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

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!<blockquote>👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library">SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT SPECTROSCOPY/SPECTROMETRY RELATED TECHNIQUES</a></blockquote><blockquote>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques? Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library">LabRulezLCMS</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library">LabRulezGCMS</a> libraries.</blockquote>This week we bring you application notes by Agilent Technologies, LECO and Shimadzu and technical note by Thermo Fisher Scientific!<h3>1. Agilent Technologies: Automated Analysis of Foods by ICP-QQQ with Discrete Sampling and Autodilution</h3>Fast, accurate AOAC compliant food analysis using the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=9500">Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ</a> with AVS MS and ADS 2&nbsp;<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">Full PDF for download</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>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.To support these goals, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=9500">Agilent 9500 Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS</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;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.<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>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;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;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;<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>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.<h3>2. LECO: Determination of Total Carbon (TC) and Total Organic Carbon (TOC) in Soil by Acid Digestion and Combustion</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">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>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.<h4>Instrument Model and Configuration&nbsp;</h4>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/1883">LECO C832</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 CO2.<h4>Typical Results&nbsp;</h4>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.<h3>3. Shimadzu: Determination of More Than 25 Nutritional, Essential and Toxic Elements in Whole Blood by ICP-MS Using Alkaline Dilution</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">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul><h5>User Benefits</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>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">Shimadzu ICPMS-2050</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;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.<h4>Conclusion</h4>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;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;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.<h3>4. Thermo Fisher Scientific: User-defined calibrations with Niton XL5 Plus user mode</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">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/1992">Thermo Scientific™ Niton™ XL5 Plus Handheld XRF Analyzer</a> (shown in Figure 1) features a software function called User Mode, designed for experienced users who need to create their own calibrations.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;<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

