<p><strong>Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezICPMS Library in the week of 14th 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 technical note by <strong>Agilent Technologies, </strong>application notes by<strong> Metrohm </strong>and <strong>Thermo Fisher Scientific </strong>and poster by<strong> Shimadzu / AOAC!</strong></p><h3><strong>1. Agilent Technologies: Transitioning from the </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=Cary+630"><strong>Agilent Cary 630 FTIR</strong></a><strong> to the </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=Cary+635"><strong>Agilent Cary 635 FTIR Spectrometer</strong></a></h3><p><strong>Demonstrating methodology equivalence for pharmaceutical applications</strong></p><ul><li>Technical note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/te_cary_630_ftir_transition_cary_635_ftir_5994_9408en_agilent_a2ea2ce512.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a><strong>&nbsp;</strong></li></ul><p>Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is a powerful analytical tool used to analyze a wide variety of materials by interpreting their infrared (IR) wavenumber absorptions. Within pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries, FTIR analysis is integral for material identification and quality assurance of pharmaceutical&nbsp;substances.&nbsp;</p><p>In the pharmaceutical industry, the Agilent Cary 630 FTIR is used for the identification of drug products, incoming goods, and packaging materials, as specified in global pharmacopoeias, and provides quantitative information such as the concentration of components within pharmaceutical formulations.&nbsp;</p><p>Agilent now presents the Cary 635 FTIR spectrometer—an ultracompact, easy-to-use, high-performing, portable FTIR system. With greater IR power, the Cary 635 FTIR features greater detection sensitivity and faster scanning times. With its predecessor's modular design, the Cary 635 FTIR can analyze the same samples with a newly enhanced performance quality and efficiency.&nbsp;</p><p>For users in the pharmaceutical industry who have experience with the Cary 630 FTIR, this technical overview demonstrates the common methodologies and workflows between the Cary 635 FTIR and Cary 630 FTIR spectrometers for pharmaceutical purposes. It will compare the ability of the two instruments to measure and label IR spectra, identify relevant compounds such as active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and quantify substances within commercial&nbsp;formulations.</p><h4><strong>Instrumentation and software&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>For comparison, all three application tests were conducted using the Cary 630 FTIR and Cary 635 FTIR spectrometers with ZnSe optics and equipped with a single-reflection diamond attenuated total reflectance (ATR) accessory. The specific method parameters are outlined within each corresponding application. Both the Cary 635 FTIR and Cary 630 FTIR use Agilent MicroLab software, which provides step-by-step instructions with supporting images to guide users through the entire analytical workflow. Both spectrometers follow the same methods and operational procedures from sample loading to data processing (Figure 1). Results are presented in an easy-to-understand, color-coded format with customizable limits, ensuring a rapid and intuitive data review.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The comparison presented here of both the Agilent Cary 635 FTIR and Cary 630 FTIR spectrometers demonstrated shared methodologies that produced consistent results across key applications within pharmacopoeia, including spectrum production, compound identification, and substance&nbsp;quantification. Featuring the same modularity, robustness, and ease of use as the Cary 630 FTIR, the Cary 635 FTIR also offers greater sensitivity and signal-to-noise ratio, resulting from an enhanced IR source intensity. Therefore, users operating in regulated environments can confidently upgrade to the Cary 635 FTIR with the understanding that the workflow from the Cary 630 FTIR is directly transferrable, and that their routine analyses will remain consistent and reliable.</p><h3><strong>2. Metrohm: Coconut water analysis by NIRS</strong></h3><p><strong>Determination of Brix, salinity, conductivity, and pH with one instrument</strong></p><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/an_nir_145_download_05589da42d.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Fresh coconut water is the main edible part of the coconut (aside from the coconut meat) and has gained popularity as a health drink in recent years. Multiple factors influence the quality, such as harvesting time, growth location, and storage duration. This poses a challenge for industrial producers to achieve and maintain the desired product quality.&nbsp;</p><p>Testing the properties of coconut water with standard laboratory methods can be challenging, since trained lab personnel are needed. In contrast, near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is fast, chemical-free, and does not require sample preparation. This Application Note explains how NIRS is used for the multiparameter analysis of coconut water. The NIRS solution is easy to use and can be implemented either atline or in a quality control lab.