<p><strong>In the week from September 21, the following webinars await you in the field of atomic and molecular spectroscopy and spectrometry</strong></p><blockquote><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinars"><strong>👉 DETAILS AND REGISTRATION IN THE WEBINARS SECTION</strong></a></h4><p><strong>👉 Search and filter in the largest global database</strong> with over <strong>6 000 GC, LC, MS and spectroscopy webinars</strong>.</p></blockquote><h5><strong>1. Malvern Panalytical: Unlocking the Solid Form: XRD Solutions for Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing</strong></h5><ul><li>Tu, 22.9.2026 10:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6555">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Discover how X-ray diffraction (XRD) supports pharmaceutical development by characterizing polymorphism, crystal structure, crystallinity, and amorphous content from API development to QC.</p><h5><strong>2. Bruker: XFlash® FlatQUAD 2L: Step Into The Future of SEM Elemental Analysis</strong></h5><ul><li>Tu, 22.9.2026 10:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6516">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Discover a new detector for SEM elemental analysis and learn how XFlash® FlatQUAD 2L can accelerate elemental analysis and imaging of sensitive samples.</p><h5><strong>3. Malvern Panalytical: Future Days: Catalysts, What Will Define the Next Decade of Catalysis?</strong></h5><ul><li>Tu, 22.9.2026 15:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6553">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Explore the future of catalysis in hydrogen, CCUS, sustainable chemicals, and circular manufacturing, with expert insights on markets, standards, catalyst development, and advanced characterization.</p><h5><strong>4. Bruker: Probing Structure, Ion Dynamics and Interfacial Reactivity in Energy-Storage Materials by Solid-State NMR</strong></h5><ul><li>Tu, 22.9.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6515">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Learn how solid-state NMR reveals local structure, ion dynamics, and SEI interfacial behavior in energy-storage materials.</p><h5><strong>5. Agilent Technologies: How to Perform Routine Quantification by FTIR: Tips &amp; Tricks Workshop</strong></h5><ul><li>Tu, 22.9.2026 20:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6442">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Master routine FTIR quantification in this hands-on workshop. Learn how to use MicroLab and MicroLab Quant software to measure standards, build calibration curves, and analyze real-world samples.</p><h5><strong>6. Agilent Technologies: Learn How FTIR Can Help You with Contamination and Poor Product Quality</strong></h5><ul><li>Tu, 22.9.2026 21:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6441">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Discover how Agilent portable FTIR spectrometers enable fast, cost-effective contamination analysis with versatile sampling options to address product quality and equipment issues.</p><h5><strong>7. Bruker: From Cleared Tissue to Quantitative 3D Insights: Integrated Bruker and Translucence Biosystems Workflows for Whole-Organ Imaging</strong></h5><ul><li>We, 23.9.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6544">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Discover integrated Bruker and Translucence Biosystems workflows for 3D cleared tissue imaging and quantitative whole-organ light-sheet microscopy.</p><h5><strong>8. SPECTRO Analytical Instruments: Automatic ICP-OES Analysis of Lubricating Oils Using SPECTRO GENESIS DSOI and ACAROS Automation</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 24.9.2026 10:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6527">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Learn how automated ICP-OES analysis of lubricating oils can accelerate quality control and wear metal monitoring workflows using SPECTRO GENESIS DSOI and ACAROS automation.</p><h5><strong>9. Agilent Technologies: Detection and Identification of Microplastics in Water and Other Matrices Using the Agilent Laser Infrared Spectroscopy Microscope</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 24.9.2026 11:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6540">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Discover how the Agilent LDIR 8700 uses QCL-based infrared imaging to automate rapid microplastics analysis, data processing, and reporting while supporting current standards.</p><h5><strong>10. Malvern Panalytical: From Sample to Reliable Result: How to Optimise Particle Concentration Measurements on the Zetasizer Advance</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 24.9.2026 14:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6557">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Learn how to optimize particle concentration measurements with the Zetasizer Advance, from sample preparation and parameter selection to data-quality checks and improved repeatability.</p><h5><strong>11. Wiley: Image, analyze, and fabricate at the nanoscale: Advances in SEM and FIB SEM for quantum materials research</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 24.9.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6524">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Explore advances in SEM and FIB-SEM for quantum materials research and learn how these technologies support 3D characterization, nanoscale analysis, and nanodevice fabrication.</p><h5><strong>12. Mettler-Toledo: Thermal Analysis of Thermoset Materials</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 24.9.2026 16:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/5777">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Explore the most important thermal properties of thermoset materials and learn how thermal analysis techniques can be used for their characterization.</p><h5><strong>13. Agilent Technologies: Why fast, reliable trace-element analysis starts with triple-quad ICP-MS</strong></h5><ul><li>Fr, 25.9.2026 17:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6547">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Discover how the Agilent 9500 triple-quadrupole ICP-MS accelerates trace-element analysis and helps eliminate spectral interferences for reliable results.</p>