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions. It affects up to 85% of people during adolescence and, for many, persists into adulthood. Beyond its physical symptoms, it can also significantly affect self-confidence. Treatment often takes time, and some commonly used products can dry out or irritate the skin. Researchers at CEITEC Brno University of Technology (BUT) have developed specially modified cellulose microfibres that effectively inhibited acne-causing bacteria in laboratory tests. The fibres can be used in face masks. These findings could pave the way for new approaches to treating&nbsp;acne-prone skin.The material consists of cellulose acetate microfibres enriched with zinc oxide and subsequently treated with oxygen plasma. The zinc oxide is then gradually released into the skin, where its antibacterial action limits the growth of bacteria associated with acne. Unlike conventional products, the active ingredient is incorporated directly into the fibres and released gradually, allowing for a longer-lasting effect.“The fibres retain high efficacy without any of the additives commonly found in commercial products. The material contains exactly what is needed to combat acne effectively, with no unnecessary ingredients. Our research showed that the fibres retain their antibacterial effect for at least a year after treatment,” says Martina Říhová of the Advanced Low-Dimensional Nanomaterials research group at CEITEC BUT, who led the research. This demonstrated long-term effect opens the door to commercial applications.In the future, the same principle could also be used to treat other skin conditions complicated by bacterial infections, such as atopic dermatitis. The fibres could be incorporated not only into face masks for acne treatment but also into patches for smaller affected areas or dressings suitable for larger areas.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_K_lecbe_akne_muze_pomoci_technologie_inspirovana_vyrobou_cukrove_vaty_2_1be8944b43.jpeg" alt="CEITEC BUT/Jakub Rozboud: Technology Inspired by Cotton Candy Could Help Treat Acne: Martina Říhová from CEITEC BUT during face skin analysis." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_K_lecbe_akne_muze_pomoci_technologie_inspirovana_vyrobou_cukrove_vaty_2_1be8944b43.jpeg 235w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="1067"><h3>Fibres Made Much Like Cotton Candy</h3>The researchers produced the microscopic fibres using centrifugal spinning. The same physical principle is used to make cotton candy, but in this case, fine polymer fibres are formed instead of sugar strands.The breakthrough came from combining a method called Vapour Phase Infiltration, which enriched the fibres with zinc oxide, with subsequent oxygen plasma treatment. This treatment slightly disrupts the surface of the fibres, allowing the active substances to be released upon contact with water.“We were the first in the world to demonstrate this procedure using cellulose acetate fibres,” notes Martina, who has been researching acne and its treatment for seven years. She and her colleagues published their <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/403127590_Cellulose_Acetate_Fibers_With_Infiltrated_ZnO_Nanocrystals_Activation_of_Antibacterial_Properties_Against_Acne_vulgaris_by_Oxygen_Plasma_Treatment">findings</a> in Small, one of the world’s leading scientific journals focusing on nanomaterials and nanotechnology.<h3>Researchers from Brno and Spain Joined Forces</h3>Several research teams from different institutions contributed to the material’s development. “Our team, led by Jan Macák, was responsible for preparing the fibres. We then took them to San Sebastián in Spain, to Mato Knez’s team at nanoGUNE, where they carried out the vapour phase infiltration. Next, Lenka Zajíčková’s team at CEITEC BUT treated the fibres with oxygen plasma. Finally, Zbyněk Heger’s team at the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Mendel University conducted the antibacterial testing,” says Martina Říhová, describing the collaboration.The research took more than a year. Before the new material can enter routine use, it will need to undergo further biological testing, followed by clinical trials to verify its safety and effectiveness in treating patients.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_K_lecbe_akne_muze_pomoci_technologie_inspirovana_vyrobou_cukrove_vaty_3_b21c60ae29.jpeg" alt="CEITEC BUT/Jakub Rozboud: Technology Inspired by Cotton Candy Could Help Treat Acne: Martina Říhová's microfibres developped for acne treatment." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_K_lecbe_akne_muze_pomoci_technologie_inspirovana_vyrobou_cukrove_vaty_3_b21c60ae29.jpeg 235w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="1067"><blockquote><h4>The original article</h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/smll.202513286">Cellulose Acetate Fibers With Infiltrated ZnO Nanocrystals: Activation of Antibacterial Properties Against Acne vulgaris by Oxygen Plasma Treatment</a></h4>Martina Rihova, Denisa Fenclova, Pavan Kumar Chennam, Aniket Mukherjee, David Pavlinak, Susan Azpeitia, Kristyna Cihalova, Miloslav Pouzar, Kaushik Baishya, Lenka Zajíčková, Zbynek Heger, Mato Knez, Jan M. MacakSmall, 2026, 22, e13286<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/smll.202513286">10.1002/smll.202513286</a><h6>licenced under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC-BY 4.0</a></h6></blockquote><h4>Abstract</h4>In this work, we developed biodegradable cellulose acetate (CA) fibers infiltrated with ZnO nanocrystals for the Acne vulgaris (AV) treatment. The antibacterial effect (through Zn²⁺ release) was activated upon oxygen plasma treatment. CA fibers (fiber diameter ≈ 2 µm) were produced via centrifugal spinning, followed by ZnO infiltration (up to 8 wt% of Zn content) using Vapor Phase Infiltration (VPI) with varying deposition cycles. As CA fibers are naturally hydrophobic, oxygen plasma treatment was applied to turn them hydrophilic and to improve skin wetting. The combination of these steps is presented for the first time.Plasma treatment introduced oxygen‐containing functional groups on the CA surface, significantly improving wettability. Scanning electron microscopy analyses of treated fibers showed no morphological damage. Detailed characterization (using X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, energy dispersive X‐ray fluorescence, X‐ray diffraction, tranmission electron microscopy) focused on fibers with 32 and 128 VPI cycles, revealed that plasma partially oxidized and etched the surface, affecting the ZnO distribution.Plasma‐modified fibers, unlike untreated ones, exhibited antibacterial activity against AV‐causing bacteria (Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis), creating significant inhibition zones (up to 5 mm), demonstrating their potential as promising therapeutic modality. Overall, plasma treatment enabled effective surface functionalization, producing antibacterial fibers with enhanced surface properties suitable for application in AV management.

