| Abstract Scope |
Green, sustainable, material manufacturing is dependent on the resources available to monitor emissions from the manufacturing process. Gas chromatography (GC) is frequently used to monitor material purity, contamination, and emissions in samples such as air, water, soil, and production materials. Method development and modification requires time and resources that could otherwise be dedicated to the manufacturing process itself. The ProEZGC platform uses proprietary thermodynamic models to predict analyte retention on various GC column phases, dimensions, program conditions, and detectors. Accuracy of chromatographic models was challenged under a variety of changing conditions and consistently produced results within 0.5min or 10% of the empirically determined value. Results help labs rapidly develop and optimize GC methods for monitoring known and emerging pollutants or contaminants. ProEZGC also facilitates rapid implementation of green changes in environmental monitoring, such as alternative carrier gas options, reducing method run time, and reducing energy requirements related to instrument operation. |