ZirChrom Separations Introduces New ZirChrom-SELECT HPLC Columns

January 2005 - A next generation carbon-based HPLC column, ZirChrom®-SELECT, will be introduced by ZirChrom Separations, Inc. at the Pittcon 2005 Trade Show in Orlando, FL. The new surface deactivated ZirChrom®-SELECT column provides improved peak shape and ease of use compared to other commercially available carbon-based HPLC columns. ZirChrom will introduce its new product at the Orange County Convention Center, Booth #2801 from February 28 through March 3, 2005. PRESS RELEASE (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

ZirChrom Separations Releases 2004 - 2005 HPLC Column Product Guide

August 2004 - ZirChrom Separations announces the release of its 2004 - 2005 HPLC Column Product Guide. NEWSLETTER #9 (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

ZirChrom Separations Introduces ZirChrom-MS for LC/MS Applications

November 2003 - A next generation HPLC column for LC/MS applications, ZirChrom-MS, was introduced by ZirChrom Separations, Inc. at the EAS (Eastern Analytical Symposium) 2003 Trade Show in Somerset, NJ. The new surface deactivated ZirChrom®-MS columns offer enhanced retention, unique selectivity, and improved peak shape for basic pharmaceutical compounds compared to other columns currently on the market. PRESS RELEASE (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

ZirChrom Separations Introduces ZirChrom-EZ - An Easy-To-Use Chromatographic Media

March 2003 - A next generation, easy-to-use chromatographic media for analytical and preparative chemical separations, ZirChrom-EZ, was introduced by ZirChrom at PITTCON 2003 in Orlando, FL. ZirChrom®-EZ provides the traditional unique selectivity of zirconia while facilitating the buffer selection process in the pH range of 1-10. This new ease-of-use capability, along with its orthogonal selectivity for pharmaceutical compounds, makes ZirChrom®-EZ well suited for LC/MS applications.

ZirChrom Separations Introduces ProTain - An In-Line Protein Removal System

March 2003 - A - An alternative to off-line sample preparation, the ProTain In-Line Protein Removal System, was introduced by ZirChrom at PITTCON 2003 in Orlando, FL. Incorporation of the ProTain® In-Line Protein Removal System in front of any type of analytical column offers a selective, cost effective, and simple method of reducing matrix interferences for the HPLC analysis of small molecules in bio-samples.

ZirChrom Separations Garners 2002 Tibbett's Award

November 2002 - Clayton V. McNeff, PhD, Vice President, ZirChrom Separations, Inc., is a recipient of the 2002 Tibbett's Award from the Federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The award is presented each year to small firms, organizations and individuals judged to exemplify the very best in SBIR achievement. PRESS RELEASE (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

ZirChrom Separations Garners Award for Research Advancements in Chromatography

April 2002 - ZirChrom Separations will receive an award recognizing its entrepreneurial spirit and innovative excellence from Minnesota Project Innovation. The award will be presented on April 26, 2002, in Minneapolis, MN. ZirChrom will be honored with the Federal Agency Award, presented to companies that have researched, developed and successfully marketed key technologies with funding from federal grants. PRESS RELEASE (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

ZirChrom Separations Awarded Phase I SBIR Grant to Study Chiral Chromatography

February 2002 - ZirChrom Separations was awarded a $100,000 Phase I SBIR grant from the National Institute of Health to develop two new classes of chiral stationary phases (CSPs). The first of the new CSPs is based on the permanent covalent attachment of a variety of chiral selectors to carbon-clad, porous zirconia microspheres. The second new class of CSPs is based on the modification of zirconia through the use of catecholic anchors via coordination chemistry. This work will be conducted in collaboration with ZirChrom's new strategic partner Cabot Corporation (Billerica, MA). PRESS RELEASE (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

ZirChrom "A-Page" Article Published in Analytical Chemistry

November 2001 - Analytical Chemistry (November 1, 2001; p. 598A-607A) published an article entitled "Zirconia Stationary Phases for Extreme Separations". This article summarizes some of the recent advances that have been made in zirconia-based HPLC stationary phases. ARTICLE ACCESS - ACS MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED

ZirChrom Separations Awarded Phase IIB SBIR Grant to Study Ultra-fast LC

August 2001 - ZirChrom Separations was awarded a $350,000 Phase IIB SBIR grant from the National Science Foundation to study the manufacture of a very broad family of chemically and thermally stable monomer-type composite materials for ultra-fast liquid chromatography. This work will be conducted in collaboration with ZirChrom's new strategic partner Cabot Corporation (Billerica, MA). The project will seek to combine the carbon chemical vapor deposition technology developed by ZirChrom with Cabot's patented technology for covalently modifying the surface of carbon particles.

ZirChrom Separations Introduces DiamondBond - A New Class of HPLC Columns

March 2001 - A new class of HPLC columns for analytical and preparative chemical separations, DiamondBond, was introduced by ZirChrom at PITTCON 2001 in New Orleans, LA. The new DiamondBond columns offer a broader range of selectivity, higher efficiency and unparalleled durability compared to other columns currently on the market. PRESS RELEASE (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

ZirChrom Study Published in May 2000 Edition of LC*GC Magazine

May 2000 - LC*GC Magazine published an article entitled "Analytical Advantages of Highly Stable Stationary Phases for Reversed-Phase Liquid Chromatography". This article describes a study conducted by technical experts at ZirChrom Separations. In the study, the authors used a wide variety of test solutes to compare the efficiency, selectivity, and hydrophobic retention mechanisms of five commercially available reportedly "stable" HPLC columns based on silica (ODS silica), alumina (PBD coated alumina), zirconia (Zirchrom-PBD and Zirchrom-CARB), and polystyrene cross linked with divinylbenzene (PS-DVB) as the support. ARTICLE (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

ZirChrom Separations Awarded Phase II SBIR Grant to Study Preparative-Scale Zirconia

March 2000 - ZirChrom Separations was awarded a $750,000 Phase II SBIR grant from the National Institute of Health to study the manufacture of large zirconia particles for the preparative-scale purification of bio-molecules. PRESS RELEASE (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

ZirChrom Columns Earn Positive Customer Feedback

December 1999 - Novartis Crop Protection reports a significant improvement in the separation and purification of basic compounds using ZirChrom-PBD. Another major pharmaceutical company touts the merits of ZirChrom-PBD. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

ZirChrom Separations Awarded Phase II SBIR Grant to Study Nonporous Zirconia

August 1999 - ZirChrom Separations was awarded a $400,000 Phase II SBIR grant from the National Science Foundation to study the manufacture of nonporous zirconia for ultrafast liquid chromatography. PRESS RELEASE (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

Recent Press Articles Pertaining to ZirChrom Products

April 1999 - LC*GC lauds ZirChrom columns as the most novel for 1998. Inventing Tomorrow does a feature article on the evolution of the ZirChrom technology. Pharmaceutical Formulation & Quality interviews one of ZirChrom's founders. (Adobe Acrobat Reader required)