MaxPeak Premier Solutions: Improving Consumer Safety Through Innovative Science

By Pawel Bigos, Robert E. Birdsall, and Thomas H. Walter, Waters Corporation

Liquid chromatography has become a cornerstone of modern analytical chemistry and plays a vital role across numerous scientific disciplines. Its widespread adoption is a testament to its versatility and effectiveness, with applications that have profoundly improved the human condition. From enabling groundbreaking discoveries in biomedical research to detecting harmful contaminants in food and the environment, chromatography has significantly contributed to public health, safety, and scientific advancement.

Among the leaders in this field, Waters™ has long been at the forefront of innovation, consistently pushing the boundaries of what high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) can achieve. Since the launch of the Alliance™ HPLC System in 1996, which set a new standard for chromatographic performance, Waters has remained committed to enhancing the capabilities of HPLC instruments and columns. 

Building on this legacy of innovation, Waters has recently introduced a pioneering surface chemistry technology known as MaxPeak™ High Performance Surfaces (HPS). This first-of-its-kind advancement represents a significant leap forward in separation science, designed to further improve the reliability, sensitivity, and reproducibility of chromatographic results.