<div><div>Zkumavky, pipety, chemikálie, kahany, ale i vybavení pro výrobu domácí zmrzliny nebo bylinkového mýdla. Laboratorní vybavení pro své žáky díky grantu Bezva chemie pořídilo už 115 učitelek a učitelů po celé ČR.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Nadace_Experientia_Ucite_chemii_na_ZS_nebo_SS_Prihlaste_se_do_Bezva_chemie_2_b64d4f311e.jpg" alt="Nadace Experientia: Učíte chemii na ZŠ nebo SŠ? Přihlaste se do Bezva chemie" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Nadace_Experientia_Ucite_chemii_na_ZS_nebo_SS_Prihlaste_se_do_Bezva_chemie_2_b64d4f311e.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="600" height="400"></div></div><div><div>Chcete i vy zatraktivnit výuku chemie a zapálit ve svých žácích nadšení pro vědu? O grant Bezva chemie se můžete přihlásit od 15. září do 15. října 2026&nbsp;skrze&nbsp;jednoduchý formulář.&nbsp;Nadační příspěvek na jeden projekt činí 20 000 Kč.&nbsp;Učitelé a učitelky chemie mohou žádat o grant na nákup drobného přístrojového vybavení, laboratorního skla, chemického softwaru, učebních pomůcek nebo odborné literatury. Projekty bude hodnotit nezávislá výběrová komise složená z odborníků v oblasti chemie, didaktiky a práce s talentovanou mládeží. Hlavními kritérii jsou atraktivita projektů, míra zapojení studentů a očekávaný dopad na zlepšení výuky. Vítězné projekty budou známy do 30. listopadu 2026.&nbsp;Nadace Experientia ve spolupráci s Nadačním fondem IOCB Foundation letos podpoří 20 projektů na základních a středních školách. Mezi vítězné projekty rozdělí celkem 400 000 korun.&nbsp;Nadace Experientia věnuje do programu 250 000 Kč a IOCB Foundation přispěje dalších 150 000 Kč.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Nadace_Experientia_Ucite_chemii_na_ZS_nebo_SS_Prihlaste_se_do_Bezva_chemie_3cac7c6448.jpg" alt="Nadace Experientia: Učíte chemii na ZŠ nebo SŠ? Přihlaste se do Bezva chemie" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Nadace_Experientia_Ucite_chemii_na_ZS_nebo_SS_Prihlaste_se_do_Bezva_chemie_3cac7c6448.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1024" height="576">„Grant Bezva&nbsp;chemie je určen aktivním učitelům, kteří mají touhu ve svých studentech zapálit nadšení pro chemii a společně s námi věří v to, že cílená a dlouhodobá podpora může významně ovlivnit českou chemii a posunout ji směrem k celosvětové špičce,“ vysvětlují zakladatelé Nadace Experientia manželé Dvořákovi.<blockquote><h5>Více informací naleznete na <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.experientia.cz/bezva-chemie">stránkách programu Bezva chemie</a>.</h5></blockquote></div></div>

Učíte chemii na ZŠ nebo SŠ? Přihlaste se do Bezva chemie

V týdnu od 21. září na Vás čekají v oblasti plynné/pevné fáze a především GC, GC/MS, Raman a FTIR následující webináře.<blockquote><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.gcms.cz/webinars">👉 DETAILY A REGISTRACE V SEKCI WEBINÁŘE</a></h4></blockquote><blockquote>👉 Vyhledávejte a filtrujte v největší globální databázi s více než 6 000 GC, HPLC, MS a spektroskopickými webináři.</blockquote><h5>1. Separation Science: How Do You Tackle Sample Prep for Diverse SVOCs?</h5><ul><li>Út, 22.9.2026 09:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/cs-cz/all/webinar/6519">Registrace</a></li></ul>Zjistěte, jak optimalizovat přípravu vzorků pro stanovení různých semivolatilních organických látek (SVOC) ve vodách. Webinář představí extrakční strategie pro vyšší výtěžnost, reprodukovatelnost a efektivitu analýzy.<h5>2. Restek Corporation: Liner Selection and Injection Techniques in GC</h5><ul><li>Út, 22.9.2026 14:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/cs-cz/all/webinar/6543">Registrace</a></li></ul>Zjistěte, jak správně vybrat liner a dávkovací techniku pro GC analýzu plynných i kapalných vzorků. Webinář představí praktické aspekty výběru lineru a jeho vliv na kvalitu chromatografické analýzy.<h5>3. Agilent Technologies: How to Perform Routine Quantification by FTIR: Tips &amp; Tricks Workshop</h5><ul><li>Út, 22.9.2026 20:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/cs-cz/all/webinar/6442">Registrace</a></li></ul>Naučte se rutinní kvantitativní analýzu pomocí FTIR. Praktický workshop představí software MicroLab a MicroLab Quant, tvorbu kalibračních křivek a postupy pro přesnou kvantifikaci reálných vzorků.<h5>4. Agilent Technologies: Learn How FTIR Can Help You with Contamination and Poor Product Quality</h5><ul><li>Út, 22.9.2026 21:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/cs-cz/all/webinar/6441">Registrace</a></li></ul>Zjistěte, jak FTIR spektroskopie umožňuje rychle identifikovat kontaminanty a odhalovat příčiny problémů s kvalitou výrobků. Webinář představí kompaktní FTIR systémy a univerzální příslušenství pro rutinní analýzu.<h5>5. Waters Corporation: Unlocking New Analytical Possibilities with Waters APGC Solutions</h5><ul><li>Čt, 24.9.2026 10:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/cs-cz/all/webinar/6546">Registrace</a></li></ul>Objevte možnosti ionizace za atmosférického tlaku pro GC-MS (APGC). Zjistěte, jak tato technologie zvyšuje citlivost analýzy a pomáhá zachovat informace o molekulárních iontech pro spolehlivější identifikaci sloučenin.<h5>6. Agilent Technologies: Detection and Identification of Microplastics in Water and Other Matrices Using the Agilent Laser Infrared Spectroscopy Microscope</h5><ul><li>Čt, 24.9.2026 11:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/cs-cz/all/webinar/6540">Registrace</a></li></ul>Zjistěte, jak QCL-LDIR a systém Agilent 8700 LDIR automatizují detekci, identifikaci a charakterizaci mikroplastů ve vodě a dalších matricích a podporují aktuální standardizované analytické postupy.<h5>7. Markes International: What Defines an Aroma? Advanced GC-MS Strategies for Fragrance Characterization and Off-Odor Analysis</h5><ul><li>Čt, 24.9.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/cs-cz/all/webinar/6545">Registrace</a></li></ul>Objevte pokročilé GC-MS strategie pro charakterizaci vůní a identifikaci nežádoucích pachů. Webinář představí analytické přístupy k profilování komplexních aromatických směsí od kadidla po kosmetické produkty.

