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Calibration Standards for Microplastics Analysis

Accurate microplastics analysis requires reliable calibration standards. This article explores the Frontier Labs Microplastics Calibration Standard Set, which offers a comprehensive solution with 12 common polymers, customizable diluents, and easy-to-use glass wool.

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Analyzing Thermoset Resins Using Pyrolysis-GC/MS

Explore the analysis of thermoset resins using a Frontier EGA/PY-3030D pyrolyzer connected to a GC/MS system. Through Evolved Gas Analysis (EGA) and heart-cutting modes, the study identifies specific compounds within thermoset resins, providing insights into their thermal profiles and chemical structures.

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Tandem Micro-Reactor Applications eBook

In this eBook, we explore the Tandem Micro-Reactor system, a rapid catalyst screening technology for converting waste plastics and biomass to fuels and value-added chemicals.

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Turnkey Solution for Microplastics Analysis

Turnkey solution for microplastics analysis following ASTM D8401-24, including an Agilent GC/MS system and Frontier micro-furnace pyrolyzer.

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Microplastics Analysis: Power of Pyrolysis GC/MS

Driven by growing concerns about microplastic contamination and potential health risks, microplastics research is rapidly advancing. This article explores Pyrolysis GC/MS, a powerful technique used by chemists to identify and quantify microplastics in environmental samples like water, soil, and biota, offering crucial insights into this critical issue.

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Breaking Down the Microplastics Problem with Pyrolysis-GC/MS

Professor Wan-Tang (Grace) Chen of UMASS Lowell share what her team is working on, how how her team is leveraging Pyrolysis-GC/MS technique in their novel microplastics research.

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ASTM D7823 Method for Analyzing Regulated Phthalates in a Complex Matrix using Micro-Furnace Thermal Desorption-GC/MS

Learn how to identify and quantify the regulated phthalates in a complex matrix using micro furnace TD-GC/MS based on the ASTM D7823 method

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Most Common Frontier Pyrolysis Consumables

Running low on Frontier pyrolysis consumables? See the most common parts that our customers purchase to keep their pyrolyzer running!

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A Faster Way to Characterize Catalysts

Looking for a more efficient and faster way to screen laboratory-prepared catalysts? Take 6 minutes to familiarize yourself with the Frontier Tandem µ-Reactor.

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Microplastics Analysis Using Micro-Furnace Pyrolyzer and F-Search MPs

eBook features a compendium of application and technical notes demonstrating microplastics analysis using micro-furnace pyrolyzers.

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Characterizing Microplastics in Air Using Pyrolysis

This white paper introduces a novel analytical system configuration with simple and easy-to-follow workflows.

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Microplastics Analysis Using Pyrolysis-GC/MS System

During this short explainer video, we describe the importance of microplastics analysis and how scientists use vertical-furnace pyrolysis-GC/MS to identify and quantify unknown microplastic polymers.

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Quantification & Identification of Microplastics in Air Using Pyrolysis-GC/MS

Microplastics in air samples are identified and quantified using the powerful Pyrolysis-GC/MS technique, featuring a multi-mode, micro-furnace pyrolyzer and a powerful microplastic software engine.

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F-Search MPs 2.1 Software for Microplastics Analysis

F-Search MPs 2.1 software allows users to easily identify and quantify unknown microplastics in the environment.

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A Better Way to Grind Your Samples

Looking for an easier and faster way to grind your samples? Get to know the Frontier Cryogenic Mill IQ Cryo Mill-2070 in this short 6-minute webinar.

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Frontier Pyrolyzer Accessories

Explore Frontier Pyrolyzer accessories and how they can enhance the capabilities of the Multi-Functional Pyrolysis Solution.

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Take Your Characterization Further with Pyrolysis GC/MS

Pyrolysis GC/MS allows for a wider range of compounds to be analyzed, with improved sensitivity, accuracy, and speed.

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Frontier EGA/PY-3030D Multi-Shot Pyrolyzer

The Frontier EGA/PY-3030D Multi-Shot Pyrolyzer features high performance and ease of use, from the heating furnace to the control software.

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Frontier PY-3030S Single-Shot Pyrolyzer

The Frontier PY-3030S Single-Shot Pyrolyzer delivers simple but effective pyrolysis for any type of isothermal sample introduction to GC or GC/MS from 40-800ᵒC.

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Frontier Auto-Shot Sampler

The Frontier Auto-Shot Sampler is a powerful tool for continuous analysis, designed to work with Frontier multi-functional pyrolyzers.

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Frontier Rx-3050TR Tandem Micro-Reactor

The Frontier Rx3050TR Tandem Micro-Reactor is a unique system designed for research and development labs that work with catalysts.

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Frontier Cryogenic Mill

The Frontier Cryogenic Mill is a sample treatment device for crushing, stirring, and dispersing polymer materials prior to analysis.

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Frontier Lab Selective Sampler Intro

The Frontier Lab Selective Sampler allows heart-cut analysis by sampling any temperature zone in an EGA thermogram.

