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The Ion Signature Technology Resource Library contains a wealth of information related to the
effective and efficient identification and quantification of compounds. Peruse our technical papers and explore related links. A detailed bibliography documents the research behind the development of the revolutionary new algorithms found in Ion Signature quantitative deconvolution software.

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Papers


Deconvolution: Its Importance in Complex Mixture Analysis by Albert Robbat,Jr (pdf)

Rapid Multiresidue Pesticides Analysis Using Fast-GC/MS and Chromatogram Deconvolution Software (pdf)

GCMS Data Accuracy Comparison: 40 Minutes vs. 5 minutes

Deconvolution Software Algorithms for GC/MS Can Substantially Speed Up Your Analysis, But Can They Really Provide Usable Data For Your Critical Applications?

ROI for the Accelerated Lab: Establishing Benchmarks and Enabling New Market Opportunities for Environmental Laboratories

Not All Deconvolution is Created Equal: The Challenge of Coeluting Compounds

EPA, Innovations in Site Characterization, Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response, EPA-542-R-98-006. "Ion Signature Technology reduces the need for re-analysis and dilution, and increases confidence in surrogate, internal standard, and target compound identification and quantification."

Read the US EPA Case Study Highlights
Read the Massachusetts DEP comments

Accelerated GC/MS of Soil and Sediment Samples Reduces Analysis Time by More Than 4-Fold (pdf)

An Introduction to Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)

A Glossary of Analysis Terms



Bibliography

"Identification of Ignitable Liquid Residues in Fire Debris by GC/MS/MS"  D. Sutherland, J. Perr, and J. R. Almirall, in Advances in Forensic Applications of Mass Spectrometry, edited by J. Yinon, CRC Press, 2004.

"Environmental Applications of Thermal Extraction Cone Penetrometry and Ultrafast Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry" A. Robbat, Jr., Field Analytical Chemistry and Technology, (2001): 5(1-2), 60-68.

"Productivity Enhancing Mass Spectral Data Analysis Software for High Throughput Laboratories: Simultaneous Detection of Volatile and Semivolatile Organics by GC/MS" A. Robbat, Jr., Environmental Testing and Analysis (2000): 9, 15-19.

"Performance-Enhanced 'Tunable' Capillary Microwave Induced Plasma Mass Spectrometer for Gas Chromatography Detection" A. M. Zapata and A. Robbat, Jr., Analytical Chemistry, (2000): 72, 3102-3108.

"Rapid In Situ Collection and Analysis of Semivolatile Organics by Thermal Extraction Cone Penetrometry Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry" A.E. Gorshteyn and A. Robbat, Jr., Field Analytical Chemistry and Technology (2000): 4, 85-92.

"Accelerated GC/MS Analyses of Samples from Former Manufactured Gas Plant Sites" D. Mauro, S. Smarason, and A. Robbat, Jr., Electric Petroleum Research Institute, TR-114786, March 2000.

"Performance Evaluation of a Gas Chromatograph Coupled to a Capillary Microwave Induced Plasma Mass Spectrometer." A. Zapata, C. Bock, and A. Robbat, Jr., JAAS (1999): 14, 1187.

"Speciation of Subsurface Contaminants by Cone Penetrometry Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry." A. Gorshteyn, S. Smarason, and A. Robbat, Jr., Environ. Sci. Technol. (1999): 33, 2474-2480.

"Fast Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry Analysis in Support of Risk-based Decisions." A. Robbat, Jr., S. Smarason, and Y. Gankin, Field Analytical Chemistry and Technology (1999): 3(1) 55-66.

"Subsurface Detection of Environmental Pollutants." A.Y. Gorshteyn, Z. Kataenko, S. Smarason, and A. Robbat, Jr., Instrum. Sci. Technol. (1999): 27(2) 111-121.

"Time Compressed Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry." Y. Gankin, and A. Robbat, Jr., AT-Process (1999): 4(1) 56-62.

"Time-Condensed Analyses by Mass Spectrometry" Y.V. Gankin, A.E. Gorshteyn, S. Smarason, and A. Robbat, Jr., Analytical Chemistry (1998): 70, 1655-1663.

"Fast GC/MS Analysis of Volatile and Semivolatile Organics in the Field." contributed by Y. Gankin, S. Smarason, and A. Robbat, Jr., ed. By V. Lopez-Avila, John Wiley & Sons, Current Protocols in Field Analytical Chemistry, New York, 1998.

"Dynamic Work Plans and Field Analytics, The Keys to Cost-Effective Hazardous Waste Site Investigations." A. Robbat, Jr., S. Smarason, and Y. Gankin, Field Analytical Chemistry and Technology (1998): 2(5) 253-265.

"Polychlorinated Biphenyl Congeners Identification." The Encyclopedia of Environmental Analysis and Remediation, contributed by Y. Gankin and A. Robbat, Jr., ed. by R.A. Meyers, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York, NY, July 1998.

"Field Determination of VOCs in Soil and Water by Purge-and-Trap and Thermal DesorptionGC/MS." Current Protocols in Field Analytical Chemistry, contributed by Y.V. Gankin, S. Smarason, and A. Robbat, Jr. ed. by V. Lopez-Avila, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1B.1.1-1B.1.12. New York, 1998.

"Field Determination of SVOCs in Soil by Thermal Desorption GC/MS." Current Protocols in Field Analytical Chemistry, ed. by V. Lopez-Avila, contributed by .V. Gankin, S. Smarason, and A. Robbat, Jr., John Wiley & Sons, section 2B pages 3.1-10. New York, 1998.

"Field Analytics, Dynamic Workplans" The Encyclopedia of Environmental Analysis and Remediation, contributed by A. Robbat, Jr., ed. by R.A. Meyers, John Wiley & Sons, Inc. New York, NY., July 1998.



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American Chemical Society

American Society for Mass Spectrometry

Environmental News & Press Releases

Greater Boston Mass Spectrometry Discussion Group

LIMsource, Laboratory Information Management System Resources

Spectroscopynow.com

Tufts University, Department of Chemistry

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