have a read now!

Efficient total analyses for bromine type flame retardants by simple NICI-GC/MS
Atsushi Kobayashi ,  Takuya Kubo ,  Tomoyuki Sato ,  Yusuke Kitahara ,  Shinichiro Amita ,  Masahiro Mori ,  Shigeru Suzuki ,  Koji Otsuka and Ken Hosoya
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 866-873
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25983D

Non-invasive detection of biomechanical and biochemical responses of human lung cells to short time chemotherapy exposure using AFM and confocal Raman spectroscopy
Lifu Xiao ,  Mingjie Tang ,  Qifei Li and Anhong Zhou
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 874-879
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25951F

A novel detection of nitrite, iodate and bromate based on a luminescent polyoxometalate
Bin Wang ,  Rui-Qi Meng ,  Ling-Xiao Xu ,  Li-Xin Wu and Li-Hua Bi
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 885-890
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY26217G

Combining enzymatic 18O-labeling and 2-D LC-MS/MS for a study of protein interactions in primary T cells
Diana Lang ,  Sabine Anker ,  Benno Kuropka and Eberhard Krause
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 1058-1061
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY26298C

Electroanalytical sensing of selenium(IV) utilising screen printed graphite macro electrodes
Athanasios V. Kolliopoulos ,  Jonathan P. Metters and Craig E. Banks
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 851-856
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY26041G

Expeditious identification and semi-quantification of Panax ginseng using near infrared spectral fingerprints and multivariate analysis
J. Ricardo Lucio-Gutiérrez ,  J. Coello and S. Maspoch
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 857-865
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY26235E

Efficient total analyses for bromine type flame retardants by simple NICI-GC/MS
Atsushi Kobayashi ,  Takuya Kubo ,  Tomoyuki Sato ,  Yusuke Kitahara ,  Shinichiro Amita ,  Masahiro Mori ,  Shigeru Suzuki ,  Koji Otsuka and Ken Hosoya
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 866-873
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25983D

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Analytical Methods Issue 3 NOW online!

Kiefer and Kaspereit, Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 797-800

Here we go with the third issue of Analytical Methods now online!  If you are interested in the most recent analytical developments, take a look at the latest papers we have just published.

First, here are the two covers of the issue for you to enjoy. The outside front cover shows an image featuring the work of Johannes Kiefer and his group from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany. The team introduced a new Raman set-up taking into account the optical activity and improved the interpretation of spectroscopic data by determining the depolarization ratio in optically active samples.

Determination of the Raman depolarization ratio in optically active samples
Johannes Kiefer and Malte Kaspereit
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 797-800
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25987G

Huck-Pezzei et al., Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 616-628

The lively inside front cover of this issue is a colourful snapshot of a study coming from Austria. Christian Huck and co-workers present a novel analytical platform that enables analysis of St John’s wort extracts and tissue. The researchers show a fast and non-destructive quantitation and quality control to identify adulterations which are usually hard to identify.

A chromatographic and spectroscopic analytical platform for the characterization of St John’s wort extract adulterations
V. A. Huck-Pezzei ,  L. K. Bittner ,  J. D. Pallua ,  H. Sonderegger ,  G. Abel ,  M. Popp ,  G. K. Bonn and C. W. Huck
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 616-628
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY26030A

Along with the covers of Issue 3, here is an informative Critical Review written by Antonio Rangel and colleagues. The authors explain how the sequential injection lab-on-valve platform has proven to be a powerful tool in the automation of solid phase extraction. To read the full article, please access the link below:

Scheme of a sequential injection lab-on-valve platform

Sequential injection lab-on-valve platform as a miniaturisation tool for solid phase extraction
Susana S. M. P. Vidigal ,  Ildikó V. Tóth and António O. S. S. Rangel
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 585-597
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY26322J

In addition, here are some HOT papers free for you to read until February 1st. Have a read now!

