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Analytical Methods Issue 1 now online

07 Dec 2012

Detection of the organophosphorus nerve agent VX and its hydrolysis products in white mustard plants grown in contaminated soil

Gravett & Baker et al., Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 50-53

The first issue of Analytical Methods for 2013 has now gone online with four great cover articles for you to enjoy! Read the New Year Editorial from Editor in Chief Brett Paull and Managing Editor May Copsey.

On the outside front cover we have an image from Matthew J. Baker from the University of Central Lancashire and Matthew R. Gravett from DSTL, who together with colleagues from the UK have been looking at chemical weapons detection using the analysis of vegetation.

Detection of the organophosphorus nerve agent VX and its hydrolysis products in white mustard plants grown in contaminated soil
Matthew R. Gravett, Farrha B. Hopkins, Marcus J. Main, Adam J. Self, Christopher M. Timperley, Andrew J. Webb and Matthew J. Baker
Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 50-53
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25883H

Sergey A. Nizkorodov and Julia Laskin who with US co-workers have been looking at

An approach toward quantification of organic compounds in complex environmental samples using high-resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry

Nizkorodov & Laskin et al., Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 72-80

environmental analysis, and specifically the quantification of organic compounds using high resolution ESI-MS.

An approach toward quantification of organic compounds in complex environmental samples using high-resolution electrospray ionization mass spectrometry
Tran B. Nguyen, Sergey A. Nizkorodov, Alexander Laskin and Julia Laskin
Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 72-80
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25682G

Comparison of anti-fouling surface coatings for applications in bacteremia diagnostics

Sauer-Budge et al., Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 273-280

Moving to the inside back cover, Alexis F. Sauer-Budge from the Center for Manufacturing Innovation, Fraunhofer USA, who has been working with colleages on accurately diagnosing microbial infections in blood and the optimization of diagnostic devices by testing different coatings.

Comparison of anti-fouling surface coatings for applications in bacteremia diagnostics
Anna K. Boardman, Sandra Allison, Andre Sharon and Alexis F. Sauer-Budge
Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 273-280
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25662B

Spectroscopic investigations into the acid–base properties of nicotine at different temperatures

Clayton et al., Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 81-88

On the outside back cover we have highlighted research into the spectroscopic properties of nicotine by Peter Clayton and colleagues from British American Tobacco, Southampton, UK, and Applied Photophysics Limited, Leatherhead, UK.

Spectroscopic investigations into the acid–base properties of nicotine at different temperatures
Peter M. Clayton, Carl A. Vas, Tam T. T. Bui, Alex F. Drake and Kevin McAdam
Anal. Methods, 2013, 5, 81-88
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25678A

Take a look at the new issue now! And don’t forget to check out the HOT articles in this latest issue.

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Analytical Methods Issue 12 now online

26 Nov 2012

Simple, rapid and label-free colorimetric assay for arsenic based on unmodified gold nanoparticles and a phytochelatin-like peptide

Liu et al., Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3937

For this last issue of 2012 we have three lovely covers for you to enjoy. The water-themed front cover comes from Lin Liu at Anyang Normal University, who together with a team from China has developed a colorimetric assay for the determination of arsenic. This was applied to the testing of drinking water and could detect levels set by the World Health Organization.

Simple, rapid and label-free colorimetric assay for arsenic based on unmodified gold nanoparticles and a phytochelatin-like peptide
Ning Xia, Yunfeng Shi, Renchun Zhang, Feng Zhao, Feng Liu and Lin Liu
Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3937-3941
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25803J

Determination of carbonate ion contents in layered double hydroxides by FTIR spectrometry

Miyake et al., Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3925

Our inside front cover comes from Okayama University, Japan, where a team led by Michihiro Miyake has been looking at layered double hydroxides, often used as inorganic hosts for developing functional materials.