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Mikroplasty se staly jedním z nejdiskutovanějších kontaminantů životního prostředí současnosti. Bez ohledu na to, kde žijeme, je každodenní expozice mikroplastům prakticky nevyhnutelná – tyto drobné plastové částice se nacházejí ve vzduchu, který dýcháme, ve vodě, kterou pijeme, i v prostředí, ve kterém žijeme. Vzhledem k tomu, že se vědci snaží lépe porozumět zdrojům mikroplastů, cestám jejich šíření a jejich dopadům, neustále roste poptávka po spolehlivých metodách jejich analýzy.Ačkoli se techniky, jako jsou FTIR a Ramanova spektroskopie, staly standardními nástroji pro identifikaci mikroplastů, jejich využití je omezené u menších částic (tj. nanoplastů) a ve složitých matricích. Pokročilejší metody analýzy mikroplastů mohou poskytnout hlubší informace o tom, co tyto částice obsahují a jak se mohou v průběhu času v životním prostředí měnit.<h3>Omezení spektroskopických metod analýzy mikroplastů</h3>Infračervená spektroskopie s Fourierovou transformací (FTIR) a Ramanova spektroskopie patří mezi široce používané metody analýzy mikroplastů, protože umožňují identifikovat typy polymerů na základě interakce elektromagnetického záření s materiálem. Tyto techniky jsou užitečné pro určení, zda se jedná například o polyethylen, polypropylen, polystyren nebo jiný běžný plast. Pro mnoho studií jsou tyto informace dostačující k potvrzení přítomnosti mikroplastů, zejména u čistých vzorků s dostatečným množstvím mikroplastových částic.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.leco.com/application/environmental/">Vzorky z životního prostředí</a> jsou však málokdy čisté a složením jednoduché. Částice mikroplastů mohou v důsledku působení okolního prostředí postupně stárnout a být překryty či obaleny jinými materiály, což ztěžuje jejich přesnou identifikaci pomocí spektroskopie. Pokud navíc výzkumníci potřebují zjistit, jaká aditiva, degradační produkty nebo znečišťující látky jsou s daným plastem spojeny, samotná identifikace částice nestačí. Metody FTIR a Ramanovy spektroskopie proto mají omezené možnosti při podrobné charakterizaci přítomných chemických látek, zejména v komplexních environmentálních matricích. S rostoucím významem otázek spojených s expozicí mikroplastům proto výzkumníci potřebují analytické techniky, které dokážou podrobněji charakterizovat chemické složení vzorku, a nikoli pouze potvrdit přítomnost samotné plastové částice.<h3>Termální desorpce a pyrolýza s GCxGC-TOFMS pro komplexnější charakterizaci mikroplastů</h3>Pro podrobnější charakterizaci nano- a mikroplastů ve složitých vzorcích lze využít termální desorpci (TD) a pyrolýzu (Py) ve spojení s komplexní dvourozměrnou plynovou chromatografií a hmotnostní spektrometrií s analyzátorem doby letu (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.leco.com/core-analysis/gc-and-gc-ms/">GCxGC-TOFMS</a>). Termální desorpce a pyrolýza poskytují vzájemně se doplňující informace o chemickém složení vzorku.Termální desorpce umožňuje analyzovat těkavé a adsorbované látky spojené s částicemi mikroplastů. Patří mezi ně například environmentální kontaminanty, degradační produkty nebo těkavé organické látky (VOC). Analýza tak poskytuje informace o chemických látkách, které se nacházejí na povrchu plastu nebo jsou v něm obsaženy.Pyrolýza se naopak zaměřuje na samotný polymer. Působením vysoké teploty jej rozkládá na charakteristické sloučeniny, které lze následně analyzovat pomocí GC. Tyto produkty pyrolýzy slouží jako markery umožňující určit, jaké polymery jsou ve vzorku přítomny. Tento přístup je zvláště užitečný u komplexních nebo výrazně zestárlých mikroplastů, které se pomocí běžných spektroskopických metod identifikují obtížně.Nejvýznamnější přínos přináší spojení těchto technik s komplexní dvourozměrnou plynovou chromatografií. Environmentální vzorky často obsahují stovky až tisíce sloučenin, které mohou v jednorozměrné GC-MS koeluovat, a jejich jednotlivá identifikace je tak obtížná nebo dokonce nemožná. GCxGC poskytuje výrazně vyšší separační schopnost a pomáhá analytikům odlišit důležité polymerní markery od složek matrice. Lepší separace zároveň zvyšuje schopnost hmotnostního spektrometru identifikovat charakteristické produkty pyrolýzy polymerů, a to i ve vysoce komplexních environmentálních vzorcích. Výzkumníci tak mohou detekovat a identifikovat i obtížně analyzovatelné mikroplasty bez rozsáhlých kroků čištění vzorku, které často vyžadují jiné analytické postupy.Další jedinečnou výhodou tohoto přístupu je možnost použít teremální desorpci a pyrolýzu postupně na stejném vzorku. Společně tak poskytují komplexnější chemický profil vzorku.<h3>Komplexní analytický postup pro lepší pochopení mikroplastů v životním prostředí</h3>FTIR a Ramanova spektroskopie zůstávají cennými nástroji pro rychlý screening a identifikaci vzorků obsahujících mikroplastové částice. Kombinací teremální desorpce, pyrolýzy a GCxGC-TOFMS však mohou analytici získat mnohem komplexnější informace o plastech přítomných ve vzorcích, jejich chemickém složení a změnách, kterým v životním prostředí podléhají. S postupujícím environmentálním výzkumem a rostoucími obavami z kontaminace mikroplasty budou výzkumníci stále častěji potřebovat informace, které přesahují pouhou odpověď na otázku: „Jaký plast je přítomen?“Tato hlubší úroveň charakterizace může v konečném důsledku přinést nové poznatky o osudu mikroplastů v životním prostředí a pomoci vědcům lépe porozumět jejich potenciálním dopadům na ekosystémy a expozici člověka.

