February's environmental newswire: Explore expert articles, resources, webinars, and more

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    What's new in environmental science

    February 2026 | By Matilde Marques, Editor

    Resource

    Increase lab efficiency with an expanded trace-level semivolatiles method

    Streamline your semivolatile analysis with this expanded trace-level method, proven to deliver exceptional peak shape and data quality for 150 compounds on a single RMX-5Sil MS column. It’s a practical way to boost lab efficiency while meeting strict performance requirements across acids, bases, and neutrals.

    increase lab efficiency with an expanded trace-level semivolatiles method

    Dr. Kelly Cheshire, Segment Manager, LGC Standards

    Article

    Advanced reference materials streamline multi-residue pesticide testing

    LGC Standards’ PestiMix is transforming multi-residue pesticide testing by enabling screening of 700+ analytes in just 30 minutes. Discover how advanced reference materials are helping laboratories to stay ahead of tightening regulations while saving time and simplifying processes.

    Verder - Environmental newswire 11 Feb

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    New sustainable solutions for cement and concrete

    The cement and concrete industry is transforming toward sustainability. Reliable, reproducible sample preparation is essential. With crushers, mills, sample preparation systems, and digital process monitoring, RETSCH supports laboratories in ensuring quality and accelerating the development of sustainable cement solutions.

    CTC Analytic - Feb 11 - Environmental newswire

    Article

    Automated PFAS analysis opens window to hidden sources

    Discover how automated PFAS analysis using robotic sample preparation and high-resolution mass spectrometry is helping researchers uncover previously hidden sources of 'forever chemicals', from textiles to clean-energy technology, while reducing contamination.

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    Reviews

    Don’t miss our Valentine’s giveaway

    This Valentine’s season, your lab product review is more than just feedback. Your insights on what has worked well (or what has not) is a way you can share the love with the scientific community. Write one or more lab product reviews between February 2 and 14 for a chance to win a $300 Apple Gift Card! 

    Editor's picks

    Article

    Smart columns and open science drive PFAS breakthroughs

    Discover how cutting-edge chromatography and open-source data tools are transforming PFAS research, revealing hidden pollutants, sharper separations, and smarter science.

     

    Resource

    Thermal desorption–GC–MS for environmental contaminant analysis

    From microplastics to PFAS, discover how advanced thermal desorption–GC–MS methods can support confident environmental monitoring and streamline workflows across solid, liquid, and gaseous samples.

     

    Video

    Köttermann spearheads sustainable lab solutions

    Learn how Köttermann is dedicated to providing a safe and sustainable lab environment for all researchers via energy-saving equipment, robust and resilient steel furniture, and forward-thinking laboratory planning.

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