Determination of carbonate ion contents in layered double hydroxides by FTIR spectrometry
Toshiyuki Tanaka, Yoshikazu Kameshima, Shunsuke Nishimoto and Michihiro Miyake
Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3925-3927
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25850A

Directional surface plasmon-coupled emission of CdTe quantum dots and its application in Hg(II) sensing

Li et al., Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3956

The striking image on the back cover showcases research into surface plasmon-coupled emission-based sensors by Professor Yao-Qun Li’s research group from the Department of Chemistry and Key Laboratory of Analytical Sciences, Xiamen University, Xiamen, China.

Directional surface plasmon-coupled emission of CdTe quantum dots and its application in Hg(II) sensing
Xiao-Qing Liu, Qian Liu, Shuo-Hui Cao, Wei-Peng Cai, Yu-Hua Weng, Kai-Xin Xie and Yao-Qun Li
Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3956-3960
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25541C

These three cover papers will be free to read for 6 weeks.

Preparation of aligned porous silica monolithic capillary columns and their evaluation for HPLC

Zhang et al., Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3942

This issue also features a HOT article by Haifei Zhang and colleagues at the Univeristy of Liverpool. Capillary columns were prepared and evaluated on their use in HPLC. This paper will be free for 2 weeks.

Preparation of aligned porous silica monolithic capillary columns and their evaluation for HPLC
Adham Ahmed, Peter Myers and Haifei Zhang
Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3942-3947
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25671A

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HOT articles in Analytical Methods this October

05 Nov 2012

Analytical Methods, Oustide front cover, Issue 10, 2012 Take a look below at some wonderful HOT articles we’ve recently published this month in Analytical Methods. There are papers covering a large variety of fields, including the analysis of cosmetics, semivolatiles in drinking water, microarrays, and refrigerant systems. These HOT papers will be free to read until November 19th.

Preparation of aligned porous silica monolithic capillary columns and their evaluation for HPLC
Adham Ahmed, Peter Myers and Haifei Zhang
Anal. Methods, 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25671A

Fabricating three-dimensional hydrogel oligonucleotide microarrays to detect single nucleotide polymorphisms
Xia Liu, Tao Li, Dianjun Liu and Zhenxin Wang
Anal. Methods, 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25904D

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, 2012, Advance Article
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, 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25833A

Analytical Methods, Inside front cover, Issue 10, 2012 Development of EPA Method 525.3 for the analysis of semivolatiles in drinking water
Paul E. Grimmett and Jean W. Munch
Anal. Methods, 2013, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25880C

Determination of the Raman depolarization ratio in optically active samples
Johannes Kiefer and Malte Kaspereit
Anal. Methods, 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25987G

A compact comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC) approach for the analysis of biogenic VOCs
Samuel J. Edwards, Alastair C. Lewis, Stephen J. Andrews, Richard T. Lidster, Jacqueline F. Hamilton and Christopher N. Rhodes
Anal. Methods, 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25710F

A sensor probe for the continuous in situ monitoring of ammonia leakage in secondary refrigerant systems
Raman Subramanian, Karl Crowley, Aoife Morrin and Anthony J. Killard
Anal. Methods, 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25688F

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Metals in health & nutrition

31 Oct 2012

Metals play an important role in human health and nutrition. Some, such as zinc, copper and iron have vital roles within the body and therefore regular intake is essential. However, an excess of these metals, or consumption of metal contaminants such as cadmium or arsenic, can have significant detrimental effects on our health.

The collection of articles below encompasses all aspects of metals in health from their dietary sources and quantitative analysis to the impact these metals can have on our health. Enjoy these articles from Analytical Methods, Food & Function and Metallomics for free*

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What’s HOT in Issue 11?

29 Oct 2012

We have a bumper crop of HOT articles in this issue of Analytical Methods. Take a look at some of the hot science that we have published in this month’s issue. These papers will be free to read until Nov 9th.