Překonání limitů tradičních metod analýzy mikroplastů pomocí termální desorpce a pyrolýzy ve spojení s GCxGC-TOFMS

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Contaminants in the sample matrix can create chromatography issues, system downtime, and unreliable test results. Having clean samples can help prevent most of these problems. There are many options for sample cleanup.
We’ll discuss the following options:
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In this talk, we’ll discuss tips for selecting, developing, and implementing SPE methods. We’ll also discuss newly developed targeted filtration options and their benefits.
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Presenter: Golnar Javadi (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Golnar Javadi is an applications engineer providing online applications assistance and technical support for LC columns and supplies, Sample Preparation products, and Spectroscopy supplies.
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Before joining Varian and then Agilent, Golnar worked in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries on method development and quality control. She also taught college level chemistry courses for a few years.
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Golnar then joined Varian as a technical support specialist, providing customers with method development assistance and technical support on Sample Preparation (SPE, SLE, and Filtration), HPLC, GC, ToxiLab and DAT. After the Varian-Agilent merger, Golnar joined Agilent Technologies as an Applications Engineer. She provides technical support to customers on Sample Preparation products, Liquid Chromatography columns, and Spectroscopy supplies.
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Agilent Technologies: Sample Cleanup: Method Development for Solid Phase Extraction and Beyond

Sample Cleanup: Method Development for Solid Phase Extraction and Beyond

We’ll discuss tips for selecting, developing, and implementing SPE methods. We’ll also discuss newly developed targeted filtration options and their benefits.