Webinars LabRulezICPMS Week 39/2026

Combining elemental analysis and molecular techniques to characterize Ancient Egyptian mummification balms

<p><strong>Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezICPMS Library in the week of 21st September 2026? Check out new documents from the field of spectroscopy/spectrometry and related techniques!</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-size:20px;">👉 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT SPECTROSCOPY/SPECTROMETRY RELATED TECHNIQUES</strong></span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques?</strong> Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezLCMS</strong></a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezGCMS</strong></a> libraries.</p></blockquote><p>This week we bring you application notes by <strong>Agilent Technologies, LECO </strong>and <strong>Shimadzu</strong> and technical note by <strong>Thermo Fisher Scientific!</strong></p><h3><strong>1. Agilent Technologies: Automated Analysis of Foods by ICP-QQQ with Discrete Sampling and Autodilution</strong></h3><p><strong>Fast, accurate AOAC compliant food analysis using the </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=9500"><strong>Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ</strong></a><strong> with AVS MS and ADS 2&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/an_automated_food_analysis_9500_icp_qqq_5994_9095en_agilent_e5869385b0.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></li></ul><p>Manufacturers and regulatory bodies, including state and federal governments, have an obligation to ensure that food is safe for human consumption. To protect public health, manufacturers and producers follow rigorous testing procedures, such as AOAC Official Method 2015.01 for the analysis of heavy metals in foods using ICP-MS.1 In recent years, global initiatives have sought to strengthen existing regulations and further reduce contaminant limits, as shown by the US Food and Drug Administration’s Closer to Zero program. Meeting these increasingly stringent targets depends on analytical instruments capable of delivering higher performance, improved sensitivity, and greater accuracy. At the same time, food testing laboratories are actively pursuing greater productivity and workflow efficiency to keep pace with evolving analytical demands.</p><p>To support these goals, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=9500"><strong>Agilent 9500 Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS</strong></a> (ICP-QQQ) and Advanced Dilution System (ADS 2) combine seamlessly to streamline methods, improve productivity, and deliver high-quality results. Using the 9500 instrument’s unique Dual-Cell System (DCS) with Advanced Helium Mode (AHM) and Air cell mode enables effective removal of polyatomic and doubly charged interferences and enhances low-mass sensitivity.2,3 In addition, the ADS 2 simplifies sample preparation by creating calibration standards from a stock solution, pre-diluting samples before analysis, and reactively diluting any samples that exceed the calibration range. Together, these technologies support faster, more reliable delivery of accurate results.&nbsp;</p><p>In this study, various standard reference materials (SRMs) were selected to represent different sample types that may be analyzed in food testing laboratories and to validate the method. As these laboratories often require high productivity, the 9500 ICP-QQQ configuration and analytical method were optimized to maximize sample throughput. The performance of the method was evaluated according to criteria set out in the AOAC 2015.01 method.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ with Dual-Cell System (DCS) successfully quantified a broad range of metals in diverse food matrices in accordance with an AOAC standard method. Most elements were measured in AHM, while As and Se were accurately determined at trace levels in Air cell mode using ambient air to eliminate severe doubly charged REE interferences. AHM mode effectively suppressed polyatomic interferences such as NaAr on Cu, even in samples such as NIST 1573a Tomato Leaves, where Na is present at more than 20 times the concentration of Cu.&nbsp;</p><p>Together, the two DCS gas modes provided comprehensive interference control for routine food analysis, as demonstrated by recoveries of certified elements within ±25% for the food SRMs.&nbsp;</p><p>Compared to single-quadrupole ICP-MS, DCS operation in both modes reduced analysis time by about 30 seconds per sample. Automation using the Agilent AVS MS discrete sampling accessory, SPS 4 autosampler, and ADS 2 autodilutor further improved productivity and delivered reliable results, including:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Detection limits for As, Cd, Pb, and Hg well below the LOQs reported in AOAC 2015.01&nbsp;</li><li>Effective removal of REE2+ interferences on As and Se&nbsp;</li><li>Over 98% Lu recoveries across all SRMs, demonstrating excellent preservation of volatile elements throughout the analysis&nbsp;</li><li>Stable operation over five hours, maintaining CCV and ISTD recoveries within AOAC limits&nbsp;</li></ul><p>The 9500 ICP-QQQ enables high-throughput, AOAC-compliant food analysis by controlling interferences with AHM and Air cell mode, ideal for labs that need speed, reliability, and accuracy.</p><h3><strong>2. LECO: Determination of Total Carbon (TC) and Total Organic Carbon (TOC) in Soil by Acid Digestion and Combustion</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/832_TC_TOC_SOIL_ACID_DIGESTION_COMBUSTION_203_821_679_e5b4978a69.