</p><h4><strong>EXPERIMENTAL EQUIPMENT&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>An <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=220&amp;search=OMNIS+NIR"><strong>OMNIS NIR Analyzer </strong></a>Liquid with a 1 mm flowthrough cell (Figure 1) was used to analyze 206 coconut samples from a commercial supplier. In this configuration, a peristaltic pump injects the sample into the flow-through cell, which is inserted into the cuvette holder. The cell is rinsed with water after each measurement.</p><h4><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></h4><p>This Application Note shows the feasibility of using NIR spectroscopy for the quality control of coconut water. The parameters Brix, conductivity, turbidity, pH value, and salinity can be monitored by NIRS in seconds without any sample preparation. The presented setup with a flow-through cell not only simplifies sample handling but also allows full automation when using an OMNIS Sample Robot. In addition to coconut water, the coconut fruit itself can also be analyzed using near-infrared spectroscopy.</p><h3><strong>3. Shimadzu / AOAC: Analysis of Heavy Metals in Baby Food Using ICP-MS</strong></h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/aoac_2026_46_d9c14b32e0.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Babies are more vulnerable to the effects of toxic metals, and baby food therefore requires careful testing. US and EU regulations1)–3) set limits for toxic metals in baby food. This study analyzed five baby foods using the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=ICPMS-2040%2F2050"><strong>ICPMS-2040/2050</strong></a> and evaluated spike recovery and long-term stability.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Elemental analysis of baby food was conducted using ICP-MS.&nbsp;</p><p>We achieved detection limits that met stringent standards. The spike recovery tests provided good results for all samples with different matrices, confirming the validity of the analysis. Additionally, we analyzed 50 samples of infant formula with a high matrix approximately six hours and confirmed good stability.</p><h3><strong>4. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Process Raman as a comprehensive solution for downstream buffer workflow</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/process_raman_as_comprehensive_solution_an1440_en_c8049b8ede.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Raman technology is rapidly gaining interest as a promising Process Analytical Technology (PAT) solution for real-time, non-invasive monitoring and control of downstream biopharma processes, especially for therapeutics like monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) and nucleic acids. Raman measurement, based on the vibration of molecular bonds, is highly specific for identification and quantification, even in complex or interfering matrices.&nbsp;</p><p>As an in-line PAT tool, Raman spectroscopy offers direct and rapid measurement in aqueous phases without sample preparation. These features make it ideal for monitoring and controlling dynamic processes such as downstream processing.</p><p>This study demonstrates a real-time methodology for accurately quantifying formulation excipients in the dynamic ultrafiltration/diafiltration (UF/DF) process using the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/2233"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ MarqMetrix™ All-In-One Process Raman Analyzer</strong></a> (Figure 1). In addition, this study also illustrates a case where process Raman was able to provide real-time information on buffer quality.</p><h4><strong>Results&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The Partial Least Squares (PLS) models for L-histidine, L-arginine, and sucrose were initially tested using seven independent samples collected on three different process Raman analyzers. Data were mathematically processed to standardize spectra across instruments before applying the models. All the spectra were interpolated to have a common x-axis by equally spacing the 2048 pixels across 60 to 3250 cm-1 Raman shift, followed by relative y-axis standardization using the SRM fluorescence data as described in the NIST standardization protocol.² Figure&nbsp;3 shows the correlation plot of predicted versus reference values for L-histidine, L-arginine, and sucrose for the validation samples. A correlation coefficient of over 95% and a root means square error (RMSE) of less than 5% of the reference value for calibration, cross-validation, and prediction across three instruments demonstrate the reliability of process Raman to accurately predict the concentrations of these excipients, as well as easy model transferability.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion</strong></h4><p>This work, combined with our previous demonstrations of accurate in-line protein quantification during UF/DF processes,⁷, ⁸ clearly highlights the value of process Raman for downstream process monitoring. Raman spectroscopy allows for the simultaneous measurement of multiple critical process parameters (CPPs) with a single scan. These findings establish process Raman as a PAT tool with unparalleled benefits compared to other analytical methods.&nbsp;</p><p>Simultaneous measurement of protein and excipient concentrations not only allows tighter process control but also opens opportunities for automating downstream processing.&nbsp;</p><p>The ability of process Raman to provide real-time insights into buffer quality before its use in UF/DF runs offers substantial value by preventing batch failures. This capability enhances quality control, making Raman spectroscopy an essential tool for integration as an in-line sensor to improve downstream process monitoring, control, and automation.</p>

