Application Notes
Application Notes
Product Categories
AirAroma and FragranceAutomationChemicals and PolymersConsumer ProductsFood and BeverageForensics and ToxicologyMaterial EmissionsMetabolomicsMicroplasticsPackaging MaterialsPesticidesPFASSoilCannabisWater
Instruments
Thermal DesorptionDynamic HeadspaceGC/GC-MSLC/LC-MSOlfactory Detection Port (ODP)Automated Sample PreparationPyrolysisGERSTEL MPS LabWorks PlatformTwister/TF-SPMEMAESTROCooled Injection SystemAutomated SPECryo Trap SystemThermal ExtractorGC Preparative Fraction CollectorSPME
Methods/Techniques
Sensory Directed AnalysisDynamic FocusingVDA 278QuEChERSMOSH MOAHTO-17EPA 1633EPA 537.13-MCPDZwagerman/Overman MethodEPA 533
Year
AppNote 292: Identification of Key Sensory-Active Compounds in Cannabis by Aroma Dilution Analysis
AppNote 291: Determination of Phthalates in Plastic Bottles and Beverages using Thermal Desorption and Gas Chromatography with a Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
AppNote 290: Fully Automated Determination of Chlorophenols in Wood, Cardboard, Plastic, Fruit, and Fruit Juice using Liquid Injection and Gas Chromatography with a Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
AppNote 287: Performance of Programmed Temperature Introduction Techniques in the GC-MS Analysis of Flavor Compounds of Chinese Baijiu with the GERSTEL LabWorks Platform
AppNote 288: Determination of 2-Methylisoborneol and Geosmin from Corn Bins Using Twister® and TF-SPME Extraction GC-MS
AppNote 281: Identification of Off-Odor Compounds in Fragrance-Free, Cosmetic Face Wipes Using Sensory Directed Analysis
AppNote 285: Volatile Organic Compound and Sensory Profiles of Alcoholic versus Non-Alcoholic Wines and a Spirit Using Immersive Twister® and TF-SPME Extraction
AppNote 284: Determination of PFAS in Food Using the Automated FREESTYLE SPE-PFAS System
AppNote 283: Identification and Determination of Flavor Compounds in Dietary Supplements using Thermal Desorption GC-MS with Automated Introduction of Standards and Retention Time Index Mix
AppNote 282: Determination of Methylene Chloride in Indoor Air using Thermal Desorption GC-MS with Automated Internal Standard Addition
AppBrief 19: Fully Automated Sample Preparation (ISO 20122) for MOSH/MOAH Determination in Seasoning Oils
AppBrief 20: Determination of MOSH/MOAH in Palm Oil and Instant Noodles
AppNote 280: Automated Bidirectional Solid Phase Extraction of Blood and Brain Samples using the FREESTYLE SPE Sampler
AppNote 279: Insights into Luncheon Meat Sample Storage and Cooking Duration with Automated Sample Preparation and Fractionated Dynamic Headspace Analysis for Maillard Reaction Products Profiling
AppNote 191: Fully Automated Determination of 3-MCPD and Glycidol in Edible Oils by GC/MS Based on the Commonly Used Methods ISO 18363-1, AOCS Cd 29c-13, and DGF C-VI 18 (10)
AppNote 278: Identification of Plastics Used for Disc Golf Discs using Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography- Mass Spectrometry
AppNote 277: Determination of Butylated Hydroxytoluene in Plastic and Saline Solution: An Extractable and Leachable Study
AppNote 276: Comparison of Extraction, GC Separation, and Mass Spectral Detection Techniques for the Determination of 2-Methylisoborneol and Geosmin in Finished Whiskey
AppNote 272: Characterization of Rubber using Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
AppNote 271: Identification of Materials Used in Integrated Circuit Boards using Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
AppNote 270: Determination of N-Nitrosamines in Foods Using Solventless Extraction Techniques
AppNote 269: An Automated Dynamic Headspace Approach for the Determination of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Mock Arson Evidence
AppNote 268: Solvent Free Rapid Analysis of Flavor Compounds in E-Liquid by Stir Bar Sorptive Extraction and Thermal Desorption GC-MS