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In this first part of our two-part educational webinar, we will take you through the main considerations of sample prep and sample introduction techniques.
We will also discuss plasma effect and instrumentation maintenance. 
This session “From sample prep to data evaluation using ICP-OES and ICP-MS” will cover:
<ul>
<li>Sample Prep – creating serial dilutions from stock standards
</li>
<li>Sample introduction options and considerations – matrix matching, physical and chemical interferences
</li>
<li>Inductively Coupled Plasma – RF, plasma effects
</li>
<li>ICP-OES and ICP-MS cleaning and maintenance
</li>
<li>ICP-OES and ICP-MS theory of operation
</li>
</ul>
Learning points:
<ul>
<li>Learn theoretical and practical fundamentals for daily operation with ICP-OES and ICP-MS
</li>
<li>Learn about sample preparation, sample introduction and plasma settings to integrate and optimize this technology in your routine analysis
</li>
<li>Learn tips and trick for cleaning and maintenance to improve your analytical performance
</li>
</ul>
Who should attend:
<ul>
<li>Laboratory managers and analysts who work with ICP-OES and ICP-MS systems
</li>
<li>Analysts who want to learn about sample prep, sample introduction and instrument maintenance
</li>
<li>Laboratory leaders who want to leverage the full potential of their instrument
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Matthew Gregory (Specialist, Sales Support, TEA &amp; DIA, UK &amp; Ireland, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
After graduating from the University of Surrey with an MChem in Chemistry, Matthew has gained 15 years’ experience of trace elemental analysis in industry, working in environmental and precious metal research laboratories. In 2018 Matthew joined Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Applications Specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Niel Williams (Specialist, Sales Support, TEA &amp; DIA, UK &amp; Ireland, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
After graduating in 2014, Niel first joined Teledyne Advanced Chemistry systems as an applications specialist and later technical sales specialist. In 2019, he took the role of applications specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Niel holds a BSc in Geology and Planetary science and a PhD in Isotope Geochemistry from the University of Manchester.
</blockquote>

Thermo Scientific: Introduction to ICP spectrometry: Part 1

Introduction to ICP spectrometry: Part 1

The main considerations of sample prep and sample introduction techniques.

In our second part of this educational webinar, we will show you various tips and tricks for performance optimization, method development and data handling.
The session &quot;From sample prep to data evaluation using ICP-OES and ICP-MS&quot; will cover: 
<ul>
<li>System Optimization – Performance reports, Mass Cal/Cross Cal, KED interface cleaning, Conditioning
</li>
<li>Method development – Correct wavelength/viewing mode and isotope selection, interferences – spectral and m/z, determine correct internal standards to use and validation of method
</li>
<li>Data evaluation – correcting for background and interferences, stability, and sensitivity verification, Examine calibration curves for R2, LOD and saturation, QC data, carryover and drift correction
</li>
</ul>
Learning points:
<ul>
<li>Learn theoretical and practical fundamentals for daily operation with ICP-OES and ICP-MS
</li>
<li>Learn about system optimization, method development and data evaluation to integrate and optimize this technology in your routine analysis
</li>
<li>Learn tips and trick for cleaning and maintenance to improve your analytical performance
</li>
</ul>
Who should attend:
<ul>
<li>Laboratory managers and analysts who work with ICP-OES and ICP-MS systems
</li>
<li>Analysts who want to learn about sample prep, sample introduction and instrument maintenance
</li>
<li>Laboratory leaders who want to leverage the full potential of their instrument
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Niel Williams (Specialist, Sales Support, TEA &amp; DIA, UK &amp; Ireland, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
After graduating in 2014, Niel first joined Teledyne Advanced Chemistry systems as an applications specialist and later technical sales specialist. In 2019, he took the role of applications specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Niel holds a BSc in Geology and Planetary science and a PhD in Isotope Geochemistry from the University of Manchester.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Matthew Gregory (Specialist, Sales Support, TEA &amp; DIA, UK &amp; Ireland, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
After graduating from the University of Surrey with an MChem in Chemistry, Matthew has gained 15 years’ experience of trace elemental analysis in industry, working in environmental and precious metal research laboratories. In 2018 Matthew joined Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Applications Specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland.
</blockquote>

Thermo Scientific: Introduction to ICP spectrometry: Part 2

Introduction to ICP spectrometry: Part 2

Various tips and tricks for performance optimization, method development and data handling.