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Total organic carbon (TOC) determination in soil is a widely used method for evaluating soil quality in agriculture. TOC levels are a key indicator of soil vitality, fertility, and capacity for atmospheric carbon sequestration. TOC represents the carbon stored in soil organic matter, which plays a vital role in supporting microbial life, enhancing nutrient availability, and improving soil structure. These benefits translate directly into better water retention, reduced erosion, and more resilient crops—key factors for regenerative systems focused on ecosystem restoration and productivity. TOC levels can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of sustainable practices like crop rotation, cover cropping, reduced tillage, and the addition of organic matter such as manure and compost. Measuring soil TOC levels helps growers optimize the use of soil amendments like compost and manure to increase organic matter without over-application.</p><h4><strong>Instrument Model and Configuration&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/1883"><strong>LECO C832</strong></a> is a carbon determinator that utilizes hightemperature combustion in a whole oxygen environment to analyze a wide range of sample types. It features a ceramic combustion furnace in a horizontal orientation designed to analyze macro sample masses. Analysis begins when a sample is weighed into a ceramic combustion boat and inserted into the furnace where combustion is initiated under a controlled flow of oxygen. After a preset time, additional oxygen is applied directly above the sample using a ceramic lance to accelerate and complete the combustion process. The gases are swept from the furnace and passed through anhydrone for the removal of moisture and are then carried to a nondispersive infrared (NDIR) cell for detection of carbon as CO<sub>2</sub>.</p><h4><strong>Typical Results&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>For soils containing up to 5 % carbon, a linear, force through origin calibration using LECO synthetic carbon reference materials is recommended. For soils containing more than 5 % carbon, a linear, full regression calibration using LECO synthetic carbon and calcium carbonate reference materials is recommended.</p><h3><strong>3. Shimadzu: Determination of More Than 25 Nutritional, Essential and Toxic Elements in Whole Blood by ICP-MS Using Alkaline Dilution</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/an_05_sca_116_014_en_5fc2b521ce.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><h5><strong>User Benefits</strong></h5><ul><li>Offering gas switching times &lt;5 sec and ProActive Rinsing function, short sample cycle times can be achieved&nbsp;</li><li>Using whole blood calibrators and control samples in research labs simplifies working routines&nbsp;</li><li>Alkaline media drastically improves washout capabilities for mercury and ensures proper sample stabilization compared to acidic media</li></ul><p>Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=2050"><strong>Shimadzu ICPMS-2050</strong></a> offers ultra-low detection limits and fast multi-element capability required for reliable high throughput measurement of nutritional, essential, and toxic elementsin various complex biological samples.&nbsp;</p><p>While urine has been widely used to monitor elemental excretion, blood serum represents the protein-free fraction of circulating blood. Whole blood, however, contains both cellular and extracellular components, enabling a more integrated assessment of an individual’s nutritional status and exposure to potentially toxic metals than either urine or serum alone. Accordingly, whole-blood ICP-MS analysis is well suited for research applications such as nutritional assessment, toxicology, and biomonitoring studies.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion</strong></h4><p>The ICPMS-2050 LF was specifically configured for robust small volume analysis while reducing carry over, sample cycle times and environmental contamination impacts while being capable of successfully addressing several kind of possibly interference providing most accurate and reliable results.&nbsp;</p><p>The collision- and reaction cell performs efficiently with flowrates of helium and hydrogen in low levels of 6-7mL/min. At the same time, the method uses the well established Minitorch plasma system, allowing lowest argon consumption while reducing power consumption, which makes it exceptionally cost-effective without compromising performance characteristics.&nbsp;</p><p>LabSolutions ICPMS software allows to easily control the device, consumable lifetime, QC-recoveries and internal standard stability. Furthermore, features like ProActive Rinsing and Extended Rinsing speed up the method while reducing carryover risks.</p><h3><strong>4. Thermo Fisher Scientific: User-defined calibrations with Niton XL5 Plus user mode</strong></h3><ul><li>Technical note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/user_defined_calibrations_with_niton_xl5_plus_user_mode_tn1732_en_fc054105e5.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/1992"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ Niton™ XL5 Plus Handheld XRF Analyzer</strong></a><strong> </strong>(shown in Figure 1) features a software function called User Mode, designed for experienced users who need to create their own calibrations.</p><p>User Mode has been developed to provide maximum flexibility for performing empirical calibrations. It allows the user to specify certain parameters and to proceed with analytical method development:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Define and select optimal beam conditions, including filter material and voltage*, while the current is dynamically adjusted to the maximum value.&nbsp;</li><li>Select elements and regions of interest from Na to U.&nbsp;</li><li>Select up to 12 background regions to perform background correction, background subtraction, or Compton normalization.&nbsp;</li><li>Select units of measurement for bulk concentrations, coat weight, and coating thickness.&nbsp;</li><li>Acquire normalized count rates for all selected regions of interest.&nbsp;</li><li>Construct calibration curves and apply mathematical fitting (Figure 2).&nbsp;</li><li>Manually enter calibration model equations for selected analytes as a function of element and background region intensities.&nbsp;</li><li>Validate the calibration model.&nbsp;</li><li>Analyze unknown samples.</li></ul>

