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Title	Date	Journal
Single Particle ICP-MS: A Key Analytical Technique for Characterizing Nanoparticles,	March, 2017	AP Column, Spectroscopy Magazine,
Characterizing Fuel by Gas Chromatography: Making Sure that IndyCar Race Teams are Playing by the Rules,	February, 2017	Petro Industry News,
New Approaches in Sample Preparation and Precise Multielement Analysis of Crude Oils and Refined Petroleum Products Using Single-Reaction-Chamber Microwave Digestion and Triple-Quadrupole ICP-MS	October, 2016	Spectroscopy, Atomic Perspectives Column
Optimization of EPA Method 325 for the Fast, Accurate and Precise Monitoring of VOCs Around Oil Refinery Fencelines,	September, 2016	Petro Industry News
The Applicability of Field-Portable GC–MS for the Rapid Sampling and Measurement of High-Boiling-Point Semivolatile Organic Compounds in Environmental Samples,	July, 2016	Current Trends in Mass Spectroscopy
The Benefits of GC/MS Coupled with a Headspace Trap to Monitor Volatile Organic Compounds in the Production of Beer,	May/June, 2016	Chromatography Today
Money To Burn: Do you Know What is Costs to Run your Atomic Spectroscopy instrumentation?	April, 2016	International LabMate
Extending the Hydrocarbon Range for the Analysis of Soil Gas Samples Using Automated Thermal Desorption Coupled with GC-MS,	March, 2016	LC/GC
Replacing Traditional Heavy Metals Testing with Modern Plasma-Based Spectrochemical Techniques,	March, 2016	Atomic Perspectives Column, Spectroscopy Magazine,
The Benefits of Single-Particle ICP-MS to Better Understand the Fateand Behavior of Engineered Nanoparticles in Environmental Water Samples,	October, 2015	Spectroscopy Magazine, Environmental Issue
Approaches to Maximize Performance and Reduce the Frequency of Routine Maintenance in ICP-MS,	October, 2015	Atomic Perspectives, Column, Spectroscopy Magazine
Handheld X-ray Diffraction for Remote, Field-Based Applications,	July, 2015	Atomic Perspectives, Column, Spectroscopy Magazine,
Determining Elemental Impurities in Pharmaceutical Materials: What Atomic Spectroscopic Technique is Right for Your Lab?	March 2015	Atomic Perspectives, Column, Spectroscopy Magazine
GC Ensures Integrity of Drinking Water in Fracking Locations,	February, 2015	Laboratory Equipment
Shifting the Landscape of Nanomaterial Measurement,	November 24, 2014	The Analytical Scientist,
A Single-Method Approach for the Analysis of Volatile and Semivolatile Organic Compounds in Air Using Thermal Desorption Coupled with GC–MS	October, 2014	LC/GC
The Benefits of Single-particle ICP MS for the Characterization of Engineered Nanomaterials	April, 2014	R&D Magazine
The Use of Hand-held Raman Spectroscopy for Forensic Investigations	June, 2014	Spectroscopy Magazine, Raman Supplement,
Emerging Technology Trends in Atomic Spectroscopy Are Solving Real-World Application Problems,	March, 2014	Spectroscopy Magazine,
The Benefits of Ion–Molecule Chemistry for the Determination of Titanium in Whole Blood and Serum Using Quadrupole-Based Collision–Reaction Cell ICP-MS Technology	November, 2013	Spectroscopy Magazine, Applications of ICP Supplement,
How to Select an ICP-MS System: Some Important Considerations,	November, 2013	Spectroscopy Magazine
Collaboration Results in a Breakthrough Design of Desorption Tube For Soil Vapor Intrusion Analysis	October, 2013	Pollution Equipment News
The Use of Raman Spectroscopy in Cancer Diagnostics	September, 2013	Spectroscopy Magazine
Miniature Spectrometer Designs Open New Applications Potential	May, 2013	Laser Focus World
ICP-MS with Autodilution and Autocalibration for Implementing the New USP Chapters on Elemental Impurities	November, 2012	Spectroscopy Magazine, Applications of  ICP Supplement,
The Benefits of a High-Performance, Handheld Raman Spectrometer for the Rapid Identification of Pharmaceutical Raw Materials	December, 2012	American Pharmaceutical Review
