Speciation News

Researchers from the National Food Institute of Denmark have developed a novel analytical approach to identify cadmium-binding compounds in plant-based foods. This method combines size exclusion chrom...

The National Institute for Environmental Studies (NIES) developed the NIES CRM No. 13-a, a new certified reference material for human hair, using scalp hair from Asian females. ...

Speciation analysis in routine applications is a growing and essential part of modern analytical workflows—particularly in environmental monitoring, food safety, pharmaceutical quality control, and re...

Speciation analysis has become an increasingly vital area in analytical chemistry, particularly in applications where understanding the chemical form of an element—not just its total concentration—is ...

A team of Chinese researchers has developed a cost-effective method for the speciation analysis of lead in seafood using short-column ion chromatography hyphenated with inductively coupled plasma mass...

The study evaluates the relative safety and benefits of consuming pelagic fish during pregnancy, focusing on the relationship between mercury (Hg) and selenium (Se) concentrations in fish tissues and ...

The analysis of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) is a crucial part of environmental testing, given their persistence and potential health impacts. Several standard methods are used for detec...

Analyzing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) presents several challenges due to their unique properties and widespread use. ...

The key technologies used for PFAS detection are a fascinating mix of cutting-edge chemistry and high-precision instrumental techniques....

Mercury is a heavy metal with well-documented toxic effects on human health and the environment. It exists in three main forms, each with distinct toxicological profiles and mechanisms of action. Unde...