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!<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 technical note by Agilent Technologies, application notes by Metrohm and Thermo Fisher Scientific and poster by Shimadzu / AOAC!<h3>1. Agilent Technologies: Transitioning from the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=Cary+630">Agilent Cary 630 FTIR</a> to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=Cary+635">Agilent Cary 635 FTIR Spectrometer</a></h3>Demonstrating methodology equivalence for pharmaceutical applications<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">Full PDF for download</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>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;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;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;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.<h4>Instrumentation and software&nbsp;</h4>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.<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>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.<h3>2. Metrohm: Coconut water analysis by NIRS</h3>Determination of Brix, salinity, conductivity, and pH with one instrument<ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/an_nir_145_download_05589da42d.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>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;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.<h4>EXPERIMENTAL EQUIPMENT&nbsp;</h4>An <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=220&amp;search=OMNIS+NIR">OMNIS NIR Analyzer </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.<h4>CONCLUSION</h4>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.<h3>3. Shimadzu / AOAC: Analysis of Heavy Metals in Baby Food Using ICP-MS</h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/aoac_2026_46_d9c14b32e0.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>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">ICPMS-2040/2050</a> and evaluated spike recovery and long-term stability.<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>Elemental analysis of baby food was conducted using ICP-MS.&nbsp;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.<h3>4. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Process Raman as a comprehensive solution for downstream buffer workflow</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">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>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;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.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">Thermo Scientific™ MarqMetrix™ All-In-One Process Raman Analyzer</a> (Figure 1). In addition, this study also illustrates a case where process Raman was able to provide real-time information on buffer quality.<h4>Results&nbsp;</h4>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.<h4>Conclusion</h4>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;Simultaneous measurement of protein and excipient concentrations not only allows tighter process control but also opens opportunities for automating downstream processing.&nbsp;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.

News from LabRulezICPMS Library - Week 38, 2026

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

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The traditional approach to raw material identification (RMID) in pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing often involves multiple time-consuming steps: Quarantining the materials, transporting to the sampling room, laboratory analysis, additional quarantine during analysis, and release to production. This process causes bottlenecks at production and risks material quality. The Metrohm MIRA system enables non-contact testing through a variety of containers, including drums.
In this webinar, we will explore how to build simple, compliant workflows to reduce quarantine time and discover tools that accelerate your RMID process from day one.
Key Learning Points:
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<li>Learn how MIRA’s automated workflows enable rapid RMID by warehouse operators for faster release to production</li>
<li>See how non-contact sampling identifies materials in bags, bottles, and even drums</li>
<li>Discover a traceable USP library, a shortcut to faster RMID of standard materials</li>
<li>Find out about advanced software tools for method development that help identify even difficult materials like edible oils</li>
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Who Should Attend?
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<li>QC lab managers, analysts, and scientists</li>
<li>PAT Scientists</li>
<li>Manufacturing managers and warehouse managers</li>
<li>Process development managers</li>
<li>VP of quality and/or operations</li>
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Presenter: Adam J. Hopkins, PhD (Spectroscopy Product Manager, Metrohm USA)
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Dr. Adam J. Hopkins has nearly 20 years of experience as a spectroscopist. He got his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Oregon where he studied nonlinear optical spectroscopy under Geraldine Richmond. Prior to joining Metrohm USA, Adam worked developing spectroscopic solutions for standoff and noncontact sensing applications using Laser Induced Breakdown and Raman spectroscopy. Dr. Hopkins is a member of the American Chemical Society, Society for Applied Spectroscopy, Coblentz Society, and SPIE. He is the author of 19 papers and proceedings and is the author of three patents.
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Metrohm: Metrohm - Mastering Raw Material ID with Handheld Raman

Mastering Raw Material ID with Handheld Raman

Build simple, compliant workflows to reduce quarantine time and discover tools that accelerate your RMID process from day one.