AppNote 267: Automated Liquid-Liquid Extraction and Determination of Fatty Acids Composition in Infant Formula according to AOAC® 2012.13 using a Robotic Autosampler
AppNote 266: Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry for the Analysis of Leather and Leather-like Products
AppNote 265: Fractionated Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry for the Analysis of Scented Finger Nail Polish
AppNote 264: Analysis of Scented Crayons Using Direct Thermal Extraction with Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry
AppNote 263: Determination of the Efficacy of Rosemary Extract to Maintain Freshness in Plant-Based Meat Alternative Using Sensory-Directed Analysis
AppNote 262: Determination of Fluorotelomer Alcohols in Indoor Air using Cryogen-free Thermal Desorption GC-MS/MS
AppNote 261: Ambient Air Analysis with Dynamic Focusing
AppNote 260: Determination of PFAS in Water according to EN 17892 using online-SPE-LC-MS/MS
AppNote 259: Automated Liquid-Liquid Extraction and Determination of Abused OTC Compounds in Serum and Urine Samples using a Novel Robotic Autosampler and LC-MS/MS Platform
AppNote 258: Pyrolysis of Compostable and Biodegradable Materials
AppNote 254: VDA 278 Method Transition from TDS 3 to TD 3.5+
AppNote 274: Determination of PFAS in Aqueous Environmental Samples by US EPA 1633 (4th Draft) Using an Automated FREESTYLE™ XANA™ -PFAS SPE Tabletop System
AppNote 275: Determination of Persistent Organic Pollutants Using an Automated Sample Preparation Workflow
AppNote 239: Fully Automated Determination of 3-MCPD, 2-MCPD and Glycidol in Edible Oils and Fats based on ISO 18363-4 – Zwagerman/Overman Method
AppNote 256: A Comparison of 4 GC-MS Extraction Techniques to Determine Comprehensive VOC and Semi-VOC Profiles in Fragrance, Beverage, and Building Products
The GERSTEL MPS LabWorks Techniques Whitepaper
AppNote 255: Aroma Analysis of Cooked Ground Beef and Plant-Based Meat using Automated and Optimized Dynamic Headspace Extraction with Dry Purge Function
AppNote 253: Determination of Breath VOC Levels for Glucose Metabolism A Study Using the GERSTEL TD 3.5+ Thermal Desorption System
AppNote 252: Identification of Off-Odor Compounds Associated with Lipid Oxidation in Food Products Using Sensory Directed Analysis
AppNote 251: Comparison of Principal Component and Sensory Directed Analysis for the Differentiation of Aroma Characteristics of Honey from Different Botanical Sources
AppNote 248: Automated Sugaring-Out Assisted Liquid-Liquid Extraction and Determination of Neonicotinoids in Honey Samples using a Robotic Autosampler and LC-MS/MS Platform
AppNote 249: Automated Solid Phase Extraction and Determination of Hallucinogenic Compounds in Serum and Urine Samples using a Novel Robotic Autosampler and LC-MS/MS Platform
AppNote 245: Automated Solid Phase Extraction of Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products from Water Samples using a Novel Robotic Autosampler
AppNote 250: Volatile Organic Compound and Sensory Profiles of Alcoholic versus Non-Alcoholic Beer Using Immersive Twister® and TF-SPME Extraction
AppNote 273: Determination of PFAS in Drinking Water Using an Automated FREESTYLE XANA-PFAS System
AppNote 216: In-time TMS Derivatization and GC-MS Determination of Sugars, Organic Acids and Amino Acids for High Throughput Metabolomics Studies
AppNote 247: Determination of PFAS in Food of Animal Origin using online SPE Cleanup and LC-MS/MS
AppNote 243: Identification of Key Sensory-Active Flavor Compounds in Plant-Based Tuna Fish using Sensory Directed Analysis
AppNote 246: Univariate Optimization of Automated Evaporation and Concentration Combined with Large Volume Injection to Increase the Sensitivity of Pesticide Analysis
AppNote 242: Comparison of Four Immersion Extraction Techniques Using the GERSTEL Twister® and TF-SPME Devices to Determine Analytes Found in Hard Seltzer Flavors