Extracting the full potential of trace elemental analysis instrumentation to meet regulatory, compliance and performance requirements: Part 1 ICP-OES
Join this virtual demonstration of the Thermo Scientific iCAP PRO Series ICP-OES to learn how to easily meet and surpass regulatory requirements for your trace elemental analysis. In this online seminar we will focus on three key markets and demonstrate how the hardware and software of the iCAP PRO enhance performance and simplify your analysis.
The three markets covered are: 
Environmental – Discover how enhanced detector capabilities and optical design allow class leading detection limits and speed of analysis to be achieved. Comprehensive quality control features within the software simplify data validation. 
Precious metals – With its new vertical torch design and higher resolution camera, better robustness and signal stability are obtained with the iCAP PRO. Automated interelement interference workflows with customizable limits add enhanced accuracy and flexibility for your analysis. 
Wear metals and lubricants – Improved system robustness and speed of analysis enable longer run times between maintenance for oil-based samples. 
This online seminar will conclude with a short panel discussion around the new regulations within each market and how the instrument hardware and software features future-proof your laboratory. 
Learning points:
<ul>
<li>Discover how the new hardware of the iCAP PRO provides you with class leading performance.
</li>
<li>Learn about modern software tools to integrate this technology into your routine analysis and simplify compliance with market regulations.
</li>
<li>Find out how instruments from Thermo Fisher Scientific future-proof your lab, preparing you for stricter regulations with ever decreasing limits of detection, higher accuracy and better stability requirements.
</li>
</ul>
Who should attend? 
<ul>
<li>Laboratory managers and analysts who work with ICP-OES systems. 
</li>
<li>Analysts who want to learn about the latest technology. 
</li>
<li>Laboratory leaders who want to leverage the full potential of their instrument.
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Matthew Gregory (Specialist, Sales Support, TEA &amp; DIA, UK &amp; Ireland, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
After graduating from the University of Surrey with an MChem in Chemistry, Matthew has gained 15 years experience of trace elemental analysis in industry, working in environmental and precious metal research laboratories. In 2018 Matthew joined Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Applications Specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Niel Williams (Specialist, Sales Support, TEA &amp; DIA, UK &amp; Ireland, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
After graduating in 2014, Niel first joined Teledyne Advanced Chemistry systems as an applications specialist and later technical sales specialist. In 2019, he took the role of applications specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Niel holds a BSc in Geology and Planetary science and a PhD in Isotope Geochemistry from the University of Manchester.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Simon Nelms (Product Marketing Manager TEA, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Simon joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in 1996 as an applications specialist for ICP-MS, before taking a 2-year postdoctoral sabbatical at IRMM in Belgium. He re-joined the company in 2000 and in 2014 moved into Regional Marketing for the EMEA area. Simon has recently joined the Product Marketing team, covering trace elemental analysis accessories and software.
</blockquote>

Thermo Scientific: ICP-OES Educational Webinar

ICP-OES Educational Webinar

How to easily meet and surpass regulatory requirements for your trace elemental analysis.

Extracting the full potential of trace elemental analysis instrumentation to meet regulatory, compliance and performance requirements - Part 2 ICP-MS
Join this virtual demonstration of the Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ RQ ICP-MS to learn how to easily meet and surpass regulatory requirements for your trace elemental analysis. In this online seminar we will focus on three key markets and demonstrate how the hardware and software of the iCAP RQ enhance performance and simplify your analysis.
The three markets covered are: 
Clinical research – Analyse difficult matrices with ease with enhanced system robustness and matrix tolerance. Advanced quality control features within the software simplify data validation. 
Environmental – Discover how the new ceramic PLUS torch enables improved performance and robustness. Find out about how to improve sample turnaround and validate large data sets quickly. 
Pharmaceutical – Learn how the tools in the Thermo Scientific Qtegra ISDS software enable full compliance with the requirements of regulatory frameworks such as the US FDA 21 CFR Part 11. 
This online seminar will conclude with a short panel discussion around the new regulations within each market and how the instrument hardware and software features future-proof your laboratory. 
Learning points:
<ul>
<li>Discover how the Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ RQ hardware features provide you with class leading sensitivity, detection limits and stability. 
</li>
<li>Learn about how the latest software tools enable integration of this technology into your routine analysis and simplify compliance with your market regulations. 
</li>
<li>Find out how instruments from Thermo Fisher Scientific future-proof your lab, preparing you for stricter regulations with ever decreasing limits of detection, higher accuracy and better stability requirements.
</li>
</ul>
Who should attend? 
<ul>
<li>Laboratory managers and analysts who work with ICP-MS systems. 
</li>
<li>Analysts who want to learn about the latest technology. 
</li>
<li>Laboratory leaders who want to leverage the full potential of their instrument.
</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Matthew Gregory (Specialist, Sales Support, TEA &amp; DIA, UK &amp; Ireland, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
After graduating from the University of Surrey with an MChem in Chemistry, Matthew has gained 15 years’ experience of trace elemental analysis in industry, working in environmental and precious metal research laboratories. In 2018 Matthew joined Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Applications Specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Niel Williams (Specialist, Sales Support, TEA &amp; DIA, UK &amp; Ireland, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
After graduating in 2014, Niel first joined Teledyne Advanced Chemistry systems as an applications specialist and later technical sales specialist. In 2019, he took the role of applications specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Niel holds a BSc in Geology and Planetary science and a PhD in Isotope Geochemistry from the University of Manchester.
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Presenter: Simon Nelms (Product Marketing Manager TEA, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
</blockquote>
<blockquote>
Simon joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in 1996 as an applications specialist for ICP-MS, before taking a 2-year postdoctoral sabbatical at IRMM in Belgium. He re-joined the company in 2000 and in 2014 moved into Regional Marketing for the EMEA area. Simon has recently joined the Product Marketing team, covering trace elemental analysis accessories and software.
</blockquote>