Sample Cleanup: Method Development for SPE

Join Agilent and GERSTEL for a 3-day live virtual seminar discussing how you can assure safety, authenticity, and quality of alcoholic beverages. The focus will be on sharing the latest in technology developments and capabilities, new applications, and customer stories.<h4>Presentation 1: Comparison of Headspace GC-MS Techniques to Characterize Volatile Phenols contributing to Smoke Taint in Pinot Noir Wines</h4><ul><li>Stephen Toth, GCMS Specialist in the Structure Elucidation Department – International Flavors &amp; Fragrances (IFF)</li></ul>A series of volatile phenols originating from smoke tainted grapes exposed to regional fires have been known to exhibit undesirable sensory characteristics such as smoky, burnt, ashy and medicinal flavoring in affected wines. This can be negatively perceived by consumers and often leads to an aftertaste of these characteristics lingering in the mouth after the wine has been swallowed. Wildfires plagued the counties in northern California and Oregon during the 2020 wildfire season from August through October. These fires severely impacted the grape harvest and challenged wine makers as many of their vineyards were either destroyed or their crops were contaminated with smoke taint. Numerous wineries opted to release limited amounts of 2020 Pinot Noir for this reason or produce rosé or white wines from affected grapes. Our research will look specifically at three different vintages (2019, 2020 and 2021) of Pinot Noir from the same vineyard in the Willamette Valley region of Oregon. It should be noted that “smoke” as an indicator of taste in wines is not always an indicator of smoke taint but can also be imparted into the wine by aging in oak barrels.We will compare headspace based GCMS techniques to characterize these wines and profile the volatile phenol content. Solid phase micro extraction (SPME) and stir bar sorptive extraction (SBSE) will be used to analyze both free volatile content and gylcosidically bound phenolic content. The free volatiles will be acquired in unaltered wine to best represent the consumer’s initial experience. These samples will then experience a pH adjustment, sonication and heat treatment to release gylcosidically bound phenolic compounds which could potentially be released over time by aging the wine.Our research will characterize the phenolic compounds contributing to the smoke taint odor and flavor present in the Pinot Noirs against the sugar bound compounds that can potentially release over the shelf life of the wine utilizing SPME and SBSE extraction methods. Additionally, the comparison of vintages will indicate whether the phenolic characteristics obtained by GCMS can be used to capture the smoke defect in the wine profile from 2020.<h5>Key Learning Objectives/What attendees will learn:</h5>1. Theory and applicability of SHS, SPME, SBSE, TF-SPME, DHS, and pyrolysis.2. How to decide on the most optimal extraction technique based on research challenges.<h4>Presentation 2: An Exploration of Phenolics in Red Wines: Chemical and Sensory Effects of Selected Winemaking Techniques</h4><ul><li>Dr. L. Federico Casassa, Associate Professor, Enology, Cal Poly</li></ul>This presentation discusses how the winemaker can manage winemaking elements – those over which we have control – to develop, evolve and enhance mouthfeel, with focus on phenolic compounds in grapes and wines from the Central Coast of California. The discussion then covers which elements can be leveraged and managed during the production of the wine. There are known protocols for grapes, yeast, fermentation, and aging. However, the challenge for the winemaker is to understand how our various treatments affect the end product. This presentation covers the effects of fermentation temperatures, cold soaking and how the manipulations of these elements can be used to modulate astringency and mouthfeel in the wines.<blockquote>Presenter: Stephen Toth (GCMS specialist in the Structure Elucidation Department, International Flavors &amp; Fragrances (IFF))Stephen Toth is a GCMS specialist in the Structure Elucidation Department at International Flavors &amp; Fragrances (IFF) in Union Beach, NJ. He has spent his lengthy career at IFF working in fragrance delivery, chromatography and ultimately in the mass spectrometry group where part of his role is scouting out new technologies. He is very active in the Agricultural and Food Chemistry Division of the American Chemical Society and currently serves as the treasurer and executive board member. He has edited multiple books and has organized several analytical and flavor chemistry symposia at national meetings. He also serves as a graduate student mentor for the division. He holds a B.S. and M.S in chemistry from Seton Hall University and a Ph.D in food science from Rutgers University.Presenter:&nbsp;Dr. L. Federico Casassa (Associate Professor, Enology, Cal Poly)Dr. Casassa’s research focus lies on the broad areas of grape and wine chemistry and biochemistry and their sensory implications, with especial emphasis on applied research. He has been involved in research projects focusing on the impact of irrigation techniques, especially Regulated Deficit Irrigation. Current and ongoing research projects include studies on the extraction of phenolics of sensory relevance during the course of different maceration techniques in red wines, coupled with other regulating factors and their sensory impact as evaluated by formal sensory evaluation techniques.</blockquote>

Aglient Technologies: Alcoholic Beverages Virtual Symposium: Wine

Alcoholic Beverages Virtual Symposium: Wine

How you can assure safety, authenticity, and quality of alcoholic beverages.

