Biomarker Analysis Techniques and Applications in Geochemistry - Reeburgh Lecture

Explore the cutting-edge developments in biomarker analysis and isotope ratio mass spectrometry in this comprehensive lecture from the 2017 AGU Fall Meeting. Delve into advanced techniques such as continuous flow and capillary methods, fast gas chromatography, and intramolecular isotope measurements. Discover applications in soil analysis and Proterozoic biomarker studies. Learn about analytical challenges and innovative solutions, including the use of Orbitrap mass spectrometers and NMR measurements. Gain insights into abiotic processes and their relevance to biogeochemistry. Presented by Katherine H Freeman from The Pennsylvania State University, this William S. and Carelyn Y. Reeburgh Lecture offers a deep dive into the latest advancements in geochemical analysis and their implications for understanding Earth's history and processes.

Introduction
Biomarkers
Continuous Flow Techniques
Capillary Techniques
Applications
Soils
Analytical challenges
Tinker Toys
Gas Chromatography
Fast GC Techniques
Conventional GC Chromatogram
Pico CSIA
Results
New Development
Proterozoic biomarkers
Isotope ratio mass spectrometer
Isotope ratio HPLC
Laurence Bird
Kath Dawson
Intramolecular isotope measurements
Pyrolysis
New Relevance
NMR Measurements
Orbitrap Mass Spectrometer
Intramolecular measurements
Summary
Abiotic Processes
Tom Haring