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.