Category Archives: Mass spectrometry

Ultrasound-assisted surfactant-enhanced emulsification microextraction for the determination of carbamates in wines by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry

Posted on 14 October, 2013 by fqm302

A new sensitive multiresidue method based on ultra-high performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC–MS/MS) has been developed for the detection, confirmation and quantification of twenty five carbamates in wine samples. The separation was achieved in 5.5 min, using a Zorbax Eclipse … Continue reading →

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Micellar electrokinetic chromatography–electrospray ionization mass spectrometry employing a volatile surfactant for the analysis of amino acids in human urine

Posted on 12 September, 2013 by fqm302

A new MEKC-ESI-MS method for the analysis of amino acids (AAs) in human urine was developed employing ammonium perfluorooctanoate (APFO) as volatile surfactant. The influence of APFO on the MS signal of AAs was evaluated by infusion experiments, which showed … Continue reading →

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Mass spectrometric and contactless conductivity detection approaches in the determination of muscle relaxants by capillary electrophoresis

Posted on 12 September, 2013 by fqm302

Novel and rapid capillary electrophoresis-coupled tandem mass spectrometry (CE-MS/MS) and capillary electrophoresis with capacitively coupled contactless conductivity detection (CE-C4D) methods have been developed for the separation and determination of three neuromuscular blocking agents: pancuronium, vecuronium, and rocuronium. In both cases, … Continue reading →

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Simple methodology for the determination of mycotoxins in pseudocereals, spelt and rice

Posted on 4 September, 2013 by fqm302

Nowadays the interest and consumption of pseudocereals is increasing due to their nutritional properties. Like cereals and oilseeds, pseudocereal seeds are susceptible to fungal growth and mycotoxin contamination; however these matrices have received little attention in literature. A sensitive, simple … Continue reading →

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A new approach in sample treatment combined with UHPLC-MS/MS for the determination of multiclass mycotoxins in edible nuts and seeds

Posted on 15 May, 2013 by fqm302

A sensitive, simple and rapid method for the determination of fourteen mycotoxins in nuts and seeds (including almonds, peanuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, macadamia nuts, pistachios, hazelnuts and pine nuts) has been developed using ultra-high performance liquid chromatography coupled … Continue reading →

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Multiclass mycotoxin analysis in Silybum marianum by ultra high performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry using a procedure based on QuEChERS and dispersive liquid–liquid microextraction

Posted on 26 February, 2013 by fqm302

Ultra high performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC–MS/MS) has been proposed for the determination of 15 mycotoxins in milk thistle (Silybum marianum), including aflatoxins, fumonisins, trichothecenes, ochratoxin A, citrinin, sterigmatocystin and zearalenone. The mycotoxins were detected by electrospray ionization in … Continue reading →

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Analysis of amino acids in latent fingerprint residue by capillary electrophoresis-mass spectrometry

Posted on 5 November, 2012 by fqm302

The analysis of the chemical composition of fingerprints is important for the development and improvement of existing fingerprint enhancement techniques. This study demonstrates the first analysis of a latent fingerprint sample, using an optimized CE-MS method. In total 12 amino … Continue reading →

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Dispersive liquid-liquid microextraction using a low density extraction solvent for the determination of 17 N-methylcarbamates by micellar electrokinetic chromatography-electrospray-mass spectrometry employing a volatile surfactant

Posted on 23 June, 2012 by fqm302

A new analytical method based on micellar electrokinetic chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (MEKC–ESI–MS/MS) employing a MS friendly surfactant (ammonium perfluorooctanoate) is proposed and validated for the identification and simultaneous quantification of 17 N-methylcarbamate pesticides in environmental and drinking water samples. … Continue reading →

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Determination of quinolones of veterinary use in bee products by ultra-high performance liquid chromatography–tandem mass spectrometry using a QuEChERS extraction procedure

Posted on 28 February, 2012 by fqm302

A reliable and rapid ultra high performance liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (UHPLC–MS/MS) method has been developed for the determination of the eight quinolones of veterinary use regulated by European Union (marbofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, danofloxacin, enrofloxacin, sarafloxacin, difloxacin, flumequine and oxolinic … Continue reading →

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