AppNote 241: Pyrolysis GC-MS: Acrylates and Methacrylates
AppNote 240: A Comparison of Techniques for Sampling of Plant Volatiles in Four Plant Varieties
AppNote 244: Pyrolysis GC-MS: Nylon and Nylon-Containing Products
AppNote 230: Automated Salting-out Assisted Liquid-Liquid Extraction and Determination of Bisphenol A in Beverage Samples using a Robotic Autosampler and LC-MS/MS Platform
AppNote 229: Automated Liquid-Liquid Extraction and Determination of NBOMes in Serum and Blotter Paper Samples using a Novel Robotic Autosampler and LC-MS/MS Platform
TechNote ITN-303: Automated Standards Preparation and SPME Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds in Beer
AppNote 231: Determination of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Building Materials using Automated Micro-scale Chamber Dynamic Headspace Sampling
AppNote 234: Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry: Anatomy of a Golf Ball
AppNote 233: Identification of Plastics in Toys
AppNote 232: Identification of Microplastics in Water by Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry
AppNote 185: 2-Step Multi-Volatile Method (2-Step MVM) for Characterization of Aroma Compounds in Bread
AppNote 188: Measurement of Chemical Emissions from Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation Using an Automated Micro-Scale Chamber Coupled Directly with the Analysis System
AppNote 228: Automated Analysis of Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons from Food using a novel LC-GC-FID Coupling Platform
AppNote 226: Analysis of 1,4-Dioxane in Consumer Products using Static Headspace and Gas Chromatography with a Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
AppBrief 13: Automated sample preparation for the determination of cannabinoid related compounds in consumer products using LC-MS
AppNote 225: Analysis of Forensic Samples by Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry
AppNote 223: Application of an ODP Performance Checkout Procedure and a demonstration of using the GERSTEL ODP 4 for Sniff and Trap work
AppNote 224: Automated Calibration Standard Preparation using the MAESTRO Software Calibration Standard Wizard
AppNote 221: Static Headspace combined with Hot Injection and Trapping (HIT-HS) for the Analysis of Flavor Volatiles in Kombucha
AppNote 222: Automated Liquid-Liquid Extraction of Vitamins in Infant Formula using a Bench-top Workstation.
AppNote 192: Drugs of Abuse in Oral Fluids: Automated SPE Extraction and LC/MS/MS Determination using a Robotic Autosampler
AppBrief 14: Determination of Odor Compounds in Fish Tissue by Stir Bar Sorptive Extraction (SBSE)
AppNote 220: Determination of Hormones in Water by Back Extraction of TF-SPME-SBSE and LC-MS/MS
AppNote 218: Identification of Off-Odor Compounds in Paper Products using Thin Film Solid Phase Microextraction (TF-SPME) and GC-MS/O
AppNote 219: Comparison of Three Types of Thin Film-Solid Phase Microextraction Phases for Beverage Extractions
AppNote 215: Automated Hydrolysis, Extraction and Analysis of Synthetic Cathinones in Urine using a Robotic Autosampler and LC-MS/MS Platform
AppNote 210: Automating the Preparation of Matrix Matched Calibration Standards for the Analysis of Food Contaminants by LC-MS/MS
AppNote 214: Quantification of Persistent Organic Pollutants in Dietary Supplements Using Stir Bar Sorptive Extraction Coupled with GC-MS/MS and Isotope Dilution Mass Spectrometry
AppNote 196: Highly Sensitive Determination of Contaminants in Surface Water in the Context of the EU Water Framework Directive using Stir Bar Sorptive Extraction (SBSE) and GC-MS/MS
Inlets for Capillary Gas Chromatography Users Guide
AppNote 213: Identifying Key Odor Compounds in Bourbon Using Solvent-Free Aroma Dilution Analysis and a Novel Software for Interpreting GC-O Data