Thermo Scientific: ICP-MS Educational Webinar

ICP-MS Educational Webinar

Extracting the full potential of trace elemental analysis instrumentation to meet regulatory, compliance and performance requirements: Part 3 Triple quadrupole ICP-MS
Join this virtual demonstration of the Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ TQe/TQ ICP-MS to learn how to easily meet and surpass regulatory requirements for your trace elemental analysis. In this online seminar we will focus on three key markets and demonstrate how the hardware and software of the iCAP TQe/TQ enhance performance and simplify your analysis.
The three markets covered are: 
Clinical research – Obtain high accuracy results in complex samples with reaction cell technology. 
Water analysis – Discover how to run a complete analytical suite using oxygen reaction cell mode only. Find out about how to improve sample turnaround time and validate large data sets quickly. 
Food and beverage – Learn how to improve detection limits for key elements such as As and Se by utilizing reaction cell chemistry. 
This online seminar will conclude with a short panel discussion around the new regulations within each market and how the instrument hardware and software features future-proof your laboratory. 
Learning points:
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<li>Discover how the Thermo Scientific iCAP TQe/TQ hardware features provide you with enhanced interference removal. 
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<li>Learn how optimised software tools enable triple quadrupole technology to be easily integrated into both routine and research analysis. 
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<li>Find out how instruments from Thermo Fisher Scientific future-proof your lab, preparing you for stricter regulations with ever decreasing limits of detection, higher accuracy and better stability requirements.
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Who should attend? 
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<li>Laboratory managers and analysts who have specific analytical challenges with interferences. 
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<li>Researchers who want to be ready for future challenges in trace elemental analysis. 
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<li>Laboratory leaders who want to leverage the full potential of their instrument.
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</ul>
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Presenter: Matthew Gregory (Specialist, Sales Support, TEA &amp; DIA, UK &amp; Ireland, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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After graduating from the University of Surrey with an MChem in Chemistry, Matthew has gained 15 years’ experience of trace elemental analysis in industry, working in environmental and precious metal research laboratories. In 2018 Matthew joined Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Applications Specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland.
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Presenter: Niel Williams (Specialist, Sales Support, TEA &amp; DIA, UK &amp; Ireland, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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After graduating in 2014, Niel first joined Teledyne Advanced Chemistry systems as an applications specialist and later technical sales specialist. In 2019, he took the role of applications specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Niel holds a BSc in Geology and Planetary science and a PhD in Isotope Geochemistry from the University of Manchester.
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Presenter: Simon Nelms (Product Marketing Manager TEA, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Simon joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in 1996 as an applications specialist for ICP-MS, before taking a 2-year postdoctoral sabbatical at IRMM in Belgium. He re-joined the company in 2000 and in 2014 moved into Regional Marketing for the EMEA area. Simon has recently joined the Product Marketing team, covering trace elemental analysis accessories and software.
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Thermo Scientific: Triple quadrupole ICP-MS Educational Webinar

Triple quadrupole ICP-MS Educational Webinar

How the hardware and software of the iCAP TQe/TQ enhance performance and simplify your analysis.

Inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) is one of the most powerful techniques used in elemental analysis for environmental applications.
It provides the advantages of low detection limits, easy quantification, and high throughput. However, experience and best practice are necessary to best use the technique. This webcast series focuses on both routine regulatory monitoring (Part I) and solutions to improve productivity and overcome the challenges of high-matrix samples (Part II). In addition, we will discuss the use of triple quadrupole ICP-MS to meet the needs of environmental researchers and specialty environmental applications.
The webcast will cover the following:
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<li>Environmental regulations in both the U.S. and Europe
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<li>Tips and tricks on EPA Methods 200.8 and 6020
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<li>Autodilution for productivity improvement for high-matrix samples
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<li>Advanced environmental sample analysis using triple quadrupole ICP-MS
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Presenter: Marcus Manecki (Application Specialist for ICP-MS, Chromatography &amp; Mass Spectrometry Division, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Marcus graduated with a degree in Marine Chemistry at the University of Oldenburg, Germany, in 2010. Following that, Marcus joined the Organic Trace Substances Group at the Institute for Baltic Sea Research in Rostock, Germany, for three years. His main research interest at that time was the highly complex composition of dissolved organic matter and its interaction with different microbial communities. Marcus joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in 2014 as Product Specialist for ICP-MS. He is involved in finding solutions for the high throughput analysis of challenging sample types.
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Presenter: Dhinesh Asogan (Product Specialist for ICP-MS, Chromatography &amp; Mass Spectrometry Division, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Dhinesh read Chemistry with Forensic Analysis at Loughborough University in the UK, graduating in 2005. He then joined the Centre for Innovative and Collaborative Engineering there and completed an Engineering Doctorate in laser ablation ICP-MS for semiconductor materials in 2012. From there, he joined CETAC Technologies (now Teledyne CETAC Technologies) as the European Technical Specialist for Sample Introduction Systems in Trace Elemental Spectroscopy, and then became the Laser Ablation Product Manager based in Omaha, USA. In 2016, Dhinesh joined Thermo Fisher Scientific (Bremen) GmbH as a Product Specialist in ICP-MS responsible for supporting challenging advanced applications, such as laser ablation ICP-MS.
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Thermo Scientific: Trace Element Analysis Using ICP-MS for Environmental Samples, Part Two: Meeting Routine Monitoring and Research Challenges

Trace Element Analysis Using ICP-MS for Environmental Samples, Part Two: Meeting Routine Monitoring and Research Challenges

Routine regulatory monitoring and solutions to improve productivity and overcome the challenges of high-matrix samples.

Trace Element Environmental Analysis Using ICP-MS

Single Quadrupole Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometers (ICP-MS) are a long-established tool for the analysis of trace elements in a variety of sample types.
With help of a collision cell, they can overcome most interferences and determine key contaminants across many application areas with low detection limits. This is why they are commonly found in laboratories analyzing all kinds of water samples, soils, foods and feed or industrial products. Over the last years, ICP-MS systems with triple quadrupole mass analyzers (TQ-ICP-MS), enabling advanced interference removal based on reactive gases such as oxygen or ammonia, have increasingly found their way from research driven applications into applied analytical sciences, but are still not found in large number of laboratories providing service testing at a large scale. This is despite their proven track record of providing superior interference removal, improving right results first time, and increasing confidence in &quot;right first time&quot; results. The underlying reasons are mainly because of the higher initial investment not only in the instrument as such, but also in additional laboratory infrastructure, such as providing additional gases like ammonia to the lab.
Key learning objectives
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<li>Understand the differences in hardware and how they translate into better interference removal and superior detection limits
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<li>See how triple quadrupole ICP-MS can help you to overcome challenges in sample type, independent of the matrix.
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<li>Understand what is needed in order to leverage the full potential of a triple quadrupole ICP-MS.
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<li>Learn how triple quadrupole ICP-MS can help you to improve lab efficiency and realize time savings
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</ul>
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Presenter: Dr. Daniel Kutscher (Product Marketing Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Presenter: Dr. Magda Mandic (ICP-MS Product Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Thermo Scientific: Understanding the Benefits of Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS in Everyday Analysis

Understanding the Benefits of Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS in Everyday Analysis

Understand the differences in hardware and how they translate into better interference removal and superior detection limits.

