Gas chromatography (GC) is a
process used in determining volatile substances in a gaseous state. It uses
various techniques such as sample introduction, detection and analysis, and
separation. Carrier gases such as helium, hydrogen, argon, and nitrogen are
used on account of their compatibility with various detectors and other GC
equipment.
Some GC applications are
forensic testing, drug testing, food testing, beverage testing, and development
of vaccines. Recently, the Fiji police department purchased a GC device to
expand the investigational capability of their forensics laboratory. Major end
users include healthcare, environmental agencies, and contract research
organizations (CROs). GC is being increasingly used with mass spectrometry (MS)
to calculate the mass of various compounds across samples. Development of these
devices can reduce analysis time and increase efficiency.
Application
in Multiple Sectors
Malaria was responsible for the
death of more than 400,000 people globally in 2015, according to a survey by
the World Health Organization (WHO). Researchers from the Swedish Royal
Institute of Technology, Durham University, London School of Hygiene and
Tropical Medicine, and the International Centre of Insect Physiology and
Ecology (ICIPE) have collaborated to study and accurately identify the cause of
malaria. They used GC and MS together to identify cedrol as the key component
that attracts mosquitoes to breed in a particular place.
The pharmaceutical sector uses
GC to identify harmful compounds in end products and raw materials. It was
recently used to pinpoint the presence of anti-anxiety and anti-seizure drugs
in fish. The GC-MS systems of Perkin Elmer were successfully used in
pinpointing the quantities of compounds in drugs and vaccines.
Market
Insights
The global gas
chromatography market is anticipated to exceed a
valuation of USD 4 billion by 2025, according to a report published by Grand
View Research, Inc. Technological advances in GC are expected to augment market
growth over the forecast period (2014-2025). Instruments and devices that can
reduce analysis time are expected to drive market demand. Increase in
government investments to encourage the adoption of GC across various
industries is also anticipated to impact market volumes.
Prominent market players
include Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.; Danaher Corporation; Thermo Fisher
Scientific, Inc.; and GE Healthcare.
In-Depth
Research Report On Gas Chromatography (GC) Market:
https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/gas-chromatography-market
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