AppNote 138: Determination of 2-Methylisoborneol, Geosmin and 2,4,6-Trichloroanisole in Drinking Water by Dynamic Headspace Coupled to Selectable 1D/2D GC-MS with Simultaneous Olfactory Detection
AppNote 178: Automated Sample Preparation for Metabolomics Studies Using the Gerstel MPS Dual Head WorkStation Part 1: Automated Ultrasonic Assisted Liquid Extraction and Filtration
AppNote 187: Automating the Accurate Transfer of Highly Volatile to Highly Viscous Liquids using a Bench-top Workstation
AppNote 186: Improving Thermal Extraction Method Reproducibility through Instrument Temperature Calibration in the Sample Position
AppNote 184: Off-gassing of Rubber Particles Used for Athletic Fields using Automated Dynamic Headspace Sampling
AppNote 195: Automated Online Desorption and Analysis of DNPH Derivatives of Formaldehyde, Acetaldehyde, and Related Carbonyl Compounds using a New Robotic Autosampler
AppNote 190: Automated Online SPE-LC/MS/MS Method for Perfluorinated Compounds in Water Samples
AppNote 189: Quantitative Determination of Terpenes in Cannabis Using Headspace Solid Phase Microextraction and GC-MS
AppNote 206: Automating Metabolic Stability Assays and Analyses using a Robotic Autosampler
AppBrief 11: Determination of OP Pesticides using Dual 8890 Gas Chromatographs and MPS roboticPRO sampler
AppBrief 204: Completely Automated Extraction and Determination of Antibiotics in Eggs using a Robotic Autosampler and LC-MS/MS Platform
Fully automated detection of phosphatidylethanol (PEth) from dried blood spots (DBS)
AppNote 212: Determination of Microplastics using Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry
AppNote 177: Automating Liquid-Liquid Extractions using a Bench-top Workstation
AppNote 205: Direct Thermal Extraction Analysis of Solid and Liquid Samples using the GERSTEL MPS LabWorks Platform
AppNote 203: Direct Thermal Extraction Analysis of Food Packaging Material
App Note 209: Quantitative Analysis of Residual Pesticides in Hemp Oil Extract by Direct Liquid Injection Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry
AppNote 208: Quantitative Analysis of Residual Solvents in Hemp Oil by Full Evaporation Headspace Gas Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry
App Note 207: Automating the Accurate Transfer of Viscous Samples for the Completely Automated Extraction of Mycotoxins from Edible Oils
Tech Note 313: Analysis of Wine Samples for Free and Bound Smoke Taint Chemicals in Pinot Gris Samples by seq-SBSE-GC-TOFMS
AppNote 202: Analysis of Food Samples using Thin Film Solid Phase Microextraction (TF-SPME) and Thermal Desorption GC/MS
AppNote 200: Analysis Of Beverage Samples Using Thin Film Solid Phase Microextraction (TF-SPME) and Thermal Desorption GC-MS
Journal References for GC Fraction Collection
AppNote 102: Automated Solid Phase Microextraction using the GERSTEL MPS Prepstation and MAESTRO Software
AppNote 160: Large Volume Injection with Solvent Venting – Application to Trace Detection of Analytes in Water
AppNote 151: Flavor and Fragrance Analysis of Consumer Products – Dynamic Headspace Compared to Some Traditional Approaches
AppNote 145: Qualitative Analysis of a Finished Personal Care Product using the GERSTEL MultiPurpose Sampler MPS configured with Multiple Sample Introduction Techniques
Quality Control for Plant Metabolomics: Reporting MSI-compliant Studies
AppNote 136: GERSTEL Automated Liner Exchange (ALEX) and its Benefits in GC Pesticide Analysis
AppNote 152: Evaporative Concentration of Substances Listed in the European Water Framework Directive (2000/60/EC and 2008/105/EC). A Performance Comparison Between an Automated System and a Manual System
AppNote 120: A Novel Extraction Procedure for Stir Bar Sorptive Extraction (SBSE): Sequential SBSE for Uniform Enrichment of Organic Pollutants in Water Samples