Metrohm - Mastering Raw Material ID with Handheld Raman

In this webinar, we will explore an intelligent autodiluter designed to enhance transformative strategies for laboratory workflows. In our application we are focusing on enhancing analytical performance, increasing sample throughput, and simplifying liquid sample handling.
These three themes are pivotal to improving productivity and reliability in laboratory operations, particularly for those utilizing inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometry (ICP-OES) and inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) technologies.
<h5>By attending this webinar, you will learn how to:</h5>
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<li>Adopt robust and reliable screening methods for your lab</li>
<li>Generate high-quality data</li>
<li>Simplify workflow solutions</li>
<li>Automate your workflow to enhance analytical performance</li>
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<h5>You will learn how to:</h5>
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<li>Automate your workflow to enhance analytical performance</li>
<li>Increase sample throughput using an advanced dilution system</li>
<li>Simplify your liquid sample handling</li>
<li>Automate calibration preparation</li>
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<h5>What is covered?</h5>
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<li>Method development: Participants will learn how to handle samples with varying analyte concentration levels, and how software automatically identifies the dilution required, improving analytical throughput while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and precision.
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<li>Aimed at professionals deeply involved in pre-screening tasks, this session will explain the path to effortlessly integrating prescriptive dilution capabilities into laboratory workflows. By employing a strategic combination of ICP-OES for pre-screening and selective use of ICP-MS for detailed analysis, we guide laboratories toward an efficient, cost-effective, and streamlined operational model, enhancing productivity without compromising quality.
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<li>Simplifying workflow solution: Automating your laboratory workflow is essential for enhancing analytical performance and ensuring that precision and efficiency are maintained at every stage of the analytical process. By integrating automation into your systems, you can minimize the potential for human error, which is often a significant factor in discrepancies and inconsistencies in data. Automation also allows for more consistent execution of repetitive tasks such as sample preparation and data entry.
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<li>Increase sample throughput using an advanced dilution system. Increasing sample throughput is a crucial objective for many laboratories, especially those dealing with high volumes of samples on a daily basis. An advanced dilution system can play a critical role in achieving this goal by significantly streamlining the process of sample preparation. These systems are designed to automatically adjust the concentration of samples, which not only speeds up the preparation phase but also ensures consistency and accuracy across all samples.
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<li>Simplifying liquid sample handling in the laboratory involves streamlining the processes involved in storing, transferring, and preparing liquid samples, which are crucial for maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.
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<h5>Who should attend?</h5>
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<li>Laboratory managers seeking to enhance operational efficiency</li>
<li>Analytical chemists and technicians in environmental testing fields</li>
<li>Quality assurance and control specialists focusing on improving analytical accuracy</li>
<li>Environmental scientists interested in cutting-edge laboratory technologies</li>
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Presenter: Dan McCarthy (Software NPI Product Manager – Agilent Technologies)
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Dan has been at Agilent since 2015 and is currently working as the Software NPI Product Manager in the Atomic Spectroscopy division. Before working at Agilent, Dan held roles in environmental and materials contract testing laboratories, primarily performing ICP-OES method development and analysis on a wide range of sample types.
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Presenter: Peter Riles (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies)
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Peter is currently working as an Application Engineer for Agilent Technologies Atomic Spectroscopy Division after joining in 2017. Collectively, Peter has over 22 years atomic spectroscopy experience across all atomic spectroscopy platforms. Previously, Peter held various roles in commercial geochemistry laboratories. This included sample preparation and analysis using a large variety of chemical techniques and instrumentation. Peter’s experience in laboratories culminated in supervising and managing commercial analytical laboratories.
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Separation Science: Get More Out of Your ICP-MS and ICP-OES Analysis Workflow

Get More Out of Your ICP-MS and ICP-OES Analysis Workflow

In this webinar, we will explore an intelligent autodiluter designed to enhance transformative strategies for laboratory workflows.