News from LabRulezICPMS Library - Week 39, 2026

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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong>  Scott Melis, PhD (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p>
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<p>Scott Melis has a PHD in Physics from Georgetown University in Washington, DC and started with Agilent in 2021 as a Molecular Spectroscopy Application Scientist. In his graduate work, Scott studied nanoparticle formation and growth for a variety of applications. Projects that he worked with include developing processes to deposit and characterize semiconducting molecular nano-cocrystals for use in optoelectronic devices as well as controlling polymer nanoparticle size through rapid mixing conditions.</p>
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Agilnt Technologies: UV/Vis Software Bootcamp

UV/Vis Software Bootcamp

<p><strong>Single-quadrupole ICP-MS has been a successful analytical tool used in thousands of laboratories worldwide. As the applications of ICP-MS continue to expand, the analytical requirements are becoming more challenging for traditional single quad ICPMS instruments to attain. In the past few years, triple quadrupole ICP-MS has been adopted by hundreds of laboratories as the solution to these new expanded and challenging applications. ICP-QQQ technology provides accurate results even with sample composition variability.</strong></p>
<p>In this webcast, the principles and benefits of ICP-QQQ technology will be discussed. The Webex will include the scientific explanation for getting more accurate results than ever before, even in the most challenging applications. We will also discuss how to identify when ICP-QQQ is the right technology for your analytical needs and how to identify the features that will better help you achieve your ultimate analytical goals.</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Jenny Nelson, PhD (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p>
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<p>Dr. Jenny Nelson is an Applications Scientist with Agilent Technologies specializing in Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-MS), Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES), Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (MP-AES). Her broad knowledge of atomic spectroscopy has been applied to both AOAC and ASTM through her serving on expert review panels, chairing committees, and volunteering to develop new methods needed by the industry.</p>
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Agilnt Technologies:  ICP-QQQ: How this unique technology is helping scientists produce accurate and reliable results worldwide

ICP-QQQ: How this unique technology is helping scientists produce accurate and reliable results worldwide

In this webcast, the principles and benefits of ICP-QQQ technology will be discussed.

