2009 JAN 9 - (VerticalNews.com) -- "Simplification is an established trend in analytical chemistry. It can be implemented at different stages of analysis in order to develop faster methodologies that are more focused on clients' information needs. in food analysis, simplification of the methodologies involved is important because of the complexity of matrixes and the compounds to be detected," scientists writing in the journal Trac - Trends in Analytical Chemistry report ...read more

  2009 JAN 9 - (VerticalNews.com) -- "This review deals with immunoassays, immunosensors and DNA sensors based on capillaries. The one-dimensional cylindrical geometry of capillaries offers several advantages over other types of solid supports," scientists writing in the journal Trac - Trends in Analytical Chemistry report.

  "Capillary assays are fast, sensitive and easy to automate. The small capillary dimensions permit low consumption of reagents and samples, while capillary walls can act as light waveguides and fluid cells," wrote C. Mastichiadis and colleagues ...read more

  2009 JAN 9 - (VerticalNews.com) -- According to a study from Berlin, Germany, "Organophosphate esters (OPEs), in particular triesters, are high-production-volume chemicals used as flame retardants and plasticizers to protect or to enhance the properties of plastics, textiles, furniture and many other materials. The widespread usage, which may even increase due to the ban of brominated diphenylethers as flame retardants, and the diffusion from host materials result in continuous release of OPEs and their distribution through water, especially wastewater, and air, particularly associated with airborne particulate matter. ...read more