New for 2024, this online event will distill complex scientific concepts into concise, informative 10-minute presentations. Our expert panel of speakers will cover sources, impacts and mitigation strategies for environmental pollutants, providing a comprehensive overview of the challenges and solutions in this highly topical field.
<h5>This online event will explore:</h5>
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<li>The impact and emission of particles from road vehicles</li>
<li>Global concerns and persistence of poly- and perfluorinated alkyl substances</li>
<li>Sample preparation for the analysis of environmental pollutants</li>
<li>The environmental impacts of synthetic chemicals</li>
<li>Environmental pollutants and media in our everyday space</li>
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<h5>17:00 – 17:15 The Environmental Impacts of Synthetic Chemicals</h5>
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<li>Alistair Boxall, PhD (University of York)</li>
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<h5>17:10 – 17:25 Talk Title to be Confirmed</h5>
<h5>17:25 – 17:35 The Problem of PFAS Here, PFAS There, PFAS Everywhere</h5>
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<li>Rainer Lohman, PhD (University of Rhode Island)</li>
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<h5>17:35 – 17:45 Creating the Right Environment for Indoor Air Quality</h5>
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<li>Greg Davies (Assurity Consulting)</li>
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<h5>17:45 – 17:55 Environmental Pollutants and Media in Our Everyday Space</h5>
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<li>Jamie Mitri (Moss Pure)</li>
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<h5>17:55 – 18:05 Are Electric Vehicles Zero Emissions?</h5>
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<li>David Green, PhD (Imperial College London)</li>
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<h5>18:05 – 18:15 Sample Preparation for the Analysis of Environmental Pollutants</h5>
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<li>Peter Baugh, PhD (The BMSS)</li>
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<h5>18:15 Event Close</h5>
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Presenter: Greg Davies (Director of Market Development, Assurity Consulting)
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Greg has worked for over 35 years in health, safety and environmental compliance management covering aspects including Legionella, H&amp;S, fire, asbestos, building environment quality, energy, waste and sustainability. A degree-qualified microbiologist and registered expert witness, he joined Assurity Consulting in 1989. Greg is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Public Health, Specialist Member of the International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), is a committee member of the IWFM Sustainability Special Interest Group and Chair’s the IIRSM London Branch committee. Greg is a regular blogger and contributor to our industry press, with over 250 articles published on environmental management/sustainability, health and safety and risk. He chaired the CIBSE committee that revised TM13, contributed to CIBSE Guides A and M, was the author of the original IWFM good practise guide to risk management and has been survey lead for the IWFM sustainability in FM survey. On subjects ranging from water management to the “Red Tape Challenge” Greg has also spoken at events for, or been involved with, organisations including Defra, PHE, IIRSM, DECC, BSC, RICS, CIEH, BSRIA, CIBSE, IWFM, IOSH, CIEH and the London Health and Safety Group.
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Presenter: Jamie Mitri (Founder and CEO, Moss Pure)
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Jamie Mitri is an Entrepreneur with degrees in Chemical Engineering and Biology. Jamie spent her career developing and manufacturing medical devices and biotechnology products used in the ICU of hospitals, overseeing environmental compliance, including air pollution and wastewater, and more recently as a project manager focusing on business strategy and marketing. Jamie founded her company, Moss Pure, at a startup competition at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where it won First Place Startup (MIT Lebanon Challenge). Jamie then participated in the United Nations Development Programme, where Moss Pure won Top 10 Startup. Most moss companies use preserved or dried moss which is no longer living. Moss Pure is the world&#39;s only live moss air filter and stress relief device, while acting as an aesthetically pleasing decor piece in your home and office. No watering, sunlight, or maintenance is needed as Moss Pure&#39;s proprietary engineering sustains the live moss with the product itself, working in synergy to allow moss to obtain its nutrients from the air and become an air filter. Jamie uses both her engineering and science skills in the upstream process of the assembly of each piece, where the multi-layered air filter is built, and then uses her love and skill in fashion and interior design in the downstream process to produce a unique, aesthetically pleasing art piece for your space. For more information, feel free to contact Jamie and visit www.mosspure.com.
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Presenter: Peter J Baugh, BSc, PhD, FRSC (Co-leader of the Environmental and Food Analysis Special Interest, The BMSS)
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BSc (Hons., 1961) and PhD (1964), University of Wales, retired from the University of Salford, Department of Chemistry and Applied Chemistry, 1967 – 2000. Currently, co-leader of the environmental and food analysis special interest of the BMSS, past visiting professor at the University of Chester, life member of the BMSS for services to mass spectrometry.
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Presenter: Aaron Hineman (Inorganic Product Line Leader, PerkinElmer)
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Aaron Hineman is Americas Inorganic Product Line Leader at PerkinElmer. He is a skilled speaker and trainer with over 20 years of expertise in inorganic analytical chemistry. He spent a decade developing analytical methodologies for international operations. Aaron&#39;s extensive knowledge spans the implementation of atomic spectroscopic technologies, including ICP-MS and ICP-OES instrumentation, as well as hyphenated speciation techniques. 
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Presenter: Rainer Lohmann, PhD (Professor of Oceanography, Director of the URI Superfund Center on PFAS, University of Rhode Island)
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Dr. Rainer Lohmann is a Professor at the University of Rhode Island’s Graduate School of Oceanography. He obtained a degree in Chemical Engineering and a Doctorate in Environmental Science. He is Director of the URI-led Superfund Research Program Center on the Sources, Transport, Exposure and Effects of PFAS (STEEP). His research focuses on the detection, bioaccumulation, transport and fate of anthropogenic pollutants in the environment, often relying on passive samplers in the process. Since 2000, he has published &gt; 180 publications and book chapters. Dr. Lohmann was member of the U.S. EPA’s Board of Scientific Counselors (2017-2023) and serves as Editor of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry. He was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship as part of the Fulbright Arctic Initiative III in 2020, and an Alexander-von-Humboldt Fellowship in 2011.
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Presenter: David Green, PhD (Senior Research Fellow, Imperial College London)
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Dr David Green is a Senior Research Fellow in the Environmental Research Group where he leads the Aerosol Science Team. Research interests focus on the measurement of particles and gases, and their use in source apportionment and health studies, to improve our understanding in both the urban and global environment. Source apportionment methodologies are used to interpret the high time resolution chemical composition measurements and quantify the contribution of different emission sources in complex urban environments. In these environments a wide variety of sources, both local (such as traffic) and distant (such as that from agricultural sources), contribute to the total particle load in the atmosphere.
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Presenter: Alistair Boxall, PhD (Alistair Boxall, PhD, Professor of Environmental Science, University of York)
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Alistair Boxall is Professor in Environmental Science in the Environment Department and Director of the NERC-funded ECORISC Centre for Doctoral Training. Alistair’s research focuses on understanding emerging and future ecological and health risks posed by chemical contaminants in the natural environment.
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Technology Networks: Teach Me in 10: Environmental Pollutants

