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Enhancing the sensitivity of SPME and sorptive extraction using Peltier-cooled preconcentration technology with GC–MS analysis
The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (Pittcon) 2020

The use of headspace, sorptive extraction and thermal desorption with GC–MS for the analysis of cannabis terpenes in edibles and oil
The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy (Pittcon) 2020

Application and validation of a pocket diffusive sampler for determination of VOCs in air using TD–GC–MS
National Environmental Monitoring Conference 2020

Thermal desorption: Ensuring data quality in breath analysis
Owlstone Breath Biopsy Conference 2020

Sorbents - Quick reference guide
Download Markes' quick reference guide for sorbent choice when sampling VOCs

Innovative cryogen-free monitoring of volatile toxic compounds in ambient air in compliance with Chinese EPA Method HJ 759
Application Note 149

Enhanced fragrance profiling of shampoo using automated immersive high-capacity sorptive extraction with GC–MS
Application Note 265

Addressing the challenges of microplastic characterisation using thermal desorption
Application Note 150

Thermal desorption: Tubes, accessories and spares catalogue
Download Markes' Thermal desorption: Tubes, accessories and spares catalogue

Sample extraction supplies catalogue
Download Markes' sample extraction supplies catalogue

Improved aroma profiling of breakfast cereal by automated high-capacity sorptive extraction (HiSorb™)
Application Note 272

Markes International wins prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise
21 April, 2015

Protecting your sample for thermal desorption
Protect the integrity of your sample by correct choice of cap, capping procedure, storage, transport and tracking.

Tools for calibration & validation in thermal desorption
An infographic explaining how to make calibrating and validating your TD system as easy as possible.

10 questions asked about thermal desorption
Ten of the most frequently asked questions about thermal desorption answered

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.

Monitoring carbon tetrachloride in the Amazon
LCGC: The Column, September 2016

UNITY–ULTRA-xr DAAMS
High-throughput instrument for chemical warfare agent analysis sampled onto DAAMS tubes.