News from LabRulezICPMS Library - Week 38, 2026

<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>

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<p><strong>This webinar will discuss tips and tricks of how to get the most out of your ICP through regular maintenance and care of the sample introduction glassware and cones.</strong></p>
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<p>After graduating from the University of Surrey with an MChem in Chemistry, Matthew has gained 20 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.</p>
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Thermo Scientific: Routine Maintenance of Thermo Scientific ICP-OES and ICP-MS Instruments

Routine Maintenance of Thermo Scientific ICP-OES and ICP-MS Instruments

How to get the most out of your ICP through regular maintenance and care of the sample introduction glassware and cones.

Routine Maintenance of Thermo Scientific ICP-OES

<p><strong>In this session, discover how Wiley’s KnowItAll saves hours of GC-MS manual analysis time by combining fast, flexible deconvolution with an integrated reference database search into a single, automated workflow to identify components.</strong></p><h4>We will demonstrate through a series of live examples:</h4><ul><li><strong>KnowItAll’s various methods for GC-MS analysis and how they can impact your workflow.</strong></li><li><strong>Professors and students engaged in chemistry and mass spectrometry courses or lab work.</strong></li></ul><p>About KnowItAll: KnowItAll combines all the tools and spectral databases you need for effective analysis into a single, easy-to-use interface to make your lab its most efficient. Compatible with over 130 instrument formats, it streamlines your entire workflow regardless of how many techniques and instruments you use. Learn more at sciencesolutions.wiley.com</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Dr. Leanna Ergin (Associate Editor, Wiley Science Solutions)</p><p>Dr. Leanna Ergin is an Associate Editor for Wiley Science Solutions, for which she helps create tools for spectroscopy, structural, and scientific standard reference data and helps create innovative software applications. Leanna completed her PhD in Clinical-Bioanalytical Chemistry from Cleveland State University, where she developed a protocol for processing hyperspectral image data that distinguishes the spectra, removes degeneracies caused by symmetry, and is generalized to work with any number of wavelength dimensions and spectra. The results are mapped to the full RGB colorspace of modern computer displays. Leanna joined Wiley in 2022.</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Dr. Michelle D’Souza (Product Manager, Software Products, Wiley Science Solutions)</p><p>Dr. D’Souza has over 15 years of experience in the management and development of spectroscopy software, including her current position as product manager for software products at Wiley Science Solutions and prior to that at Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. She also worked many years in the pharmaceutical industry after obtaining a Ph.D. in chemistry from Northern Illinois University.</p></blockquote>

The Analytical Scientist: Introduction to KnowItAll for Mass Spectrometry

Introduction to KnowItAll for Mass Spectrometry

How Wiley’s KnowItAll saves hours of GC-MS manual analysis time.

<p><strong>RheoCompass™&nbsp;Essentials is a comprehensive online course tailored for individuals who are new to RheoCompass™, the powerful software tool used to set-up, perform and interpret analysis with Rheometers from Anton Paar. This training program is designed to assist new users with the fundamental knowledge and skills required to efficiently navigate and utilize RheoCompass™ for various applications.</strong></p><p><strong>Course highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Overview of RheoCompass™ software and its capabilities.</li><li>Becoming familiar with the software's user-friendly interface, the navigating menus, and toolbars.</li><li>Learning how to set-up a new project and perform measurements.</li><li>Exploring the various analysis functions for interpreting rheological data, including basic rotational and oscillatory techniques.</li><li>Live Q&amp;A</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>James P. Eickhoff Jr.</p><p>James Eickhoff is the principal application engineer for the rheology division as a member of the Advanced Technical Support Center at Anton Paar USA. He has over 20 years of theoretical and experimental rheology training, including the last 17 years with Anton Paar having guided current and prospective customers on the use of rheological techniques in their industrial and academic research. James earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and Clemson University, respectively.</p></blockquote>

Anton Paar: RRheoCompass™ Essentials: An Introduction to Rheological Data Acquisition and Analysis

RheoCompass™ Essentials: An Introduction to Rheological Data Acquisition and Analysis

Fundamental knowledge and skills required to efficiently navigate and utilize RheoCompass™ for various applications.

