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Towards Greener Workflows with Clever Method Development

22 Jan 2026

Analytical labs face growing demands to reduce energy use, solvent waste, and costs without sacrificing performance. Traditional workflows often rely on time-consuming sample prep and multiple methods, increasing environmental impact and complexity. Our solution combines virtual method development tools and advanced chromatography phases to create greener, more efficient workflows. Tools like the Pro EZLC Chromatogram Modeler and Method Translator enable remote optimization and modernization of methods, cutting instrument time, solvent use, and energy consumption. Key to multi-method development is selecting the right stationary phase. While conventional C18 phases struggle with diverse analytes, Biphenyl phases offer enhanced selectivity through π–π and hydrophobic interactions, allowing consolidation of multiple analyses on a single column. This simplifies workflows, reduces material costs, and minimizes errors. By integrating innovative tools and versatile columns, laboratories can streamline operations, save resources, and support sustainability—all without compromising analytical quality.

Autoren

  • Chromatography found Dr. Sandra Ruiz Perez during her doctoral research, where characterizing complex multicomponent mixtures meant living with LC and GC every day. She studied life science at the University of Konstanz (BSc, MSc) as a scholar of the Studienstiftung des deutschen Volkes. Her PhD, completed summa cum laude, was funded by a scholarship from the Research School Chemical Biology.
    In 2019, she brought that bench perspective to Restek, starting in technical sales, where she supported laboratories across both GC and LC applications. She then moved on to become an LC specialist for clinical, toxicology, and forensic applications, focusing on HPLC/UHPLC method development, column selection, and troubleshooting. Currently, she works as a technical marketing specialist drawing on that combined GC and LC experience. Her peer-reviewed work appears under her birth name, Sandra K. Hess. Connect with her on LinkedIn.

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