Join Agilent and GERSTEL for a 3-day live virtual seminar discussing how you can assure safety, authenticity, and quality of alcoholic beverages. The focus will be on sharing the latest in technology developments and capabilities, new applications, and customer stories.<h4>Presentation 1: GC-MS Technology for Non-Alcoholic Beer Flavor Improvement and Off-Odor Identification</h4><ul><li>Tiffany Crawford, Lead Scientist 1 – Analytical, Kalsec Inc.</li></ul>Non-alcoholic and low alcoholic beers are growing in demand worldwide. However, dealcoholization and arrested fermentation lead to changes in the overall aroma and flavor profiles compared to full strength beer analogues. This webinar will discuss a semi-targeted method developed using DHS-GC-MS technology that allows for improvement of NA beer flavor through the addition of specialized hops products. This webinar will also discuss the use of GC-MS-O technology to determine the source of off-odors in a plant extract matrix.<h5>Key Learning Objectives/What attendees will learn:</h5>1. Understand the analytical challenges in the determination of off-flavors and odors in complex matrix.2. How a combination of Gerstel and Agilent Instrumentation improves GC-MS analysis and understanding of negative sensory characteristics identified in beer.3. How analytical techniques can be used to identify and solver sensory issues in food and beverage matrices.<h5>Who Should Attend:</h5><ul><li>Chemists and lab managers from contract testing labs and the food and beverage industry</li></ul><h4>Presentation 2: Single Analysis of Beer Volatile Compounds in Two Channels FID and ECD with GC Intuvo</h4><ul><li>Celso Blatt, Pre-Sales Application Engineer, Agilent</li></ul>One single injection for determination/analysis of 12 volatile compounds in beer using an Agilent 7697A Headspace Sampler integrated with the Intuvo 9000 GC System. The use of a Splitter that divides the sample 1:1 allows simultaneous analysis in two capillary columns with different stationary phases and FID and ECD detectors. This saves time and avoids a second GC for these two important analyzes for beer quality control. The DB-WAX column with the FID was used for the main volatile compounds in beer and the HP-5MS column was used with the ECD for the ketones that can cause undesirable odors in beer and are in low concentrations.<h5>Key Learning Objectives/What attendees will learn:</h5>1. Single injection beer analysis2. Saving time and instrument3. Ease to use<blockquote>Presenter: Tiffany Crawford (Lead Scientist 1 – Analytical, Kalsec Inc.)Tiffany Crawford works for Kalsec Inc. as a Lead Scientist in the Hops business unit. In her position at Kalsec, she develops methods using GC-MS and LC-MS technology for the detection of small molecules of interest in different food matrices. She holds a Ph. D. in Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.Presenter:&nbsp;Celso Blatt (Pre-Sales Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies do Brasil)Graduação em Química Industrial pela UFSM de Santa Maria, RS. Mestrado e Doutorado em Química Analítica pela USP, SP. Pesquisador em instrumentação analítica na Instrumentos Científicos CG Ltda - SP de 1987 a 1992. Engenheiro de suporte e depois cientista de aplicações na Hewlett Packard / Agilent Technologies Brasil desde 1992 até hoje.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Alcoholic Beverages Virtual Symposium: Beer

Alcoholic Beverages Virtual Symposium: Beer

LECO will regularly invite key leaders of the NTS space from all industries to present and discuss their groundbreaking work. This series promises not only to delve deeper into the intricacies of non-targeted screening but also to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange among experts and enthusiasts alike. Secure your spot now and embark on a journey of discovery in chemical analysis, with each instalments of our monthly webinar series delivering fresh perspectives and invaluable insights.<blockquote>Presenter: Prof. John Langley (University of Southampton, UK)Prof. John Langley, Head of Characterisation and Analytics, Chemistry, from University of Southampton, a leading expert in sustainable fuels, will present on the latest advancements in renewable and sustainable fuel analysis. As the demand for eco-friendly alternatives like Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and Hydrotreated Vegetable Oils (HVOs) grows, so do the analytical challenges associated with their stability, complexity, and integration into traditional fuel matrices, such as diesel.In this session, Prof. Langley will explore how these next-generation fuels introduce new hurdles for quality measurement, requiring innovative hyphenated techniques, including GC-MS and comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GCxGC-MS). Attendees will gain insights into the crucial role of these methods in evaluating fuel quality, especially as renewable fuels are blended with conventional fuels.He will further discuss how GCxGC-MS is pivotal for comparing and analyzing different HVOs, providing clarity on how these tools enable the screening of differences and similarities across various renewable fuel sources. This webinar will offer invaluable perspectives for anyone involved in fuel analytics, energy sustainability, or related industries.</blockquote>

LECO: Non-Targeted Screening in Sustainable Fuels: Exploring Method Development and Fuel Quality Assessment Using GCxGC-MS and Hyphenated Techniques

Non-Targeted Screening in Sustainable Fuels: Exploring Method Development and Fuel Quality Assessment Using GCxGC-MS and Hyphenated Techniques

Exploring Method Development and Fuel Quality Assessment Using GCxGC-MS and Hyphenated Techniques