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Accessorize This! Expand the Capabilities of the Frontier Pyrolysis System

Frontier Lab has a range of enabling accessories and peripherals that support and amplify the analytical power of the pyrolyzer.

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Identification & Quantification of Microplastics Using Pyrolysis-GC/MS

Pyrolysis-GC/MS provides analysts with a streamlined microplastics characterization technique capable of accurate identification and quantification within a single instrument platform.

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Discover the IQ Mill-2070 Cryogenic Mill

Learn more about the IQ Mill-2070 Cryogenic Mill – an intelligent quick-mill grinding device that pulverizes, crushes, stirs, and disperses polymer materials.

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Solving Analytical Challenges with Multi-Vendor Solutions

Multi-vendor solutions often leverage instrumentation from more than one vendor, resulting in an analytical powerhouse for the demanding lab environment.

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5 Analytical Techniques for Characterizing Unknowns

We’ll explore 5 analytical techniques for characterizing unknowns, plus offer tips on how they can be adapted to pyrolysis data.

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Analyzing VOCs in Indoor Air Using Magic Chemisorbers

In this experiment, we set out to perform VOC analysis in indoor air using our Frontier EGA/PY-3030D pyrolyzer and Magic Chemisorbers.

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What is Pyrolysis and how do Pyrolyzers work?

If you are new to the technique or to the Frontier pyrolyzer instrument, there’s a ton of great resources to help you along your educational path.

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Top 4 Common Misconceptions About Pyrolysis

On your path to building expertise on the Frontier Pyrolyzer or pyrolysis, be sure to avoid these 4 common misconceptions.

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Rapid Catalyst Screening Using Tandem micro-Reactor-GC/MS System

Rapid catalyst screening will be explored in this webinar, including the Tandem micro-Reactor, a powerful system for evaluating a variety of catalysts in a short period of time.

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Characterizing Synthetic and Organic Textiles Using Flash Pyrolysis

How can you tell real versus fake leather? Join Application Scientist Khadiza Mom as she uses the Pyrolysis GC/MS technique for characterizing synthetic and organic textiles and determines the polymer content of leather-like materials.

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Reverse Engineering of Polymer Materials and Coatings by GC/MS Pyrolysis

During this webinar, we’ll explore the versatility of Pyrolysis GC/MS for reverse engineering of polymer materials, product development, and failure mechanisms of various polymers.

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Chemical Composition of Biomass Plastic Bags

Two types of commercially available biomass plastic bags are deformulated using a Frontier EGA/PY-3030D micro-furnace pyrolyzer, directly interfaced with a GC injector.

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Identification and Quantification of Microplastics using Micro-Furnace Pyrolysis-GC/MS

We’ll demonstrate how a micro-furnace pyrolysis-GC/MS system enables the identification and quantification of microplastics contaminants in environmental samples.

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Rapid Catalyst Screening Using Tandem µ-Reactor GC/MS

This article describes how the Frontier Micro-Furnace Tandem µ-Reactor enables the rapid screening of laboratory-prepared catalysts, specifically carbon fiber reinforced plastic.

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Comparing Different Types of Pyrolysis

To perform flash pyrolysis, there are three types of techniques available: filament, curie-point, and vertical micro-furnace.

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What is Double-Shot and Heart-Cutting?

In this video, you will learn about the Double-Shot and Heart-Cutting modes of the Frontier multi-shot pyrolysis instrument.

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Discover Compounds with Proven MicroJet Cryo Trap

Learn about the fundamentals of the state-of-the-art Frontier MicroJet Cryo Trap.

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Identifying Peaks and Chemical Composition of Samples with F-Search

You have produced excellent data about your unknown sample using the Frontier micro-furnace. Now let the power of F-Search identify peaks and chemical composition with ease!

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Rubber Tire Characterization Using Pyrolysis-GC/MS

This article illustrates the power and simplicity of modern-day pyrolysis-GC/MS in a rubber tire’s material characterization.

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Brominated Flame Retardants in Waste Plastic Using Thermal Desorption-GC/MS

Many plastic recycling companies seek accurate and reproducible analytical testing for quality control and compliance with regulations.

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What are Thermoset Resins?

Fully cured, themoset resins are rigid, typically insoluble solid materials of high mechanical strength and high temperature stability.

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Analysis of Thermoset Resins Using Pyrolysis-GC/MS

In this technical note, a thermoset resin’s chemical composition is analyzed using Pyrolysis- GC/MS.

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Pyrolysis GC-MS for Microplastics

This article will explore microplastics identification in sea surface water using a micro-furnace pyrolysis-GC/MS instrument.

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Material Characterization of Organic Pigments in Industrial Painting Using Pyrolysis

Overcome the challenges of characterizing organic pigments in industrial painting with the Frontier multi-shot pyrolysis solution.

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Rapid Screening & Comparison Analysis of Commercial Silicone in 3D Printing Elastomers Using EGA-MS

Silicone is an important elastomeric material used for a variety of applications requiring durability and chemical resistance.

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Analyzing Ceramic Composite Materials Using Pyrolysis

Learn how the Frontier Multi-Shot Pyrolyzer can be used for the analysis of ceramic composite materials in the automotive industry.