Portable Raman for Raw Material QC: What’s the Return on Investment?	November, 2012	Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Field-Flow-Fractionation Coupled with ICP-MS for the Analysis of Engineered Nanoparticles in Environmental Samples	September, 2012	Spectroscopy magazine
Efficient Removal of Polyatomic Spectral Interferences for the Multielement Analysis of Complex Human Biological Samples by ICP-MS,	July, 2012	Spectroscopy Magazine,
Optimization of an Analytical Method for the Determination of Trace Metals in Urine by ICP-MS Coupled with a Dynamic Reaction Cell	January, 2012	Spectroscopy Magazine
Ensuring the Safety and Quality of Foodstuffs Produced in China: The Role of ICP-MS	November, 2011	Applications of ICP and ICP-MS Technologies for Today's Spectroscopist (Spectroscopy Supplement)
Analysis of Toxic Trace Metals in Pet Foods Using Cryogenic Grinding and Quantitation by ICP-MS (Part 1)	January, 2011	Spectroscopy Magazine
Analysis of Toxic Trace Metals in Pet Foods Using Cryogenic Grinding and Quantitation by ICP-MS (Part 2)	February, 2011	Spectroscopy Magazine
Comparison of Different Sample Preparation Procedures for the Determination of RoHS/WEEE Regulated Elements in Printed Circuit Boards and Electrical Components by X-Ray Fluorescence	April, 2010	Spectroscopy Magazine
A Novel Sample Preparation Approach to Increase the Throughput of Pesticide Analysis by LC–MS-MS	July, 2009	LC/GC
Using ICP-MS for Environmental Trace Metal Detection	June, 2008	Lab Manager
ICP-MS Plays a Vital Role in the Investigation of Lead Levels in a Public School System’s Drinking Water Supply	May, 2007	Controlled Environments
Optimization of a High Sample Throughput Method for the Determination of Trace Nutrients in Agricultural Soil Samples Using ICP-OES	Oct, 2006	Applications of ICP and ICP-MS Technologies for Today's Spectroscopist (Spectroscopy Supplement)
New Developments in Wavelength Dispersive XRF and XRD for the Analysis of Foodstuffs and Pharmaceutical Materials	Sept, 2006	Spectroscopy Magazine
Advances in the Separation and Detection of As, Cr, and Se Species in Potable Waters Using HPLC Coupled with Dynamic Reaction Cell ICP-MS	May, 2006	Currents Trends in Mass Spectroscopy
Biodiesel: Renewable and Biodegradable Fuel	Feb, 2006	Hydrocarbon Processing
Using Infrared Spectroscopy in Used Engine Oils - Estimating Base Number	Nov/Dec, 2005	Practicing Oil Analysis
Harsh Environments Dictate Design of Imaging Spectrometers	August, 2005	Laser Focus World
Online Remote Sampling of an ICP-MS to Monitor Trace Metals in Semiconductor Process Chemicals	July, 2005	Semiconductor Manufacturing
Reducing the Impact of Spectral Interferences on the Determination of Precious Metals in Geological Matrices Using DRC-ICP-MS	May, 2005	Currents Trends in Mass Spectrometry
Oil Analysis and Preventive Maintenance	May, 2005	Plant Engineering
Using Dynamic Reaction Cell ICP-MS to Determine the Full Suite of Elements in Rainwater	January, 2005	Spectroscopy
Meeting the Optical Demands of the Next Generation Hyperspectral Imaging Spectrometers	October, 2004	NASA Tech Briefs
Reduction of Carbon-Based Interferences in Organic Compound Analysis by Dynamic Reaction Cell ICP-MS	September, 2004	Spectroscopy
Dynamic Reaction Cell ICP-MS for the Analysis of Semiconductor Materials	October 1, 2003	Analytical Chemistry, A-Page Article
A Coupled Technique to Improve Protein Yield Measurements	October, 2003	PharmaGenomics
Achieving High Trace-Metal Purity Levels Using Dynamic Reaction cell ICP-MS	April, 2003	MICRO Magazine
Benefits of Dynamic Reaction Cell ICP-MS to Determine Ultra-trace Contamination Levels in High Purity Sulfuric and Phosphoric Acid	January, 2003	Spectroscopy
A Statistical Approach to Reporting Uncertainty on Certified Values of Chemical Reference Materials	Sept, 2002	Spectroscopy
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