RheoCompass™: Rheological Data Acquisition and Analysis

<p><strong>The Advanced RheoCompass™ software training is a comprehensive online course for advanced users with in-depth knowledge and proficiency in RheoCompass™, the powerful software tool used to set-up, perform and interpret analysis with Rheometers from Anton Paar. This training program is designed to expand the knowledge of existing users to fully utilize the software’s capabilities and functions.</strong></p><p><strong>Course highlights:</strong></p><ul><li>Advanced data analysis techniques for complex rheological data sets.</li><li>Learning how to customize and automate workflows within RheoCompass™.</li><li>Streamlining data analysis processes and enhancing productivity.</li><li>Throughout the course, participants will be exposed to best practices in rheological analysis, data interpretation, and quality assurance, drawing from real-world examples and case studies.</li><li>Participants will acquire skills to troubleshoot common issues and errors that may arise during rheological experiments, ensuring accurate and reliable results.</li><li>Live Q&amp;A</li></ul><p><strong>Who should attend?</strong></p><p>This training program is ideal for professionals and researchers with prior experience in rheological testing and data analysis using RheoCompass™.&nbsp;</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> James P. Eickhoff Jr.</p><p>James Eickhoff is the principal application engineer for the rheology division as a member of the Advanced Technical Support Center at Anton Paar USA. He has over 20 years of theoretical and experimental rheology training, including the last 17 years with Anton Paar having guided current and prospective customers on the use of rheological techniques in their industrial and academic research. James earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and Clemson University, respectively.<br>&nbsp;</p></blockquote>

Anton Paar: Mastering RheoCompass™: Advanced Software Training for Proficient Rheological Analysis

Mastering RheoCompass™: Advanced Software Training for Proficient Rheological Analysis

This training program is designed to expand the knowledge of existing users to fully utilize the software’s capabilities and functions.

RheoCompass™: Advanced Training for Rheological Analysis

<div><div><div><p><strong>Understand the Promising Tribological Properties of Gd- and Eu-Doped Amorphous Carbon Films.</strong></p></div></div></div><div><div><div><p>Doping and alloying amorphous carbon (a-C) thin films are ways to tailor their mechanical and tribological properties. However, few studies have focused on doping/alloying with rare-earth elements. This study shows that a-C films containing europium (Eu) or gadolinium (Gd) can have promising tribological properties.</p><h5>Join us for this webinar to see:</h5><ul><li>Results of shear strength at the sliding interfaces for a-C films alloyed with Eu or Gd.</li><li>Near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure (NEXAFS) spectromicroscopy data to clarify the origin of the tribological results.</li><li>A model proposed by the researchers for the effect of Gd or Eu introduction on tribological response of a-C.</li></ul><div id="ID_learn-more"><h4>Guest Speaker Abstract&nbsp;</h4></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>Dopants and alloying elements are commonly introduced in amorphous carbon (a-C) thin-film materials to tailor the mechanical and tribological properties. While most studies have focused on doping and/or alloying a-C coatings with metals and metalloids, the introduction of rare-earth elements into the a-C matrix is largely unexplored. Here, the friction response of a-C films containing europium ([Eu] = (2.4±0.1) at.%) or gadolinium ([Gd] = (2.3±0.1) at.%) was evaluated as a function of applied normal load in open air and at room temperature. The friction results indicated that alloying a-C films with Gd or Eu leads to a significant reduction of the shear strength of the sliding interfaces. To shed light on the origin of the promising tribological properties of Eu- and Gd-alloyed a-C films, near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure (NEXAFS) spectromicroscopy measurements were performed. The surface-analytical results indicated that no stress-assisted sp3-to-sp2 rehybridization of carbon atoms was induced by the sliding process in the near-surface region of undoped a-C, while the amount of sp2-bonded carbon increased in Eu- and Gd-alloyed a-C films. Based on the spectroscopic results, a model is proposed for the effect of introduction of Gd and Eu into the a-C matrix on the resulting tribological response.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Filippo Mangolini, Ph.D. (Associate Professor Cockrell Family Fellowship)</p><p>Filippo Mangolini received his M.Sc in Materials Engineering from Polytechnic University of Milan. After obtaining his Ph.D. in Materials Science at ETH Zurich, he moved to the University of Pennsylvania as a Swiss National Science Foundation Fellow. He was then awarded a Marie Curie Fellowship, which allowed him to move to Ecole Centrale de Lyon. Between 2015 and 2017, Filippo was a University Academic Fellow and a Marie Curie Fellow at the University of Leeds. In January 2018 Filippo joined the University of Texas at Austin, where he is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.</p></blockquote></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Bruker: Effect of Alloying Elements on the Tribological Response of Amorphous Carbon Coatings

Effect of Alloying Elements on the Tribological Response of Amorphous Carbon Coatings

Learn about the promising tribological properties of a-C films doped with rare-earth elements