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Material Characterization of 3D Printing Polymers using Pyrolysis-GC/MS

This eBook is a compendium of application notes describing the use of Pyrolysis-GC/MS in the analysis of 3D printing polymers.

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Material Characterization in Automotive Industry Using Pyrolysis-GC/MS

This eBook is a comprehensive guide for Pyrolysis-GC/MS technique and its use in the automotive industry.

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Rapid Screening of Cannabinoids in Edibles by Thermal Desorption-GC/MS

This eBook is a compendium of application notes describing the use of thermal desorption-GC/MS to analyze cannabinoids and cannabis products.

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Rubber & Plastic Materials Characterization using Pyrolysis-GC/MS

This eBook offers a compendium of application notes describing the use of Pyrolysis-GC/MS to analyze rubber and plastic components.

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Deformulation and Failure Analysis of Polymers using Pyrolysis-GC/MS

Learn how pyrolysis-GC/MS can deliver better efficiency and accuracy in polymer deformulation and failure analysis applications.

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Material Characterization of Rock Sample Using Thermal Vaporization Pyrolysis-GC/MS

One of the first steps in the standard protocol for geochemical characterization of rock samples is Rock-Eval analysis.

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Material Characterization of Compounded Rubber Using Double-Shot GC/MS

Identifying the polymers in compounded rubber by way of material characterization using double-shot GC/MS.

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Analyzing Phthalates in Plastics using Pyrolysis

Analyzing phthalates is becoming a more popular application due to the growing use of plasticizers to enhance product durability.

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Comparison and Failure Analysis of Oil-Based Inks

Subtle differences in polymer formulations are common, but they may not influence the overall performance of the final product.

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An Expert System for Interpreting Pyrolysis-GC/MS Data for Synthetic Paint Media

This webinar describes the use of an expert system for interpreting Pyrolysis-GC/MS data for synthetic paint media.

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Frontier Rapid Catalyst Screening Reactors

The Frontier Rx-3050TR Tandem micro-Reactor is designed for research and development labs that work with catalysts.

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Frontier Auto Shot Sampler

The Frontier Auto Shot Sampler is an accessory of the Frontier EGA/PY-3030D multi-shot pyrolyzer, and is designed to deliver automated sampling for continuous analysis.

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Frontier PY-3030S Pyrolyzer

The Frontier PY-3030S Single-Shot Pyrolyzer is simple but effective for any type of isothermal sample introduction to GC or GC/MS from 40-800ᵒC.

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5 Secrets of Detailed Polymer Characterization and Deformulation

This webinar explores the five secrets of detailed polymer characterization and deformulation using GC-MS.

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Using Pyrolysis-GC/MS in 3D Printing, Smart Coatings, and Nanomaterials

Join us to learn about Advanced Material Characterization using pyrolysis in 3D printing, smart coatings, and nanomaterials.

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Characterization of Shale Rock with Thermal Extraction-GC/MS

This webinar will explore the thermal extraction-GC/MS technique and the method map for material characterization, and its use in analyzing hydrocarbons in shale rock.

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Microplastics Analysis in Environmental Samples Using Pyrolysis-GC/MS

Learn how the pyrolysis gas-chromatography mass spectrometry technique can be used for analyzing microplastics in environmental samples.

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Simplifying Pyrolysis for the Modern User

Outdated flash pyrolysis of polymeric materials is a thing of the past. Discover the power of multi-mode pyrolyzer systems for the modern lab.

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How does Frontier Pyrolysis-GC/MS work?

Learn more about Frontier Pyrolysis GC/MS and how the powerful micro-furnace solution can accelerate your analysis.

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Back to Basics: What is Pyrolysis?

What exactly is pyrolysis, and how is it an effective technique for GC/MS sample preparation?

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A Method Map for Identifying Unknown Samples Using Pyrolysis

The Frontier Multi-Shot Pyrolyzer coupled with a GC/MS system provides a simple two-step method map for determining the composition of any unknown samples.

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5 Reasons Labs Use Pyrolysis for Microplastics Analysis

Microplastics has become a hot environmental topic and critical research area for many plastics manufacturers and product consumers.

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Understanding Different Types of Pyrolyzers

Learn more about the three classifications of commercial pyrolyzers: filament, Curie-point, and micro-furnace pyrolyzers.

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Frontier EGA/PY-3030D Multi-Shot Pyrolyzer

Get to know the Frontier EGA/PY-3030D multi-shot pyrolyzer.

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Multi-Shot Pyrolysis: Superior Technology for Serious Science

It’s time to get to know the features and benefits of the next-generation Frontier multi-shot pyrolysis.

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Advanced Coatings and Deformulation with Pyrolysis-GC/MS

During this webinar with Paints & Coatings Industry magazine, we provide an overview of reverse engineering and deformulation protocols for advanced coatings using multi-mode Pyrolysis GC/MS.

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The Frontier Labs Method Map for Material Characterization

Let’s explore the 2-step method map for identifying unknown samples using the Frontier Multi-Shot Pyrolyzer.

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