Insights into Application of Metaverse and Virtual Platforms with Gas Chromatography: Communication, Concept Understanding, Instrumental Training, Optimization Skill Development, and Database Sharing

Scientific collaboration traditionally relies on activities such as workshops, training programs, services, conferences, and personal meetings. In recent years, commercial-academic partnerships and global events such as pandemics have accelerated the development of online interaction platforms. A key challenge is to create immersive and interactive environments that extend beyond conventional search engines and video conferencing. This article introduces a novel 3D model platform compatible with the Metaverse of Academic Nexus for Global Opportunities (MANGOs), highlighting its potential applications in gas chromatography (GC) and comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC). The platform offers participants a virtual ecosystem for exploring fundamental concepts, practicing analytical skills, conducting experimental simulations, and sharing databases. Key features include virtual university settings, buildings, laboratories, instruments, a retention index (I) database, and immersive GC and GC×GC simulation environments for a variety of samples. Simulations of chromatograms and contour plots based on literature-reported experimental conditions are demonstrated. This new approach aims to enhance collaboration among gas chromatographers by enabling skill development, data exchange, and collective refinement of results obtained under diverse experimental setups.