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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Chromatography

Background:

  • Multidimensional gas chromatography (MDGC) methods like multiple heart-cut (H/C) and comprehensive two-dimensional GC (GC × GC) offer advanced separation capabilities.
  • However, evaluating MDGC results, selecting optimal methods, and achieving efficient separations remain challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a fundamental approach for evaluating MDGC techniques and optimizing experimental parameters.
  • To predict analyte distribution in 2D space for various MDGC configurations and assess separation performance.

Main Methods:

  • A time summation model incorporating a temperature-dependent linear solvation energy relationship (LSER) was utilized.
  • LSER was applied to generate simulated MDGC results for nonpolar-polar and polar-nonpolar 2D column configurations.
  • Separation performance metrics including apparent (1)D, (2)D, total separated peaks, and orthogonality were evaluated.

Main Results:

  • The study predicted optimized analyte distribution for different MDGC approaches, considering variables like column lengths, temperature programs, and stationary phases.
  • Three-dimensional plots illustrated the impact of (2)D column length and injection number on separation performance for various stationary phase combinations.
  • A method was proposed to optimize the total number of separated peaks within a given analysis time based on analyte peak distribution.

Conclusions:

  • This research provides fundamental concepts and practical approaches for designing effective GC × GC or multiple H/C systems.
  • The developed methodology aids in selecting optimal column combinations and experimental conditions for superior separation outcomes.
  • The study facilitates achieving the highest number of separated peaks and/or orthogonality in complex sample analyses.