XPS investigation of a Si-diode in operation
Sefik Suzer
Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3527-3530
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25901J

Using gallic acid-modified gold nanoassemblies to detect the Pb²⁺ of tea
Caiyun Jiang, Meihua Ma and Yuping Wang
Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3570-3574
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25648G

Reagentless amperometric immunosensor for α-1-fetoprotein based on assembly of nano-Au@SiO₂ composite
Xiaomei Huang, Xiang Deng and Di Wu
Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3575-3579
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25778E

Electrochemical sensing platform based on Schiff-base cobalt(II)/single-walled carbon nanohorns complexes system
Baoping Lu, Zhe Zhang, Jinhui Hao, Guobao Xu, Bailin Zhang and Jilin Tang
Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3580-3585
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25940K

Simultaneous determination of Pb(II) and Cd(II) using an electrode modified with electropolymerized thiadiazole film
Changzhi Zhao, Hui Liu and Li Wang
Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3586-3592
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25525A

The preparation and use of synthetic isotope mixtures for testing the accuracy of the PTIMS method for ¹⁰B/¹¹B isotope ratio determination using boron mannitol complex and NaCl for the formation of Na₂BO₂⁺
Radhika M. Rao, Ankush R. Parab and Suresh Kumar Aggarwal
Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3593-3599
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25439E

A new matrix of MALDI-TOF MS for the analysis of thiolate-protected gold clusters
Haruki Kouchi, Hideya Kawasaki and Ryuichi Arakawa
Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3600-3603
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY26013A

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Analytical Methods Issue 11 now online

26 Oct 2012

The latest issue of Analytical Methods has just hit the web, and we have 4 fantastic covers, all from HOT articles, for you to take a look at.

Intact triacylglycerol profiles of fats and meats via thermal imprinting easy ambient sonic-spray ionization mass spectrometry

Eberlin, Visentainer et al, Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3551

On the outside front cover we have an image from Marcos Eberlin, Jesui Visentainer and colleagues from Brazil who have been working on profiling fats and meats using easy ambient sonic-spray ionization mass spectrometry in an effort to monitor quality control.

Intact triacylglycerol profiles of fats and meats via thermal imprinting easy ambient sonic-spray ionization mass spectrometry
Andréia M. Porcari, Nicolas V. Schwab, Rosana M. Alberici, Elaine C. Cabral, Damila R. de Moraes, Paula F. Montanher, Christina R. Ferreira, Marcos N. Eberlin and Jesuí V. Visentainer
Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3551-3557
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25550B

Determination of benzyl methyl ketone – a commonly used precursor in amphetamine manufacture

D'Auria et al., Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3558

From Sabato D’Auria and colleagues in Italy comes a piece of artwork from their research into an assay that can detect benzyl methyl ketone, which is often used as a precursor in making amphetamine.

Determination of benzyl methyl ketone – a commonly used precursor in amphetamine manufacture
Stefano Di Giovanni, Antonio Varriale, Vincenzo Manuel Marzullo, Giuseppe Ruggiero, Maria Staiano, Alberto Secchi, Luigi Pierno, Anna Maria Fiorello and Sabato D’Auria
Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3558-3564
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25772F

Improvement in accuracy and specificity of high-throughput sialic acid assay

Prajapati et al., Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3565

On the inside back cover, we showcase research into high-throughput sialic acid assays by Shashi Prajapati and colleagues from the Cell Culture Development – High-Throughput Analytical Group, Biogen Idec Inc, Cambridge, MA, USA.

Improvement in accuracy and specificity of high-throughput sialic acid assay
Lam Raga A. Markely, Kanvasri N. Jonnalagadda, Martin Sinacore, Thomas Ryll and Shashi Prajapati
Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3565-3569
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25448D

Silicon oxynitride microspheres as stationary phase for high performance liquid chromatography

Liang et al., Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3524

We showcase research on the outside back cover into HPLC stationary phases by Xinmiao Liang and colleagues from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Dalian, China.

Silicon oxynitride microspheres as stationary phase for high performance liquid chromatography
Huihui Wan, Xingya Xue, Yuguang Du and Xinmiao Liang
Anal. Methods, 2012, 4, 3524-3526
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25783A

All of these cover articles will be free to read for 6 weeks.