Non-Targeted Screening in Sustainable Fuels

Missed Our Annual Informatics User Conference? We’ve got you covered!&nbsp;We’re hosting a live webinar to recap the hottest topics from the conference. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay informed and engaged with the latest in Waters informatics. The webinar will include a live Q&amp;A session with our panel of experts.<h5>AGENDA INCLUDES:</h5><h4>Reviewing Data and Audit Trails in Empower</h4>In this session, we will explore best practices and essential tools for reviewing data and audit trails in Empower. You’ll gain valuable insights to streamline your data review and ensure compliance.<h4>Elevate Empower with our latest Cloud Solutions</h4>In this session we’ll explore new cloud tools designed to elevate your Empower experience. Get a sneak peek at solutions that enhance data integrity, ensure compliance, and boost lab productivity. Whether you’re an administrator, end user, lab manager, or data scientist, you’ll learn about applications that can streamline your daily tasks and simplify your workflow.<h4>LIVE Q &amp; A</h4>Engage with our panel of experts and have your pressing questions addressed during the live Q &amp; A session.<blockquote>Presenter:&nbsp;Jason Loftus (Senior Informatics Sales Development Specialist, Waters Corporation)After getting his BS in Chemistry, Jason worked as a QC Chemist for a consumer products company in Massachusetts. In 1998, he joined Waters as a Field Service Engineer based in Boston, MA. In 2001, he left Waters to join a biopharma company in Colorado, but returned to Waters in 2004 as a Field Service Engineer covering the southwestern US. In 2010, he became the Service Manager for the Mountain Region covering most of the western US. In 2016, he joined the Informatics Sales Development team and currently covers the western US, western Canada, and the southeastern US.Presenter:&nbsp;Ron Eddy (Principal Informatics Sales Development Specialist, Waters Corporation)Ron has been with Waters Corporation since 2005 when he joined the company as an Empower Sales Specialist. He has since moved into his current role supporting the Informatics sales team for Empower and NuGenesis. Prior to joining Waters, Ron worked as an analytical chemist in the pharmaceutical industry supporting the registrational phase of drug development for seven years before transitioning to a laboratory informatics role where he managed and supported various laboratory computing systems including Millennium/Empower, NuGenesis, LIMS and ELNs.Presenter:&nbsp;Shelby Lorenz (Manager, Informatics Business Development, Waters Corporation)Shelby has more than 20 years of experience in the Life Science industry. She has worked for Waters for more than 20 years and has held a variety of positions all within the Informatics organization. In her current role, she manages the Informatics Business Development team in the Americas, which has technical presales responsibility for the enterprise informatics product line including Empower, NuGenesis LMS, and waters_connect network. Prior to Waters she was a Project Manager at Creon Lab Control supporting a host of informatics products including LIMS, ELN and SDMS. Shelby holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems.Presenter: Lissa Wang (Informatics Business Development Specialist, Waters Corporation)Lissa has been with Waters Corporation since 1998 when she started to be a Millennium/Empower Trainer in the Customer Education department. She has also been in different roles including Technical Service and Global Service and Support for Informatics. Currently, she is part of the Informatics Business Development team supporting the Informatics sales team for Empower and NuGenesis informatics portfolio. Prior to joining Waters, Lissa worked as an analytical chemist in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries for 8 years across the globe and the US.</blockquote>

Waters Corporation: ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) - Empower Hot Topics from [inform] 2024

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) - Empower Hot Topics from [inform] 2024

Best practices and essential tools for reviewing data and audit trails in Empower.

ICYMI (In Case You Missed It) - Empower Hot Topics

<h4>The Waters 2024 Virtual Summer School - An Educational Journey to Master Food &amp; Environmental Analysis</h4>Unlock the full potential of LC-MS techniques with our immersive and educational sessions at the Waters Virtual F&amp;E Late Summer School 2024. From September 24th to 26th, engage with leading experts and discover cutting-edge methods for environmental and food analysis.<h5>Why attend?</h5><ul><li>Comprehensive Learning: Dive deep into advanced LC-MS techniques and gain practical knowledge to enhance your laboratory's analytical capabilities.</li><li>Expert Insights: Learn from industry leaders and gain firsthand experience through detailed modules on chromatography, mass spectrometry, and sample preparation.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance: Stay ahead with the latest insights on EU regulations for PFAS analysis in food and water, ensuring your lab meets stringent standards.</li></ul><h3>Episode #4: Chromatography - APGC | F&amp;E Summer School - Day 1 - Module 4</h3>Discover the advantages of GC coupled to MS under atmospheric pressure (Atmospheric Pressure GC/ APGC) as a powerful alternative to electron ionization (EI) for GC-MS. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the APGC technology and its operational principles. Explore why APGC offers higher sensitivity, selectivity, and robustness compared to traditional EI methods. Maximize versatility and efficiency by understanding how to achieve both LC and GC capabilities on the same MS system as well as using nitrogen as an alternative carrier gas.<h5>What you'll learn:</h5><ul><li>How APGC works</li><li>Enhanced performance over classic EI-GC</li><li>Ease of use and implementation in the lab</li><li>Usage of nitrogen as GC carrier gas</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter:&nbsp;Frank L. Dorman, PhD, FRSC (Principal Environmental Market Manager, Waters Corporation)Frank Dorman is currently Senior Business Development Manager for Waters focusing on their global environmental business and, concurrently, Associate Professor (adjunct) in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) at Penn State University in University Park, PA. In his role at Waters, Frank manages the research-focused environmental market, external collaborations and also interfaces with R&amp;D for new product development. Prior to Waters, Frank was employed full-time as a tenure-line Faculty member of Penn State and served as a member of the Graduate Faculty in: Biochemistry, Microbiology and Molecular Biology (BMMB), Chemistry (CHEM) and the Programs in Forensics Science (FRNSC), and Biogeochemistry (BGC). Frank is also a member of the Center for Molecular Toxicology and Carcinogenesis at Penn State. Frank’s scientific interests are in gas and liquid chromatography fundamental characterization, instrumentation and column development, as well and mass spectrometry and atomic spectroscopy as applied to trace analysis in complex sample matrices. This work is directed towards environmental forensics, traditional forensic chemistry and where environmental exposure events may contribute to human disease; an area sometimes referred to as “exposomics”.Prior to joining the faculty at PSU, Frank was at Restek Corporation for 14 years as the Director of Technical Development, and R&amp;D Senior Chemist. During most of this same time, Frank was also an Adjunct Research Professor at Juniata College where he maintained an active undergraduate research program. Prior to that he was at Inchcape Testing Services for 5 years as a Senior Chemist, Organics Section Manager for Sample Preparation and Corporate Methods Development Chemist. As such, Frank has extensive experience in both the Industrial and Academic sectors giving him a relatively rare combination of skills and experience.Presenter:&nbsp;Janitha De-Alwis (Senior Applications Chemist, European Applications Team, Food and Environmental, Waters Corporation)JD has worked in the chromatography industry for over 10 years and has recently joined Waters Corporation as a senior applications chemist. Prior to joining Waters, JD managed a group at a leading food research and contract organisation. Here, JD helped the food, drink and associated industriesproactivelyand reactively in the area of chemical toxins.As a senior applications chemist, JD now develops new applications with Waters technologies and helps customers with their critical analytical challenges.</blockquote>