The feasibility of wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry for the assessment of lead concentration in animal bone powder
José A. A. Brito ,  Inês I. B. Cavaleiro ,  Tânia A. P. Fernandes and Luísa M. L. Gonçalves
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 598-602
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY26455B

Metal enhanced fluorescent biosensing assays for DNA through the coupling of silver nanoparticles
Weibing Qiang ,  Hui Li and Danke Xu
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 629-635
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY26097B

Obelin mutants as reporters in bioluminescent dual-analyte binding assay
Vasilisa V. Krasitskaya ,  Alexander N. Kudryavtsev ,  Osamu Shimomura and Ludmila A. Frank
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 636-640
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25976A

ZnAl2O4-based luminescent marker for gunshot residue identification and ammunition traceability
M. A. Melo Lucena ,  G. F. de Sá ,  M. O. Rodrigues ,  S. Alves ,  M. Talhavini and I. T. Weber
Anal. Methods, 2013,5, 705-709
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25535A

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Analytical Methods Issue 2: Cosmetic Ingredients

Cosmetic ingredients: from the cosmetic to the human body and the environment

Chisvert & Salvador, Anal. Methods, 2013, 5,

The second issue of Analytical Methods is online now, and it features papers from a themed issue on Cosmetic Ingredients: from the cosmetic to the human body and the environment. Read all about this topic in the Editorial from Guest Editors Alberto Chisvert and Amparo Salvador from the University of Valencia, Spain. The outside front cover comes from our guest editors and represents the themes from this issue.

Cosmetic ingredients: from the cosmetic to the human body and the environment
Alberto Chisvert and Amparo Salvador
Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 309-310
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY90060B

Extractive electrospray ionization mass spectrometry for direct characterization of cosmetic products

Chen et al., Anal. Methods, 2013, 5,

On the inside front cover we have an image from Huanwen Chen at East China Institute of Technology, and colleagues from China. In their minireview they have covered the technical developments and applications of extractive electrospray ionization mass spectrometry for the rapid analysis of cosmetic products.

Extractive electrospray ionization mass spectrometry for direct characterization of cosmetic products
Xinglei Zhang, Nannan Wang, Yafei Zhou, Yan Liu, Jinghua Zhang and Huanwen Chen
Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 311-315
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25876E

The cover articles will be free to read for 6 weeks.

There are also a number of interesting review papers and exciting research articles on a variety of issues including: analysis of perfumes, surfactants and UV filters in the environment, and microbial contamination of cosmetics. Take a look at a selection of these papers below, they will be free until January 18th.

Fragrances: from essential oils to the human body and atmospheric aerosols
Lai-Hao Wang
Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 316-322
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25980J

Current trends in liquid–liquid and solid–liquid extraction for cosmetic analysis: a review
N. Cabaleiro, I. de la Calle, C. Bendicho and I. Lavilla
Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 323-340
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25830G

Analytical methods for the characterization and determination of nonionic surfactants in cosmetics and environmental matrices
M. Beneito-Cambra, J. M. Herrero-Martínez and G. Ramis-Ramos
Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 341-354
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25847A

A novel outlook on detecting microbial contamination in cosmetic products: analysis of biomarker volatile compounds by solid-phase microextraction gas chromatography-mass spectrometry

A novel outlook on detecting microbial contamination in cosmetic products: analysis of biomarker volatile compounds by solid-phase microextraction gas chromatography-mass spectrometry

Liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry for the multi-residue analysis of organic UV filters and their transformation products in the aquatic environment
Pablo Gago-Ferrero, M. Silvia Díaz-Cruz and Damià Barceló
Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 355-366
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY26115D

A solid-phase extraction liquid chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry method for the percutaneous absorption assessment of 3-(4′-methylbenzylidene)camphor via human urine analysis
Zacarías León-González, Alberto Chisvert, Isabel Fernández and Amparo Salvador
Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 367-375
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25490E

Measurement of iodide and caffeine content in cellulite reduction cosmetic products sold in the European market
Emilia Marchei, Daniela De Orsi, Carmine Guarino, Stefano Dorato, Roberta Pacifici and Simona Pichini
Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 376-383
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25761K

A novel outlook on detecting microbial contamination in cosmetic products: analysis of biomarker volatile compounds by solid-phase microextraction gas chromatography-mass spectrometry
Gerardo Alvarez-Rivera, Trinidad De Miguel, Maria Llompart, Carmen Garcia-Jares, Tomas Gonzalez Villa and Marta Lores
Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 384-393
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25833A

Take a look at all the papers from this themed issue on Cosmetic Ingredients here.

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