Determination of 2- and 3-MCPD Fatty Acid Esters and Glycidol Fatty Acid Esters (GE) in Edible Oils by GC/MS (GCMS-QP2020 NX) Coupled with Gerstel MPS Workstation According to AOCS Method Cd 29c-13.

The formation of 2- and 3-monochloropropane-1,2-diol (2- and 3-MCPD) esters and glycidyl esters (GE) during high-temperature edible oil refining is a well-documented concern. These contaminants pose significant health risks, as free MCPD and glycidol are classified as potential human carcinogens. To mitigate these risks, European Union Regulation (EU) 2023/915 establishes maximum allowable levels for these…

Gerstel MPS — 3-MCPD and Glycidyl Ester Analysis, Verified Against FAPAS Proficiency Standards

FAPAS (Food Analysis Performance Assessment Scheme, run by Fera Science Ltd, UK) is an independent proficiency-testing provider. Labs worldwide analyze the same FAPAS reference material and report results back; FAPAS then publishes a consensus “assigned value” derived from all participating labs, using a variety of methods — not a value set by any single instrument…

Bulk Density: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Density Measurement for Your Powder

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Bulk Density: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Density Measurement for Your Powder In the world of material science and manufacturing, “density” is rarely as simple as mass divided by volume. If you are working with powders—whether in pharmaceuticals, battery materials, or metallurgy—the way you measure density can completely change your production outcome. Accurately…

Precision, Purity, and Performance: The Multi-Application Guide to Sciway Nitrogen Generators

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An Introduction to Mass Spectrometry Precision, Purity, and Performance: The Multi-Application Guide to Sciway Nitrogen Generators In the modern laboratory, nitrogen gas is more than just a consumable—it is a critical utility. Whether it’s providing the curtain gas for a mass spectrometer or creating an inert environment for delicate chemical synthesis, the quality of your…

Mastering the Melt with Bruker: Predicting Shelf-Life in Plant-Based Margarines

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Mastering the Melt with Bruker: Predicting Shelf-Life in Plant-Based Margarines The “snap” of a chocolate bar, the creaminess of a spread, and the stability of margarine at room temperature all depend on one critical factor: Solid Fat Content (SFC). For manufacturers shifting toward plant-based formulations, the challenge is significant. Unlike animal fats, plant-based oils (like…

From MOFs to Global Impact: Why Nobel Laureate Omar Yaghi Relies on Micromeritics for Direct Air Capture Breakthroughs

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From MOFs to Global Impact: Why Nobel Laureate Omar Yaghi Relies on Micromeritics for Direct Air Capture Breakthroughs The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry celebrated Prof. Omar Yaghi for his foundational work in Reticular Chemistry, specifically the discovery of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) and Covalent Organic Frameworks (COFs). But for these “molecular sponges” to move from…

From MOFs to Molecules: Inside the Carbon Capture Research of Prof. Omar Yaghi and the Micromeritics BTA

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From MOFs to Molecules: Inside the Carbon Capture Research of Prof. Omar Yaghi and the Micromeritics BTA The global race to achieve net-zero emissions has placed carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) at the forefront of scientific innovation. At the heart of this movement is Prof. Omar Yaghi, a pioneer in reticular chemistry and a…

Microplastics Analysis in Water: Techniques and Challenges — A Focus on TED-GC/MS

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Microplastics Analysis in Water: Techniques and Challenges — A Focus on TED-GC/MS Microplastics have become a major concern in environmental monitoring due to their widespread presence in water systems and potential impact on ecosystems and human health. Detecting and characterizing these particles requires reliable, sensitive, and reproducible analytical approaches rooted in analytical chemistry, which encompasses…

Wet vs Dry Particle Size Analysis: Which Method Should You Use?

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Wet vs Dry Particle Size Analysis: Which Method Should You Use? Particle size analysis is essential across materials science, pharmaceuticals, food technology, mining, environmental testing, and countless other fields. Particle size refers to the measurement of the dimensions of individual solid particles, liquid droplets, or gaseous bubbles, generally expressed as a one-dimensional scalar value such…

Precision at the Heart of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel): Why Chemisorption is the Secret to Sustainable Skies

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Precision at the Heart of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel): Why Chemisorption is the Secret to Sustainable Skies The High Stakes of SAF Production The aviation industry is on a countdown to Net Zero, and Malaysia is positioning itself as a regional hub for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). However, moving from traditional crude oil to “waste-to-fuel”…

Sustainability in the Lab: Replacing Wet Chemistry with Light

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Sustainability in the Lab: Replacing Wet Chemistry with Light The Modern Lab’s Dilemma: The Cost of the “Old Way” For decades, the gold standard for analyzing palm oil parameters—like Iodine Value (IV), Free Fatty Acids (FFA), and Peroxide Value (PV)—has been wet chemistry titration. Wet chemistry is a form of analytical chemistry that uses classical,…

Precision in Every Bite: Why Dynamic Crystallization is the Secret to Premium Chocolate

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Precision in Every Bite: Why Dynamic Crystallization is the Secret to Premium Chocolate In the world of confectionery, the crystallization of cocoa butter is the fine line between a premium product and a total loss. This invisible process dictates everything from the glossy shine of a praline to that satisfying “snap” when you break a…

Beyond the Burette: Revolutionizing Quality Control with Analytical Chemistry – From Hours to Seconds with Bruker FT-NIR

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Beyond the Burette: Revolutionizing Quality Control with Analytical Chemistry – From Hours to Seconds with Bruker FT-NIR How modern laboratories are ditching wet chemistry for rapid, reagent-free multi-component analysis. In the world of analytical chemistry—particularly within the palm oil industry—the burette has long been a symbol of precision. For decades, traditional wet chemistry has served…

BET Surface Area: Gas Adsorption Analysis and Understanding BET Theory

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BET Surface Area: Gas Adsorption Analysis and Understanding BET Theory You’ll quickly see why gas adsorption matters when you need to quantify a material’s real surface area instead of just its geometric size. BET theory, developed as a technique by Stephen Brunauer, Paul Emmett, and Edward Teller in 1938, aims to explain the physical adsorption…

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What Is BET Surface Area? A Practical Guide for Material Characterization

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What Is BET Surface Area? A Practical Guide for Material Characterization You want a clear, practical explanation of BET surface area and why it matters for material characterization. BET surface area measures the accessible microscopic surface area of a solid by quantifying how much gas physically adsorbs onto it, giving a standardized metric (m²/g) that…

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BET Surface Area Analysis Explained: Principles, Method, and Applications

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BET Surface Area Analysis Explained: Principles, Method, and Applications You’ll get a clear, practical explanation of what BET surface area analysis measures and why it matters for materials like catalysts, adsorbents, and nanomaterials. BET quantifies the accessible surface area by modeling multilayer gas adsorption on a solid, giving a reproducible metric that predicts how a…