Teach Me in 10: Environmental Pollutants

Sources, impacts and mitigation strategies for environmental pollutants, providing a comprehensive overview of the challenges and solutions.

Oxidation is a chemical reaction in which a substance loses electrons, either by the addition of oxygen or by the removal of hydrogen. The oxidation of materials can lead to failure in their particular use or application. For example, polymers become brittle, edible oils become rancid, mineral oils undergo polymerization, and petrochemical products exhibit a change in viscosity.
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<li>Introduction to oxidation induction time (OIT) and thermal analysis</li>
<li>Principles of OIT and oxidation onset temperature (OOT)</li>
<li>Comparison of OIT and OOT</li>
<li>Different DSC techniques for studying OIT and OOT</li>
<li>Industries where OIT and OOT investigations are used</li>
<li>Application examples</li>
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<h4>OIT Measurements</h4>
The OIT test is a standardized isothermal measurement performed with a differential scanning calorimeter (DSC) to measure the resistance of a material to oxidation. The sample is heated in the presence of air or oxygen and the time it takes for the material to oxidize is measured. The test is typically used to evaluate the oxidative stability of oils, polymers, and foods, as well as to assess the effectiveness of antioxidants in preventing oxidation. These tests are frequently employed for process development and quality control.
Join the webinar to explore the potential applications of the OIT technique, and get the chance to ask our experts your questions!
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Presenter: Angela Hammer, Dr. sc. nat. ETH**
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Dr. Angela Hammer received a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry (development of immobilized components for the use in ion-selective electrodes based on polyurethane membranes) from the Institute of Organic Chemistry at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich, Switzerland. She then joined Sika Technology AG in Zurich, Switzerland, as an analytical chemist. In 2007, she joined METTLER TOLEDO and has worked there since as an application specialist for Thermal Analysis. In her present position, she uses, teaches, and supports DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA instruments for the METTLER TOLEDO’s Materials Characterization Group located at the head office in Switzerland.
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METTLER TOLEDO: Determining Oxidation Induction Time by DSC

Determining Oxidation Induction Time by DSC

How Differential Scanning Calorimetry Is Used to Investigate Oxidation Induction Time of Oils, Polymers, and Foods

Learn How...
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Presenter: L. Craig Jones (ICP-MS Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Craig has been with Agilent for over 15 years as an ICP-MS applications scientist. He has been involved with multiple type of applications for ICP-MS, including environmental, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, geologic, and clinical analyses, to name a few. Previous to Agilent he worked in an environmental lab performing analysis and supervising both the inorganic and organic sections of the laboratory. In his spare time, Craig enjoys volunteering at the local marine science center, mountain biking, hiking, and relaxing at the beach. Craig obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO.
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Agilent Technologies: EPA 200.8 Water ICP-MS Analyzer – Learn How This Integrated Package Ensures Your Lab is Up and Running Samples Quickly

EPA 200.8 Water ICP-MS Analyzer – Learn How This Integrated Package Ensures Your Lab is Up and Running Samples Quickly

Learn How This Integrated Package Ensures Your Lab is Up and Running Samples Quickly