ICP-QQQ: How to produce accurate and reliable results

<p><strong>While many Semiconductor applications call for ppt levels and ICPMS analysis, there are many applications in this market that can utilize and ICP-OES for the analysis.</strong></p>
<p>Matrices mainly include high silicon levels or looking for traces in a variety of reagents, both inorganic and organic.  This master class will look at handling high silicon as well as inorganic reagents like H2O2, HNO3, H2SO4, H3PO4….  ICP is well suited for organic reagent analysis as well.</p>
<p> This presentation will also include organic solvent setup and optimization.</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Paul Krampitz (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p>
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<p>Paul is a graduate of Bowling Green State University with a Chemistry Bachelor of Science degree. Twenty – five years of Spectroscopy experience mainly Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Spectroscopy as well as ICP-MS and AAS. His experience also includes X-Ray Fluorescence (ED, WD), Laser Ablation, Inorganic Speciation and Microwave Plasma Spectroscopy. Market Segment expertise includes environmental, petrochemical, metallurgical applications.</p>
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Agilent Technologies: Semiconductor Applications and Setup for a variety of Solvents and Matrices by ICP-OES

Semiconductor Applications and Setup for a variety of Solvents and Matrices by ICP-OES

While many Semiconductor applications call for ppt levels and ICPMS analysis, there are many applications in this market that can utilize and ICP-OES.

Semiconductor Applications by ICP-OES

<p><strong>The analysis of microplastics (MP) becomes more difficult for smaller sizes, especially in complex matrices such as sediment of natural waters. In this work, we analyzed MPs in sediment using laser direct infrared (LDIR) imaging, a relatively new technique in environmental MP studies.</strong></p>
<p>Sediment samples were spiked with analytical surrogates (polyethylene spheres), and subjected to density separation, wet peroxide oxidation, calcite removal, and filtration. The extracted particles were coated on to a low-emissivity glass slide which was first examined on a stereomicroscope. Six slides (two sediment samples and four different blanks) were further analyzed using an Agilent LDIR system. Approximately 520 and 430 MP/g were found in the two samples, with diameter ranging 20-3,384 um and 84% being smaller than 100 um. The increase in particle count with decreasing particle sizes followed a power law curve, suggesting that a large portion of the smaller MPs was generated by the breakdown of larger plastic pieces.</p>
<p>Major polymers found in this work included polyamide, polyester, polytetrafluoroethylene, and polyacetal. Most MPs were fragments, while beads and fiber were also found. In the two sediment samples, 14% and 46% of the total particles, respectively, were composed of non-plastic micro-sized particles, including natural polyamide, cellulose, chitin, rubber, and &quot;unknown&quot;. Challenges, potential biases, and uncertainties are discussed.</p>
<p>This work is the first application of LDIR imaging on MPs in natural sediment.</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> An Li (Professor Emerita, Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences)</p>
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<p>Dr. An Li is a Professor Emeritus in School of Public Health, University of Illinois Chicago. She is an environmental chemist, with her research focus on how human activities influence the natural environment and how the changes in turn affect human health. Her research particularly focuses on persistent and bioaccumulative organic chemicals which are potentially toxic. She has led a number of federally funded projects and programs, including the Great Lakes Sediment Surveillance Program (GLSSP) funded by the US EPA. Dr. Li has published two books Physical and Chemical Processes in the Aquatic Environment (2014) and Persistent Organic Pollutants in Asia (2007), &gt;100 journal articles, as well as numerous other publications.</p>
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Agilent Technologies: Characterization of microplastics in sediment using stereomicroscopy and laser direct infrared (LDIR) spectroscopy

Characterization of microplastics in sediment using stereomicroscopy and laser direct infrared (LDIR) spectroscopy

In this work, we analyzed MPs in sediment using laser direct infrared (LDIR) imaging, a relatively new technique in environmental MP studies.

Characterization of microplastics in sediment using LDIR

<p><strong>In this ICP-MS MassHunter Software “How to…..” webinar series, we pick a most-frequent-asked topic each week and give a brief demonstration and discussion on the subject.</strong></p>
<p>Topics include, but are not limited to, Building a batch template, Half mass correction, Reporting templates, and IntelliQuant, to name a few.</p>
<p>You don’t want to miss them! Come with all your questions for our immediate answers!</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Yan Cheung, PhD (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p>
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<p>Yan received her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Indiana University Bloomington. She joined Agilent Technologies as an Application Scientist in the Life Science and Chemical Analysis team in April 2020. Yan has extensive experience in operating and method development in ICP-MS. Yan also has years of experience working in the oil and gas industry.</p>
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Agilent Technologies: ICP-MS MassHunter How To: What is and How to use Half Mass Correction

ICP-MS MassHunter How To: What is and How to use Half Mass Correction

Topics include, but are not limited to, Building a batch template, Half mass correction, Reporting templates, and IntelliQuant, to name a few.