Effect of Alloying Elements on the Tribological Response

<div id="inner_content_body_text" data-content-id="391734"><p><strong>Join us for an exclusive, extended webinar spotlighting the cutting-edge innovations propelling the future of battery research and development. This immersive webinar features multiple talks, offering a comprehensive exploration of the groundbreaking advancements in materials and technologies that will transform energy storage.</strong><br><br>Led by industry experts, sessions will provide deep insights into the latest breakthroughs, showcasing how these innovations are shaping the future of battery technology and driving transformative change in energy solutions.<br><br><strong>Attend this webinar to:</strong></p><ul><li>Understand the challenges of using silicon in lithium-ion batteries</li><li>Explore the role of conductive polymer binding in battery performance</li><li>Discover how hyphenating technologies can provide deeper insights into complex materials for battery research</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Krystelle Mafina, PhD (Applied Products Leader, PerkinElmer)</p><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Gao Liu, PhD (Senior Scientist and Group Leader, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory)</p></blockquote></div>

Technology Networks: Innovative Technologies and Materials Advancing Battery Research

Innovative Technologies and Materials Advancing Battery Research

A comprehensive exploration of the groundbreaking advancements in materials and technologies that will transform energy storage.

Technologies and Materials Advancing Battery Research

<p><strong>Discover how Process NIR technology from Perten, a PerkinElmer company, can boost profitability in food processing by reducing waste, lowering energy costs, and improving operational efficiency.</strong></p><p>In today’s fast-paced world, we’re flooded with information, choices, and challenges. As David Honigs, Senior Field Applications Scientist at Perten, puts it, “Some things will be helpful, others not so much. But like NIR, we can’t know what really matters unless we take a close look.” Process NIR technology from Perten, a PerkinElmer company, offers that crucial insight—providing real-time, non-invasive data to help food processors identify what truly impacts efficiency and profitability. Whether you need to reduce waste, optimize energy use, or streamline operations, Process NIR adapts to your specific goals. This webinar will show how NIR technology can provide the precision and control your operations need to stay competitive in an evolving industry.</p><p><strong>Process NIR technology offers a solution by providing real-time, non-invasive data that enables precise control over production processes. By adopting Process NIR, you can</strong></p><ul><li>Reduce waste: Minimize product loss due to errors and inconsistencies.</li><li>Lower energy costs: Optimize processes to reduce energy consumption.</li><li>Improve operational efficiency: Streamline workflows and enhance overall performance.</li></ul><p><strong>This webinar will explore common challenges faced by food processors and demonstrate how Process NIR can address them. You’ll learn about:</strong></p><ul><li>Real-world applications: Discover how companies are successfully using Process NIR to improve their operations.</li><li>Future trends: Understand the latest developments in NIR technology and its potential impact on the industry.</li><li>Practical advice: Gain insights into how to integrate Process NIR into your existing processes.</li></ul><p>Register now to join us live on 6th November 2024</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> David Honigs, Senior Field Applications Scientist, Perten</p><p>For the last almost 20 years David has worked at Perten (part of Perkin Elmer) on Near Infrared Instrumentation and applications in the food industry. He has 35 research papers as listed on ResearchGate.com. He has 10 issued US patents.</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Gustaf Upmark, Product Manager for Process NIR and Software at Perten Instruments/PerkinElmer.</p><p>With a background in Electronics. Gustaf started with NIR and Chemometrics in 1998. Worked at major suppliers since 2002. Proficient in sales, service, and applications. Joined the Perten Applications team in 2016. Product Manager for Process NIR and software from January 2024.</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Stefan Lundgren, Business Leader for Process NIR solutions in EMEAI at Perten Instruments/PerkinElmer.</p><p>Background in Electronics. Working with NIR since 1987. In the early days with another Scandinavian manufacturer but since 2007 working with all aspects of the Perten range of NIR products.</p></blockquote>

New Food Magazine: Process NIR’s impact on profitability in food processing

Process NIR’s impact on profitability in food processing

Process NIR technology from Perten, a PerkinElmer company, can boost profitability in food processing.