EPA 200.8 Water ICP-MS Analyzer - Learn How

In the dynamic field of modern materials research, understanding material properties, verifying purity, and exploring molecular structures are essential endeavors. Among the powerful tools available, Single Crystal X-ray Diffraction (SC-XRD) stands out. It allows to precisely reveal the atomic configuration within crystals, spanning from minerals to intricate proteins. Experts across disciplines such as chemistry, biology, physics, and geosciences benefit from SC-XRD, enhancing their grasp of structure, coordination, and reactivity.
Join us for an engaging seminar where we delve into this captivating method, highlighting recent advancements in speed and accessibility. The synergy between robust hardware and intuitive software is crucial for seamless SC-XRD execution. Our APEX software suite, a leader in SC-XRD applications, will take center stage after a concise introduction to the technique. Through select examples, we will showcase SC-XRD’s pivotal role in cutting-edge research and spotlight the latest enhancements in our software.
There will be two broadcasts:
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<li>May 22, 9:00 - 9:45 AM CEST</li>
<li>May 22, 4:00 - 4:45 PM CEST</li>
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Agenda (45 min)
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<li>Insights from SC-XRD </li>
<li>Rapid structure determination with the latest hardware </li>
<li>The APEX software suite:<ul>
<li>Exceptional speed in data collection and analysis</li>
<li>Innovative tools to boost research productivity</li>
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<li>Expert Q&amp;A Session</li>
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Presenter: Dr. Martin Adam (SC-XRD Product Manager, Bruker AXS)
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Presenter: Dr. Tobias Stürzer (Head of Global SC-XRD Application)
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Bruker: Unlocking Efficiency: SC-XRD and APEX Software Breakthrough

Unlocking Efficiency: SC-XRD and APEX Software Breakthrough

Join the seminar where APEX software suite, a leader in SC-XRD applications, will take center stage after an introduction to the technique.

SC-XRD and APEX Software Breakthrough

Fast, accurate and 24/7 available analysis of element concentrations is required in many steps along the value chain of the metal industry. Join us during the launch event of Bruker’s newest innovation in elemental analysis for the industry. In this live event our experts will introduce the newest product, discus its latest technology and how it advances chemical analysis to make a metallurgist&#39;s life better, time saving, and easier than ever before.
Our experts will answer your questions during the Q&amp;A sessions.
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<li>Presenter: Ekkehard Gerndt (Vice President &amp; General Manager Elemental Analysis)
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<li>Presenter: Jon Giencke (Global Marketing Manager)
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<li>Presenter: Michael Schuricke (Engineering R&amp;D, Physics)
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<li>Presenter: Okan Celik (Application Scientist)
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<li>Presenter: Peter Paplewski (Product Manager Elemental Analysis)
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<li>Presenter: Thiago Souza (Application Scientist)
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Bruker: Built on 300 years of Innovation: Introducing Bruker’s newest Innovation in Elemental Analysis

Built on 300 years of Innovation: Introducing Bruker’s newest Innovation in Elemental Analysis

Experts will introduce the newest product, discus its latest technology and how it advances chemical analysis to make a metallurgist’s life better.

Introducing Bruker’s newest Innovation in Elemental Analysis

UV-Vis spectroscopy is a mature technology used to analyze, characterize, and quantify pharmaceutical and biological samples such as active pharmaceutical ingredients, DNA/RNA, and proteins for many decades. The use of UV-Vis has been limited by the workflow needed to make these measurements efficiently. Recent advances in UV-Vis spectroscopy focus on enhancing lab productivity, offering ease of use, and providing multiple accessories designed specifically for application needs. Pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical materials have become more sophisticated in life science research and the technology used for analysis should evolve too. This webinar will highlight the new Agilent Cary 3500 Flexible UV-Vis spectrophotometer and its capabilities in improving workflows in the pharmaceutical industry.
<h5>Key Learning Objectives:</h5>
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<li>Use of the double beam Cary 3500 Flexible UV-Vis spectrophotometer for analyzing liquid and solid samples</li>
<li>See how wide linear dynamic range allows direct measurement of highly absorbing samples, minimizing sample prep time and increasing efficiency and accuracy.</li>
<li>Use of a variable pathlength cell holder to measure impurities in ethanol as outlined in pharmacopeias (UPS, EP, and JP)</li>
<li>Use of a solid sample accessory kit to determine spectral transmission measurements of plastic pharmaceutical containers in accordance with USP &lt;671&gt;.</li>
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<h5>Who Should Attend:</h5>
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<li>Pharma/biopharma QA/QC laboratory analysts and laboratory managers</li>
<li>Chemical and Energy laboratory analysis and laboratory managers</li>
<li>Academia</li>
<li>Scientist and post-graduates</li>
</ul>
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Presenter: Geethika Weragoda (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies Australia Pty Ltd)
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C&EN: Improve Your Pharmaceutical Workflows with Innovative UV-Vis Spectroscopy

Improve Your Pharmaceutical Workflows with Innovative UV-Vis Spectroscopy

This webinar will highlight the new Agilent Cary 3500 Flexible UV-Vis spectrophotometer.