ICP-MS MassHunter How To: How to use Half Mass Correction

<p><strong>Optimizing olefin isomerization typically involves time-consuming testing of both intermediate and final product. The unavoidable delay between sampling and process changes using traditional chromatographic methods fails to eliminate the need for post-production adjustments and can even result in batch loss.</strong></p>
<p>In this webinar, Tiffany Adkins, Quality Manager at Aurorium, will explain how fast, specific Raman spectroscopy improved her manufacturing quality and reduced product loss. She will discuss her phased implementation approach to Raman and lessons learned, the simplicity of quantitative method development and future use cases for the technique. </p>
<p>Elena Hagemann, Metrohm USA Spectroscopy Product Specialist, will give an overview of Raman spectroscopy and explain how the fundamentals of this technique make it well-suited for specialty chemicals and formulated products. </p>
<p>Key Learning Objectives:</p>
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<li><strong>Discover how Raman spectroscopy gives quicker results than most other analytical technologies, leading to better response time to process variations</strong></li>
<li><strong>Gain understanding on how Raman spectroscopy can be utilized to quantify the isomerization content in olefins via the variation in present double bonds</strong></li>
<li><strong>Learn about overcoming implementation challenges in Raman Spectroscopy by showcasing different challenges, the approach to find solutions and the key learnings that will ease the implementation of Raman spectroscopy</strong></li>
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<p>Who Should Attend:</p>
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<li>Those in the chemical industry, both specialty chemical and final product manufacturers looking to increase production quality and efficiency</li>
<li>Production and QA managers of all industries seeking solutions to get actionable data faster</li>
<li>Product development chemists seeking to design products for quality and manufacturability</li>
<li>Researchers looking for Raman measurement solutions for a variety of materials</li>
<li>Process development engineers and scientists looking for upstream/development solutions that can scale with production</li>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Tiffany Adkins (Quality Manager, Aurorium)</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Elena Hagemann (Spectroscopy Product Specialist, Metrohm USA)</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Kelly McSweeney (Contributing Editor, C&amp;EN Media Group)</p>
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C&EN: Optimize Your Process Control of Olefin Isomerization

Optimize Your Process Control of Olefin Isomerization

We will explain how fast, specific Raman spectroscopy improved manufacturing quality and reduced product loss and will give an overview of Raman spectroscopy.

<p><strong>You are invited to join this free online event. Listen to user talks and use the opportunity to address your analytical questions to our application specialists.</strong></p>
<p>We are live streaming this Trace Elemental Analysis User Meeting from our Demo Centre in Hemel Hempstead: 11:00 – 17:00 CEST</p>
<h3><strong>Agenda</strong></h3>
<h5><strong>11:00 Opening of the event streaming</strong></h5>
<h5><strong>11:05 ICP-OES update</strong></h5>
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<li>David Fishwick (Applications Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</li>
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<h5><strong>10:20 -11:20 ICP-MS update</strong></h5>
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<li>Matthew Gregory (Applications Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</li>
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<h5><strong>11:35 Break</strong></h5>
<h5><strong>11:50 Analysis of radioactive SR-90, I-129 and Ra-226 by Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ TQ ICP-MS</strong></h5>
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<li>Mariusz Huk (Analytical Chemist, Centre of Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>12:15 The “X” systems - Latest developments in FAST and prepFAST</strong></h5>
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<li>Paul Watson (Customer Support, ESI)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>12:35 Latest developments in microwave digestion</strong></h5>
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<li>Duncan Rowe (Analytix)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>13:00 Lunch break</strong></h5>
<h5><strong>14:00 Meet the trace elemental analysis specialists Q&amp;A session</strong></h5>
<h5><strong>15:00 Break</strong></h5>
<h5><strong>15:10 Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ PRO XP Duo ICP-OES at Bureau Veritas</strong></h5>
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<li>Mark Webber (Technical Lead, Bureau Veritas)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>15:30 The battery revolution: What role does elemental analysis play?</strong></h5>
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<li>Simon Nelms (Senior Manager Vertical Marketing, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>15:50 Unity Lab Services</strong></h5>
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<li>Alex Lombino (Field Service Supervisor, Unity Lab Services)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>16:10 ICP Tips &amp; Tricks</strong></h5>
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<li>James Hannan (European Applications Expert, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</li>
</ul>
<h5><strong>16:30 Final round of Q&amp;A and closing remarks</strong></h5>
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<li>Event streaming ends at 17.00 CEST</li>
</ul>
<p>Who should attend?</p>
<ul>
<li>Everyone already using or interested in trace elemental analysis</li>
<li>Everyone who wishes to address questions about challenges in trace elemental analysis to our application experts</li>
<li>Everyone who wants to learn more about analytical innovations and latest applications</li>
<li>Everyone who wants to benefit from experiences shared by other users</li>
</ul>


Thermo Scientific: Online Trace Elemental Analysis User Meeting

Online Trace Elemental Analysis User Meeting

You are invited to join this free online event. Listen to user talks and use the opportunity to address your questions to our application specialists.

