Work, work, work
We specialize on the investigation of small organic molecules from complex matrices. To accomplish this goal, we study all aspects of sample preparation, chromatography, and mass spectrometry. From time to time, we adventure into the realm of chemometrics.
We have access to state-of-art analytical instrumentation. We work 24/7. Check out our main interests.
Work, work, work
We specialize on the investigation of small organic molecules from complex matrices. To accomplish this goal, we study all aspects of sample preparation, chromatography, and mass spectrometry. From time to time, we adventure into the realm of chemometrics.
We have access to state-of-art analytical instrumentation. We work 24/7. Check out our main interests.
Work, work, work
We specialize on the investigation of small organic molecules from complex matrices. To accomplish this goal, we study all aspects of sample preparation, chromatography, and mass spectrometry. From time to time, we adventure into the realm of chemometrics.
We have access to state-of-art analytical instrumentation. We work 24/7. Check out our main interests.
University of Campinas
Institute of Chemistry
Department of Analytical Chemistry
LC-GC Separations Group
We specialize on the investigation of small organic molecules from complex matrices. Hence, we are always looking for interesting mixtures to characterize.
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To accomplish this goal, we develop fundamental research on sample preparation methods and analytical instrumentation. These solutions are used to solve complex investigations in multidisciplinary studies.
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Available content:
Hybrid system utilizing flow- and thermal-modulation.
Fundamentals:
1. Sample preparation: static headspace sampling (HS), purge and trap sampling (P&T), thermal dessorption (TD), vacuum assisted sorbent sampling (see VASE), and solid-phase microextraction (SPME).
2. Conventional and multidimensional gas chromatography (heart-cutting and comprehensive).
3. Conventional and column switching liquid chromatography.
4. Basic mass spectrometry.
5. Chemometric processing of GC-MS, GCxGC-MS, LC-MS and HRAM-MS data (in collaboration with Prof. Poppi).
6. Application of ionic liquid-based sorbent phases for sample preparation and gas chromatography in collaboration with Prof. Anderson.
7. Development of microfluidic devices (in collaboration with Prof. Fracassi and Prof. Jesus)
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Applications:
1. Petroleum chemistry: sample preparation for the analysis of organic compounds in crude oils. Characterization (untargeted and targeted) of crude oils for flow assurance and organic geochemistry investigations. Investigation of water-oil emulsions and their stability. Isolation and characterization of acidic, basic and interfacially active organic compounds in water-oil emulsions.
2. Water analysis: analysis of water produced in oil exploration. Investigation of disinfection byproducts in water treatment (in collaboration with Prof. Montagner).
3. Food processing, food technology (in collaboration with Prof. Godoy and Prof. Efraim), and food analysis.
4. Essential oil production and analysis (in collaboration with Prof. Ortiz).
5. Plant metabolomics (in collaboration with Prof. Sayawa).
6. Forensic analysis: off- and on-shore oil spill investigations (in collaboration with Prof. Santos).
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