Recent trends and developments in pyrolysis-gas chromatography.

Department of Forensic and Biomedical Sciences, University of Lincoln, Brayford Pool, Lincoln LN6 7TS, UK.

Pyrolysis-gas chromatography (Py-GC) has become well established as a simple, quick and reliable analytical technique for a range of applications including the analysis of polymeric materials. Recent developments in Py-GC technology and instrumentation include laser pyrolysis and non-discriminating pyrolysis. Progress has also been made in the detection of low-level polymer additives with the use of novel Py-GC devices. Furthermore, it has been predicted that future advances in separation technology such as the use of comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography will further enhance the analytical scope of Py-GC.

PMID: 17980891 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]