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Director’s note Dear Reader,

We are proud to announce the release of Shimadzu Journal Vol. 7, Issue 1, our
first publication in 2019 and which is focused on Environmental Analysis.
In recent years, we have experienced an increasing number of environmental
issues, threatening both humans and non-humans as well as the earth itself.
Shimadzu has provided assistance to people working on a variety of research
night and day to ensure a healthy and clean ecosystem. For this issue, we
showcase the environmental research of two scientists.
One researcher is Dr. Alan Jamieson from Newcastle University. He discusses his
main research, which is focused on the exploration of the deepest parts of the
ocean, that is to say, the ‘hadal zone’, which has a depth of more than 6,000
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meters, and his use of Shimadzu technologies to test samples of hadal animals.
In addition to his interview, you can read his technical report about
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Microplastics and synthetic particles ingested by deep-sea amphipods.
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Another collaborator is Dr. William Lipps, Chief Science Officer, Eurofins Eaton
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Analytical. He discusses five new methods that his team has developed or is in
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the process of developing in cooperation with Shimadzu to enable quick data
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acquisition with more accuracy.
This issue also contains articles covering the following: polyfluorinated alkyl
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substances (PFAS) analysis in environmental water using ultra-fast LC-MS/MS
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following EPA method 537.1, and analysis of short chain chlorinated paraffins
(SCCPs) with GC/GC-MS. Lastly, the issue includes regular features, such as
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Shimadzu Selection, Latest Topics, and New Products, many of which we hope
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At Shimadzu, we will continue striving to initiate change in order to provide
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the best solutions for our customers and to carve out a promising future
guided by our new slogan: “Inspire Change – Best for Our Customers”. We
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hope that this journal serves as a bridge between us in the development of a
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fruitful, long-lasting relationship.
Your generous feedback is always appreciated.
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Yours Sincerely,
Shuzo Maruyama

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General Manager, Analytical & Measurement Instruments Division