Waters Corporation: The Waters 2024 Virtual Summer School

Chromatography - APGC

Discover the advantages of GC coupled to MS under atmospheric pressure (APGC) as a powerful alternative to electron ionization (EI) for GC-MS.

<h4>The Waters 2024 Virtual Summer School - An Educational Journey to Master Food &amp; Environmental Analysis</h4>Unlock the full potential of LC-MS techniques with our immersive and educational sessions at the Waters Virtual F&amp;E Late Summer School 2024. From September 24th to 26th, engage with leading experts and discover cutting-edge methods for environmental and food analysis.<h5>Why attend?</h5><ul><li>Comprehensive Learning: Dive deep into advanced LC-MS techniques and gain practical knowledge to enhance your laboratory's analytical capabilities.</li><li>Expert Insights: Learn from industry leaders and gain firsthand experience through detailed modules on chromatography, mass spectrometry, and sample preparation.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance: Stay ahead with the latest insights on EU regulations for PFAS analysis in food and water, ensuring your lab meets stringent standards.</li></ul><h3>Episode #5: General Sample Preparation | F&amp;E Summer School - Day 2 - Module 1</h3>Sample preparation is a key aspect in the analytical workflow and heavily determines the quality of the analysis. Solid Phase Extraction is a fundamental sample preparation technique widely used across all areas of analytical chemistry. Whether new to SPE or seeking a refresher, this webinar will introduce the basics of sample preparation and provide practical insights and technical background on the benefits when choosing SPE over another form of sample preparation, especially for analytes in complex matrices, such as the ones often encountered in Food and Environmental analysis. Join us in exploring SPE key parameters and best practices for implementing successful SPE methods. The session will combine PowerPoint slides with videos describing good practices and showing a practical example on the complex analysis of PFAS.Our guest speaker Chiara Sarti from Cranfield University, Bedford UK, will share her research results on the work with new dual layer cartridges to extract PFAS from different environmental samples.<h5>What you'll learn:</h5><ul><li>Understanding SPE fundamentals</li><li>Making SPE simple with water-wettable sorbents</li><li>Verifying successful SPE implementation</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter:&nbsp;Xavier Rodríguez (Business Development Manager Chemistry Group, Southern Europe, Waters)Xavier is part of the European Market Development Team. He works as an Application Specialist with focus on sample prep and has more than 20 years of experience in solving sample prep challenges.Presenter:&nbsp;Chiara Sarti (Ph.D. Student, Department of Chemistry "Ugo Schiff", University of Florence)</blockquote>

General Sample Preparation

Join us in exploring SPE key parameters and best practices for implementing successful SPE methods. 

<h4>The Waters 2024 Virtual Summer School - An Educational Journey to Master Food &amp; Environmental Analysis</h4>Unlock the full potential of LC-MS techniques with our immersive and educational sessions at the Waters Virtual F&amp;E Late Summer School 2024. From September 24th to 26th, engage with leading experts and discover cutting-edge methods for environmental and food analysis.<h5>Why attend?</h5><ul><li>Comprehensive Learning: Dive deep into advanced LC-MS techniques and gain practical knowledge to enhance your laboratory's analytical capabilities.</li><li>Expert Insights: Learn from industry leaders and gain firsthand experience through detailed modules on chromatography, mass spectrometry, and sample preparation.</li><li>Regulatory Compliance: Stay ahead with the latest insights on EU regulations for PFAS analysis in food and water, ensuring your lab meets stringent standards.</li></ul><h3>Episode #6: Automated Sample Preparation | F&amp;E Summer School - Day 2 - Module 2</h3>This Module builds on the previous one by adding automation to the sample preparation methods. The Andrew+™ pipetting robot offers fully automated liquid handling using electronic pipettes and labware holders called Dominos for a full walk-away automation solution.Creating the connected laboratory, Andrew+ is part of the OneLab™ ecosystem, executing laboratory protocols designed in OneLab software. This flexible architecture enables you to effortlessly transition from laborious manual pipetting procedures to error-free, fully-robotized lab workflows – without any knowledge of programming, laboratory robotics or automation engineering. and explains processes the Andrew+ pipetting robot can take over in your lab.The European Union has adopted Commission Recommendation (EU) 2022/1431 to monitor PFAS in fruits, vegetables, milk and baby food. To achieve quantification at lowest levels of PFAS in food matrices, sample preparation is required which comprise of many pipetting steps and can be time-consuming and error prone. We will demonstrate an automate workflow for the analysis of PFAS in milk using a pipetting robot and stacked dual-phase SPE cartridges to meet EU 2022/1431 levels.<h5>What you'll learn:</h5>Possibilities to automat liquid handling processes in LC and LC-MS e.g.<ul><li>Serial dilution</li><li>Calibration curve</li><li>Solid Phase Extraction (SPE)</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter:&nbsp;Xavier Rodríguez (Business Development Manager Chemistry Group, Southern Europe, Waters)Xavier is part of the European Market Development Team. He works as an Application Specialist with focus on sample prep and has more than 20 years of experience in solving sample prep challenges.Presenter:&nbsp;Daniel Ng PhD (Principal Scientist, Waters Corporation)Daniel Ng received his PhD from the University of Manchester in mass spectrometry proteomics. He worked for 5 years at the Waters mass spectrometry headquarters in Wilmslow, UK, as a service support development engineer specializing in mass spectrometry instrumentation. In 2019, he took up a new role as a principal scientist at the International Food and Water Research Centre (Waters) in Singapore focusing on using advanced instrumentation to answer analytical challenges in the food and water industry. Since 2023, Daniel has lead the Food, Environmental and Material Science Analytical Professional Service team in the Asia-Pacific Region, developing analytical solutions to meet key challenges that customers face.</blockquote>