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HOT papers in Analytical Methods

11 Oct 2012

Take a look below at some wonderful HOT articles we’ve recently published this month in Analytical Methods. There are papers covering a large variety of methods including XPS, MALDI-TOF MS, Raman spectroscopy and much more. These papers will be free to read until Oct 26th.

Diagnostic segregation of human brain tumours using Fourier-transform infrared and/or Raman spectroscopy coupled with discriminant analysis
Ketan Gajjar, Lara D. Heppenstall, Weiyi Pang, Katherine M. Ashton, Júlio Trevisan, Imran I. Patel, Valon Llabjani, Helen F. Stringfellow, Pierre L. Martin-Hirsch, Timothy Dawson and Francis L. Martin
Anal. Methods, 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25544H

A new matrix of MALDI-TOF MS for the analysis of thiolate-protected gold clusters
Haruki Kouchi, Hideya Kawasaki and Ryuichi Arakawa
Anal. Methods, 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY26013A

XPS investigation of a Si-diode in operation
Sefik Suzer
Anal. Methods, 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25901J

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Antibody Based Drug Screening

05 Oct 2012

Laura Ruvuna, Web Writer

D'Auria et al., Anal. Methods, 2012, Advance Article

Researchers in Italy have developed a new technique for detecting an amphetamine and methamphetamine precursor, 1-phenyl-2-propanone, also known as benzyl methyl ketone (BMK). Catching the precursors in shipment reduces the manufacturing and availability of these dangerous drugs, but it can be difficult as the density is similar to water. Common techniques such as gas chromatography and HPLC, while effective, require large instrumentation with testing performed in the laboratory. Alternatively, Stefano Di Giovanni, Sabato D’Auria and coworkers synthesized a BMK derivative, with the goal of growing antibodies and detecting the resulting fluorescent signal from binding with BMK. Using this system, they have managed to detect down to 100 nM and, are transitioning from large laboratory equipment towards a smaller, portable optical detection device. This article will be free to read until Oct 19th.

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HOT articles in Analytical Methods

11 Sep 2012

Ghourchian et al., Anal. Methods, 2012, Advance Article

A cholesterol biosensor

From the University of Tehran, Iran, Hedayatollah Ghourchian and colleagues have developed an electrochemical biosensor that was able to determine cholesterol levels in serum samples. Cholesterol levels in blood is a good indicator of diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, and coronary heart disease.

A nanocomposite based biosensor for cholesterol determination
Somayeh Karimi, Hedayatollah Ghourchian, Parvaneh Rahimi and Hossain-Ali Rafiee-Pour
Anal. Methods, 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25826A

Extracting and quantifying the ingredients of Prozac®.

Thurbide et al., Anal. Methods, 2012, Advance Article

A team from Canada and the US have optimized a method for extracting the active pharmaceutical ingredient from Prozac® capsules. Kevin. B Thurbide, from Calgary University, and colleagues worked on a method using enhanced fluidity liquid extraction. Read more by clicking on the link below.

Characterization of sample preparation of Prozac® capsules using enhanced fluidity liquid extraction
Fadi L. Alkhateeb, Kevin B. Thurbide, Gordon Lambertus and Eric Jensen
Anal. Methods, 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25737H

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HOT article: Improving the stationary phase for HPLC

05 Sep 2012

Liang et al., Anal. Methods, Advance Article

Silica-based stationary phases are very commonly used for high performance liquid chromatography but in most cases cannot be used above pH of 8. There have been a number of approaches used, mainly including post-synthesis grafting and direct synthesis, to improve the high pH stability of silica-based stationary phases. In this paper, Xinmiao Liang and colleagues from Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics have used porous spherical silicon oxynitride (sph-SiON) material as a stationary phase for HPLC. Read more about their work below.

Silicon oxynitride microspheres as stationary phase for high performance liquid chromatography
Huihui Wan, Xingya Xue, Yuguang Du and Xinmiao Liang
Anal. Methods, 2012, Advance Article
DOI: 10.1039/C2AY25783A

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