<p><strong>On 3 May, join us for a webinar as we discuss about the use of TOC (Total Organic Carbon) analysis as a powerful tool for pharmaceutical water quality monitoring. Our expert, Dr. Pravin Konde, will bring us through the tips and tricks on how on-line TOC monitoring can improve accuracy, reduce labor costs, and ensure regulatory compliance with EU GMP Annex 1 requirements.</strong></p>
<p>In addition, we will also introduce Shimadzu&#39;s TOC-1000e, a compact yet powerful analyzer that automates pharmaceutical water quality monitoring to boost your productivity at work. Discover the workflow solution with us, from intuitive usage to learning the advanced data management system and fast maintenance procedure to optimize the water treatment processes.</p>
<p>Learning Objectives:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Discover how On-Line TOC monitoring of pharmaceutical water system ensures swift contamination detection, ensuring quality water supply</strong></li>
<li><strong>Gain insights into implementing a TOC monitoring system compliant with regulatory requirements such as USP 643 and 21 CFR Part 11</strong></li>
<li><strong>Understand the benefits of using Shimadzu TOC-1000e On-Line TOC Analyzer for pharmaceutical water quality monitoring</strong></li>
</ul>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Pravin Konde, PhD (Senior Product Specialist, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd)</p>
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<p>Dr. Pravin is a Sr. Product Specialist (for Spectroscopy &amp; TOC) at Shimadzu Asia Pacific Singapore. He has about 15 years of industry experience of which about 12 years in analytical instruments with expertise in trace element analysis and spectroscopy applications. He is engaged primarily in technical support to regional sales teams and customers. Prior to joining industry, he has done his PhD in Chemistry from Institute of Chemical Technology (formerly UDCT), Mumbai, India.</p>
</blockquote>


Shimadzu: Automated Water Quality Monitoring in Pharma with On-Line TOC Analyzer

Automated Water Quality Monitoring in Pharma with On-Line TOC Analyzer

We will discuss about the use of TOC (Total Organic Carbon) analysis as a powerful tool for pharmaceutical water quality monitoring. 

