John L. Holmes Mass Spectrometry Facility

John L. Holmes Mass Spectrometry Facility houses “state of the art” instrumentation for analysis of chemical and biological samples.

Overview of the Facility

We specialize in analytical chemistry, proteomics, metabolomics and HRes compound verification.

We provide Mass Spectrometry characterization and support to professors, students, industry and home producers.

We make Mass Spectrometry accessible to all.

Our Projects

View all results for the hydrosol projects

Clove

Joseph's Clove Project.

The plant Syzygium aromaticum, also known as cloves, has been historically used as a flavouring in food and as a perfume due to its highly aromatic an…

Oregano

Oregano, Origanum vulgare

Oregano hydrosols were prepared using the microwave extraction method which enhanced extraction efficiency and preservation of delicate volatile compo…

Opoponax Resin

James Resin and Rinds Project.

Making hydrosol from resins is quite different than herbs, as James is discovering.

Ginger

Ginger Hydrosol

Ginger Hydrosol, arguably my favourite. With both geranial and neral, the smell is soft and warm. Kadidja, made this by grating fresh ginger.

Green Cardamom

Srjeeta's Green Cardamom. A fourth year project.

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the hydrosol created through microwave and hydro distillation contains similar medicinal components …

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