Automated Sample Preparation

The Andrew+™ pipetting robot offers fully automated liquid handling using electronic pipettes and labware holders.

The global pharmaceutical market's growth has led to an alarming increase in substandard and falsified (SF) medicines, posing significant risks to public health.These dangerous products compromise patient safety and treatment efficacy, particularly in critical areas, such as antimalarials and antibiotics. Rapid, accurate detection methods are essential to combat this growing threat and ensure medication integrity across various settings, from pharmacies to field inspections.In this webinar, Drs. Basant Giri (Kathmandu Institute of Applied Sciences) and Toni Barstis (Saint Mary’s College) will share insights about their collaboration in Nepal where there were 346 drug recalls during the period from 2010 through 2020, with approximately 75% of those being substandard or falsified. Giri and Barstis are using novel paper-based devices and a handheld Raman spectrometer for field-expedient testing and more advanced method development. They will demonstrate how these tools can work together to improve the safety and efficacy of pharmaceuticals and the safety of consumer products. Adam Hopkins, Spectroscopy Product Manager from Metrohm USA, will briefly discuss the unique features of the MIRA handheld Raman analyzer that make it ideal for this critical work<h4>Key Learning Objectives:</h4><ul><li>Insight into the sacle of the SF medicine problem: Information crucial for audience to understand the scope of the issue and its potential impact on their operations and reputation</li><li>The underlying science behind field-expedient testing methods: Knowledge is relevant for QA teams and forensic chemists who need to implement or improve field-testing protocols</li><li>Discover a practical example of how to apply Raman in a real-world setting: Benefits those involved with global supply chain management and international quality assurance efforts</li><li>Technological advancements in handheld Raman: Helps decision-makers considering investments in new quality control equipment</li></ul><h4>Who Should Attend:</h4><ul><li>VPs and Chiefs of Product Quality</li><li>Quality assurance and management team members and leads</li><li>Supply chain managers</li><li>Forensic chemists and scientists</li><li>Anyone involved in or curious about pharmacovigilance activities</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Dr. Basant Giri (Senior Scientist, Kathmandu Institute of Applied Sciences)Presenter:&nbsp;Dr. Toni L.O. Barstis (Professor Emeritus, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame, IN)Presenter:&nbsp;Dr. Adam J. Hopkins (Spectroscopy Product Manager, Metrohm USA)Presenter:&nbsp;Ann Thayer (Contributing Editor, C&amp;EN Media Group)</blockquote>

C&EN: In-field Identification of Low-Quality Medicines using Handheld Raman

In-field Identification of Low-Quality Medicines using Handheld Raman

The global pharmaceutical market's growth has led to an alarming increase in substandard and falsified (SF) medicines.

In-field Identification of Low-Quality Medicines

This session will provide a comprehensive introduction to the user interface, ensuring you can navigate with ease. Discover the various acquisition modes available and learn how to select the best one for your specific application.Additionally, we will explore the innovative Intelligent Reflex feature, highlighting its benefits in boosting your productivity.Whether you’re new to MassHunter or looking to refine your skills, this webinar is designed to enhance your understanding and efficiency.<blockquote>Presenter: Christian Hegmanns (Application Specialist LC/MS, Agilent Technologies, Waldbronn, Germany)Christian Hegmanns is a state-certified food chemist and works at Agilent as an LC/MS application specialist.With over 10 years of experience in the field of instrumental analysis, Christian develops customer-oriented solutions for a variety of applications with a focus on food analysis.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: MassHunter Masterclass Months

MassHunter Acquisition Q-TOF Part I – Basic Overview

Join us for an insightful webinar where we delve into the essentials of MassHunter Acquisition Q-TOF. 