Water Quality Monitoring in Pharma with On-Line TOC Analyzer

<p><strong>Join Agilent and GERSTEL for our annual virtual seminar discussing how you can assure safety, authenticity, and quality of alcoholic beverages. Sharing the latest in technology developments and capabilities, new applications, and customer stories. Topics include distilled beverages, wine and beer.  There is something for everyone in this seminar series and we hope to see you there.</strong></p>
<p>Attend live and receive an Agilent GC wine glass!</p>
<h3><strong>Presentation 1: Considerations for the Fast Analysis of Smoke Impacted Wines by SPME GC/MS</strong></h3>
<p>With the increase in wildfires over various regions around the globe, many growers and wineries continue to worry about smoke impact in grapes and their wine. Agilent has developed a solid phase microextraction (SPME) gas chromatography/mass spectrometry (GC/MS) method to analyze the free-form volatile phenols associated with smoke impact. With the increase in sample volume and the need to make timely decisions regarding the harvest, laboratories are seeking shorter extraction times and faster GC methods. Techniques such as utilizing salt to increase the volatile compounds partitioning into the headspace, a High Efficiency GC column, and/or a more selective mass spec detector can increase laboratory throughput. This presentation will deliver tips and tricks on increasing sample throughput and maintaining data integrity for smoke impacted wine analysis.</p>
<p>Key Learning Objectives/What attendees will learn:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Strategies for analyzing aromatic compounds in wine by SPME</strong></li>
<li><strong>Strategies to speed up your GCMS method</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Who Should Attend: Laboratory technicians, researchers, and scientists wishing to learn more about SPME-GC(MS) analysis of wine.</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Vanessa Abercrombie (Gas Chromatography Applications Chemist, Agilent)</p>
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<p>Vanessa Abercrombie is a GC Applications Chemist at Agilent Technologies in Folsom, CA. Vanessa has a broad background in GC and GC/MS, including experience as an instrument chemist at Bode Technology in Virginia working under contract to the FBI’s Laboratory Division. Prior to that, Vanessa worked for ETS Labs in St. Helena, CA as an Analytical Chemist where she researched and developed quantitative separations by GC/MS and UHPLC for beer, wine and spirits.</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Jessica Westland (Sample Preparation Application Scientist, Agilent)</p>
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<p>Jessica Westland is a sample prep application scientist with over 10 years of analytical laboratory experience and a background in method development for GC &amp; GC/MS applications. She works closely with cross-functional teams to support Agilent’s sample preparation products portfolio. Jessica focuses on producing technical data and field support material for all sample prep products which include SPME products and consumables.</p>
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<h3><strong>Presentation 2: Multi Elemental Wine Analysis by MP-AES: Development, Validation and Application</strong></h3>
<p>Finding the right technique for wine analysis can be a difficult decision. This webinar will demonstrate the capabilities of Agilent’s MP-AES 4210 for the fast analysis of wine. Our expert speaker will talk attendees through the development of a new MP-AES method and what applications it can be used for. The efficiency and effectiveness of this method will also be highlighted using an accuracy profile approach. Attendees will also be taken through a case study, able to view occurrence data for white and rosé wines.</p>
<p>Key Learning Objectives/What attendees will learn:</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Find out about elemental analysis of wines and why it’s important</strong></li>
<li><strong>Learn how the MP-AES method works</strong></li>
<li><strong>Understand the benefits of this technique through an insightful case study</strong></li>
</ul>
<p>Who Should Attend: People in the wine industry interested in learning about how element composition can impact their wine quality.</p>
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<p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Fanny Hernandez (Head of the Elemental Analysis Unit, Laboratoires Dubernet)</p>
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<p>After a PhD thesis on Chromium Speciation in food at the ANSES (French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety) Fanny is responsible for the elementary unit analysis at Laboratoires Dubernet since 2017. Her main missions are to develop new analytical tools in order to better understand balances of wines from an agro-oenological approach. </p>
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Pixabay/Steve Buissinne: 3rd Annual Alcoholic Beverages Virtual Symposium - Wine

3rd Annual Alcoholic Beverages Virtual Symposium - Wine

Considerations for the Fast Analysis of Smoke Impacted Wines by SPME GC/MS. Multi Elemental Wine Analysis by MP-AES: Development, Validation and Application.

<h5><strong>The Problem:</strong></h5><p>Wringing every drop of data from a tiny sample volume of your AAV can be the difference between understanding what’s really going on with your sample and leaving questions unanswered. In AAV characterization, there’s always a need for rapid answers on metrics like capsid titer, genome titer, empty/full ratio, aggregation, and total protein or DNA quant. Together all that data can paint the picture of what’s going on in your sample and your process, but with so many characterization options available knowing how they all stack up can make it a challenge to pick the right analytical tool.</p><h5><strong>The Solution:</strong></h5><p>To get the most data from the smallest sample volume, Stunner combines UV/Vis, static and dynamic light scattering (SLS &amp; DLS) to give a full read-out in about a minute on just 2 µL of AAV sample. Uniting these three techniques creates a uniquely robust approach to a classic light scattering method that goes toe-to-toe with other techniques. In this webinar we’ll cover how Stunner is being used and published to show how it stacks up in the world of AAV analytics and process development.</p><h5><strong>The Proof:</strong></h5><p>We’ll check out how Stunner’s technologies provide a robust method useful for rapid sample QC, optimizing downstream purification chromatography, and improving the workflow of other common analytical assays. Whether you’re working with fractions, coming off a purification column or trying to pick the best sample for a sample-hungry assay, we’ll show data and case studies on how well Stunner can accelerate your AAV characterization to save you sample and time.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Kevin Lance PhD (Marketing Manager, Analytical Instruments, Unchained Labs)</p><p><strong>Moderator: </strong>Martha Perez, PhD (Marketing Director, LNP Solutions, Unchained Labs)</p></blockquote>

Unchained Labs: Uncover way more AAV data in one shot on Stunner

Uncover way more AAV data in one shot on Stunner

Need more data from less AAV? See how Stunner delivers genome titer, empty/full ratio, and more in 2 µL—fast, accurate analytics without draining your sample.