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Real-world implementation of dual canister and tube analysis of hazardous air pollutants using TD–GC–MS
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Versatile tools for high-sensitivity flavour and aroma analysis
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Advancements in near-real-time monitoring for chemical warfare agents: enhancing detection and field deployment capabilities
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Beyond air monitoring: Advancements in trace level detection of chemical warfare agents and toxic chemicals in environmental matrices and contaminated materials
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Monitoring produced gases From PFAS destruction technologies in line with OTM-50
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What are the best sampling techniques for the analysis of VOCs and SVOCs in air using thermal desorption?
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Hydrogen fuel impurity testing: How to comply with National Quality Standards
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Versatile options for extending analyte range and sensitivity for monitoring volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in water and soil by automated, cryogen-free headspace and SPME–trap with GC–MS
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Fast, high sensitivity analysis of chlorophenols and common odorants to assess water quality by HiSorb TD–GC–MS
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Plant-based and same great taste? Finding off-flavours causing negative consumer perception of pea milk using highly sensitive HiSorb extraction
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Automated, high-sensitivity analysis of target residual fumigants in foods for regulatory food safety testing by multi-step enrichment-headspace-trap coupled with GC–MS
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Automated high-capacity sorptive extraction of volatile per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from drinking water
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What is thermal desorption?
Thermal desorption (TD) is a versatile preconcentration technique for gas chromatography, which is used to analyse volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds from solids, liquids or gases.
Find out more by downloading our introductory e-book which explains more about the technique and it's place in the analytical laboratory
Markes International
Markes International is a multi-award-winning manufacturer of instrumentation and supplies that enhance the analytical capability of GC–MS. Markes has a well-deserved reputation for its technology expertise in the field of sample automation and concentration (thermal desorption, SPME, headspace and high-capacity sorptive extraction). Markes' products are used for the detection of trace-level VOCs and SVOCs in solids, liquids and gases. The company's systems are sold worldwide, through its own global offices and network of distributors. Markes' customers encompass research, government and industrial/service laboratories, in a wide range of sectors from environmental monitoring to materials testing, and food & beverage analysis.
Markes' sister company, SepSolve Analytical Ltd, is a manufactuer of GC×GC, time-of-flight mass spectrometers and associated software