AppNote 107: Characterization of Organic Compounds in Atmospheric Nanoparticles by Thermal Extraction – Comprehensive Two-Dimensional Gas Chromatography (GC x GC) in Combination with Selective Detection, Mass Spectrometry and Accurate Mass Detection
AppNote 165: Thermochemolysis – A Simple and Rapid Methylation Method Based on TMAH for Gas Chromatographic Analysis of Linseed Oil and Amber
AppNote 159: Thermal Gravimetric Analysis/Mass Spectrometry Simulation using the GERSTEL PYRO Core System
AppNote 129: Implementation of USP <467> “Residual Solvents” using a GERSTEL MPS Syringe Based Headspace Autosampler
Journal References for Forensic/Clinical Research
AppNote 172: Fully Automated SPE-GC/MS Determination of THC and its Metabolites in Serum Samples
AppNote 1/2014: Automated Hydrolysis, DPX Extraction and LC/MS/MS Analysis of Pain Management Drugs from Urine
AppNote 167: Comprehensive Automation of the SPE GC/MS Analysis of Opioids, Cocaine and Metabolites from Serum and Other Matrices
AppNote 137: Stir Bar Sorptive Extraction (SBSE) and GC/MS Determination of Polar and Non-polar Drugs and Pharmaceuticals in Post Mortem Brain Tissue
AppNote 128: Fragrance Profiling of Consumer Products using a Fully Automated Dynamic Headspace System
AppNote 141: Versatile Automated Pyrolysis GC Combining a Filament Type Pyrolyzer with a Thermal Desorption Unit
AppNote 148: Rapid Automated Screening of Extractable Compounds in Materials for Food Packaging, Medical or Technical Purposes
AppNote 179: Automated Sample Preparation for Metabolomics Studies Using the GERSTEL MPS Dual Head WorkStation | Part 2: Automated Lipid Fractionation Using Solid Phase Extraction
AppNote 180: Extractables and Leachables Analysis of IV Bag Systems using Direct Thermal Extraction of the Materials and Stir Bar Sorptive Extraction of Aqueous Solutions coupled with Thermal Desorption Gas-Chromatography with Unit Mass and High-Resolution Mass Spectrometric Detection
AppNote 166: Using Pyrolysis GC-MS to Investigate Aged Whiskey Samples and Oak Barrels
AppNote 158: Automated Solid Phase Extraction (SPE)-LC-MS/MS Method for the Determination of Acrylamide in Brewed Coffee
AppNote 155: Large Volume Injection with GC/MS Multidimensional Column Switching for Direct Determination of Ethyl Carbamate in Alcoholic Beverages
AppNote 154: Solid Phase Microextraction (SPME) Coupled with Selectable 1D/2D GC-MS for the Determination of Food Product Flavors
AppNote 150: Qualitative Analysis of Coconut Water Products using Stir Bar Sorptive Extraction Combined with Thermal Desorption-GC/MS
AppNote 134b: High Throughput Method for the Determination of PAHs in Seafood by QuEChERS-SBSE-GC-MS
AppNote 134a: Alternative Procedure for Extraction and Analysis of PAHs in Seafood by QuEChERS-SBSE-GC-MS
AppNote 132: Automated Static and Dynamic Headspace Analysis with GC/MS for Determination of Abundant and Trace Flavour Compounds in Alcoholic Beverages Containing Dry Extract
AppNote 112: Automated Dynamic Headspace Sampling of Aqueous Samples Using Replaceable Adsorbent Traps
AppNote 111: Determination of Aldehydes and Ketones in Oily Matrices using a Novel Dynamic Headspace Sampler Coupled to GC/MS
AppNote 106: Improving MS Detection of Aflatoxins using Automated Solid Phase Extraction and Derivatization coupled with an LC/MS System
AppNote 105: Improving MS Detection of Malachite Green in Fish Products using Automated SPE coupled with an LC/IonTrap MS system
AppNote 173: Analysis of Aroma Compounds in Edible Oils by Direct Thermal Desorption GC/MS using Slitted Microvials
AppNote 164: Automated Extraction and GC-MS Determination of Phthalates in Consumer Products
Ethanol analysis from biological samples by dual rail robotic autosampler
Use of Thermal Desorption GC-MS to Characterize Packaging Materials for Potential Extractables
AppNote 181: Cleanup of QuEChERS Extracts using SBSE for LC/MS/MS Determination of Pesticides in Food Products