Understanding the Benefits of Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS

Infant formula and baby foods are essential for the development and well-being of babies around the globe.
It is critical that they be tested for the essential nutrients as well as any contaminants that may be present. Join our free webcast to learn about the analysis of essential and trace elemental content in infant foods using ICP-MS.
Key Learning Objectives
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<li>Learn about the ICP-MS technology
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<li>How ICP-MS is used in the food and beverage market
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<li>Learn how to detect essential and trace elemental content in baby foods
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</ul>
Who Should Attend
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<li>Infant food manufacturers
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<li>Food and beverage contract labs
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<li>Food lab technicians and lab managers
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<li>Academia Government agencies
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</ul>
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Presenter: Dr. Biswajayee Airaraj Patra (Senior Product Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt. Ltd)
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He is responsible for Trace Elemental Analysis (AAS, ICP, and ICP-MS), high resolution ICP–MS (magnetic sector ICP–MS and glow discharge mass spectrometer) products, the environmental vertical market and leads the application team for the trace elemental analysis product line in India. He has 15 years of industry and research experience. He is an alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) and has an executive MBA degree from the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC). He is the recipient of several awards and fellowships including a young research scientist award. He has published several papers in international.
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Thermo Scientific: Determination of Essential and Trace Elemental Content in Infant Foods by ICP-MS

Determination of Essential and Trace Elemental Content in Infant Foods by ICP-MS

Learn about the analysis of essential and trace elemental content in infant foods using ICP-MS.

Determination of Essential and Trace Elemental Content

Advances in fracking and favorable regulations have driven unprecedented growth in the oil, gas, petrochemical, and polymer industries.
Exploration requires characterization of prospective sources to decide potential investment. Additional analyses determine quality and other attributes that can affect pretreatment or available markets. This talk discusses solutions from simple rheometry to complex high-resolution mass spectrometry available from Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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Presenter: Nina Albrecht (Product Specialist, HR-IRMS, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Nina is an isotope geochemist with a passion for mass spectrometry. Driven by this fascination, she acquired about 10 years of expertise with GIRMS, ICP-MS, and TIMS. Eventually, she found herself amongst the very first users of the pioneering Thermo Scientific™ Ultra™ HR-IRMS. This background paved the way to her current role in which she supports geoscientists with their development of innovative HR-IRMS applications.
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Presenter: Kirk Chassaniol (Manager, Application Scientists, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Kirk is currently a technical leader in the Ion Chromatography (IC) field support group within the North American Centers of Excellence. Over the last 28 years, he has been involved in IC application and customer support in sales and marketing roles. He has helped with the development of IC methods and standards for chloride and sulfate in ethanol, cations in hydrogen cell feed gas, and combustion IC within the ASTM D02 and D03 Elemental Analysis subcommittee.
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Thermo Scientific: Exploration and Production: Optimizing the Opportunity with Simple Laboratory Tools to State-of-the-Art Analytical Technology

Exploration and Production: Optimizing the Opportunity with Simple Laboratory Tools to State-of-the-Art Analytical Technology

Solutions from simple rheometry to complex high-resolution mass spectrometry available from Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Simple Laboratory Tools to State-of-the-Art Technology

Producing wells, gas, and oil need some treatment and characterization before they can move by pipeline, rail, and tanker truck.
Midstream has the vital role of moving raw hydrocarbons to refining and processing. Various regulations, safety considerations, corrosion, and fouling all require critical tests to keep the flow moving. This presentation will cover the broad range of solutions offered by Thermo Fisher Scientific, such as combustion IC, gas chromatography, ion chromatography, ICP-OES, and more. All are designed and implemented to provide reliable, repeatable, automated results.
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Presenter: James Pachlhofer (Implementation Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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With over 40 years’ experience in analytical instrumentation, James is a true veteran! His role at Thermo Fisher Scientific is to ensure the solution sold for an oil, gas, or petrochemical application performs perfectly to the customer&#39;s satisfaction. He is a native of Houston, the home of oil and gas, with a B.S. in Biochemistry from the University of Houston.
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Thermo Scientific: Moving Crude and Gas from Well to Plants - Solutions for Common Problems and Challenges in the Future for the Midstream

Moving Crude and Gas from Well to Plants - Solutions for Common Problems and Challenges in the Future for the Midstream

Solutions offered by Thermo Fisher Scientific, such as combustion IC, gas chromatography, ion chromatography, ICP-OES, and more.