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Centri applications compendium
A compilation of the applications of the Centri sample extraction and enrichment platform.
Aroma and flavour analysis of ground beef using fully automated headspace–trap and HiSorb™ sorptive extraction
Application Note 273
Getting more out of your GC using thermal desorption
Quantitative analysis of microplastics in bottled drinks
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC), May 2020
The Peltier effect – a ‘cool technology’ for thermal desorption
8 January, 2019
Centri
A fully automated multi-mode sampling and concentration system for GC–MS, Centri allows extraction and enrichment of VOCs and SVOCs in liquid, solid and gaseous samples.
Recent advances in thermal desorption technology
What makes a world-leading thermal desorption instrument?
Sample preparation explainer infographics
A series infographics which demystify headspace, SPME, high capacity sorptive extraction (HiSorb) and thermal desorption
Sorbents - Quick reference guide
Download Markes' quick reference guide for sorbent choice when sampling VOCs
10 things to consider when using sorbent tubes and caps for thermal desorption
From sorbent choice to conditioning, this handy infographic will help you choose the best sorbent tube for your thermal desorption application.
10 questions asked about thermal desorption
Ten of the most frequently asked questions about thermal desorption answered
Tools for calibration & validation in thermal desorption
An infographic explaining how to make calibrating and validating your TD system as easy as possible.
Protecting your sample for thermal desorption
Protect the integrity of your sample by correct choice of cap, capping procedure, storage, transport and tracking.
What is thermal desorption?
How can I use re-collection to simplify method validation and development?
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Improving thermal desorption (TD) applications with sample re-collection
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Can you remove water without losing polar compounds?
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How can you extend analyte range without affecting peak shape?
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Can you really trap very volatile compounds without liquid cryogen?
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What causes poor chromatogram peak shape when using thermal desorption?
What is the baseline step near the beginning of my GC–MS run?
How can I prevent high air/water background when using a thermal desorber with GC–MS analysis?
How do I convert peak areas into toluene equivalents?