<p><strong>Just one analysis for multiple chemical and physical parameters – Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) is a fast and highly efficient solution to consolidate your quality control to a single analytical method.</strong></p><p>In our upcoming webinar on November 7, Maria Cartez and Andreas Agerer, Product and Application Specialists NIRS at Metrohm International Headquarters, will give you a brief introduction to NIRS. They will then show you how this technology can be combined with robotic sampling to maximize sample throughput in a fully automated workflow. Next, they will show you how your titrations can also be integrated, making this platform approach a multi-method solution for your daily routine analysis.</p><p>In the final part of the webinar Maria and Andreas will present application examples from different industries, such as multi-parameter analysis in edible oils and moisture content in lyophilized pharmaceutical samples, to illustrate the benefits of automated NIRS analysis.</p><p>Register now for this virtual event; we are looking forward to welcome you!</p><p><strong>Key learnings of this webinar:</strong></p><ul><li>Near-Infrared Spectroscopy - how does it work?</li><li>How to maximize sample throughput using latest automation solutions</li><li>Examples of NIRS automation applications for the analysis of foodstuffs, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals</li><li>How to consolidate your titrations and NIR parameters to a single platform</li></ul><p><strong>Who should attend?</strong></p><p>Lab managers, lab technicians, QC managers, chemists.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Maria Cartes (Product Specialist Spectroscopy, Metrohm International Headquarters)</p><p>Dr. Maria Cartes studied chemistry. After finishing her PhD studies on ethylene polymerization at the University of Seville (Spain), she moved to Switzerland to work as a postdoc. In 2021, Maria joined Metrohm where she works as Product Specialist in the Competence Center Spectroscopy, providing international support and product training for NIRS.</p><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Andreas Agerer (Application Specialist NIRS, Metrohm International Headquarters)</p><p>Andreas Agerer is an Application Specialist at Metrohm AG, working in the Competence Center Spectroscopy since 2018. In this time, he has been responsible for developing NIRS methods tailored to new application areas and supporting sales teams during feasibility studies. Andreas completed his university graduate work in the field of polymer analysis using vibrational spectroscopy.</p></blockquote>

Metrohm: Transfrom your QC Workflow: Near-Infrared Spectroscopy meets Automation

Transform your QC Workflow: Near-Infrared Spectroscopy meets Automation

We will give you a brief introduction to NIRS and show you how this technology can be combined with robotic sampling

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy meets Automation

<p><strong>The new ADS 2 system not only prepares your calibration standards but also performs reactive dilutions on out-of-range samples and performs dilutions on samples you specify. &nbsp;We will take a deep dive into this exciting new accessory and show how it can vastly improve the workflow in your lab.</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Greg Gilleland (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p><p>Greg began his spectroscopy career in 1987 in Colorado, working at a series of environmental labs. After 14 years working in the world of commercial environmental labs, he moved on to a spectroscopy instrument manufacturer where he performed service and sales functions over the course of 11 years. He has been with Agilent Technologies, Inc., since 2012 in the role of Application Scientist for ICP-OES, MP-AES and AA products.</p></blockquote>

Agilent: Discover how to Migrate your ICP-OES workflow to include the Advanced Dilution System (ADS)

Discover how to Migrate your ICP-OES workflow to include the Advanced Dilution System (ADS)

We will take a deep dive into this exciting new accessory and show how it can vastly improve the workflow in your lab.

Migrate your ICP-OES workflow to include the ADS

<p><strong>In this webinar, presenters will cover recent advances in in-situ nanomechanics testing, highlighting a case study on fracture toughness in nitride hard coatings. They will also introduce the PI 89 Auto PicoIndenter—which automates nanoindentation mapping for correlating microstructure with mechanical properties—and explore processing-structure-mechanical property relationships using this high-throughput in-situ system.</strong></p><p><strong>Join us for this webinar to see:</strong></p><ul><li>Research on the influence of columnar grain boundaries on the fracture toughness of nitride hard coatings, determined using in-situ SEM microcantilever fracture tests</li><li>An introduction to the PI 89 Auto PicoIndenter for streamlined correlation of microstructure and mechanical properties</li><li>Evaluation of processing-structure-property relationships in structural materials as determined using PI 89 Auto to correlate EBSD, EDS, and nanoindentation maps</li></ul><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Subin Lee, Ph.D. (Group leader, Applied Materials Karlsruhe Institute of Technology)</p><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Kevin Schmalbach, Ph.D. (Instrumentation Scientist, Nanoindentation Unit Bruker)</p>

Bruker: The latest advances in in-situ SEM nanoindentation testing

The latest advances in in-situ SEM nanoindentation testing

This webinar will cover recent advances in in-situ nanomechanics testing, highlighting a case study on fracture toughness in nitride hard coatings.