Pharmaceutical Workflows with UV-Vis Spectroscopy

Join Agilent on the last full-week Tuesday of the month for our complimentary A la Carte Webinar Series.
The webinar will also be available on-demand so you can watch as your schedule allows.
Don&#39;t miss this opportunity to earn CEU credit sponsored by NSH. 
Live Webinar
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<li>May 21, 2024 | 12:00 PM EDT</li>
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On-Demand Available following the live webcast through Friday.
Register once using the form for both live and on-demand. Frozen Section and Immunofluorescence: Principles, Procedures and Pitfalls
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Presenter: Alan Maziarz (Account Manager, Healthcare Diagnostics, Agilent)
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Presenter: Brooke Bentley (Customer Applications Specialist, Diagnostics and Genomics Group, Agilent)
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Agilent: Frozen Section and Immunofluorescence: Principles, Procedures and Pitfalls

Frozen Section and Immunofluorescence: Principles, Procedures and Pitfalls

Principles, Procedures and Pitfalls of Frozen Section and Immunofluorescence

Frozen Section and Immunofluorescence

Webinar Summary
Nanoscale infrared microscopy enables label-free, chemical imaging and spectroscopy at the nanometer scale by combining atomic force microscopy (AFM) with infrared radiation. Over the years, different AFM-IR modes have been developed: The original photothermal-induced resonance enhanced mode and surface sensitive AFM-IR are based on contact mode, while Tapping AFM-IR is built on tapping mode. All of these nanoIR variations, however, have the inherent advantages and limitations of their respective AFM base mode.
Resonance Enhanced Force Volume (REFV) AFM-IR is a novel approach that relies on off-resonance tapping to simultaneously capture nanomechanical and nanochemical properties and deliver previously inaccessible insights into material properties.
Learn about the Latest Nanoscale IR Characterization Technique: REFV AFM-IR
Highlights of this webinar will include:
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<li>Introduction to the REFV AFM-IR technique</li>
<li>Outline of performing simultaneous multimodal imaging and spectroscopy</li>
<li>Introduction to new mechanical tracking methods</li>
<li>New applications offered by REFV AFM-IR</li>
<li>Demonstration of the technique</li>
<li>Q&amp;A session - don’t miss the opportunity to pose your questions to our NanoIR experts</li>
</ul>
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Presenter: Peter De Wolf, Ph.D., (Director of Technology &amp; Application Development)
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Peter De Wolf is director for AFM technology &amp; application development at Bruker Nano Surfaces, covering all applications related to Scanning Probe Microscopy (SPM). He obtained his PhD from IMEC, Belgium on the development of new SPM methods for 2D carrier profiling in semiconductors and has more than 25 years of experience on SPM. He is the author and co-author of over 30 publications related to electrical characterization using SPM. He also owns several SPM patents, and developed several new SPM modes for electrical characterization.
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Presenter: Cassandra Phillips, Ph.D. (Application Scientist, Bruker)
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Cassandra did her Ph.D. at the University of Toronto exploring the photophysics of boron nitride nanotubes using scattering scanning nearfield optical microscopy (s-SNOM) and computational models. She has been working at Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology since September 2019 as an Applications Scientist focusing on nanoscale IR spectro-microscopy and other correlated imaging techniques realized with atomic force microscopy.
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Presenter: Dr. Qichi Hu (Senior Applications Scientist)
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Qichi is currently a Senior Staff Applications Scientist at Bruker Nano. He received a bachelor’s degree from Peking University and Ph.D. from University of British Columbia. He then did postdocs in U.S. university and national labs. Qichi has been working on nanoIR development and applications for over a decade, at Anasys and now at Bruker.
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Bruker: Resonance Enhanced Force Volume AFM-IR: A Powerful New Technique for Nanoscale IR Characterization

Resonance Enhanced Force Volume AFM-IR: A Powerful New Technique for Nanoscale IR Characterization

The webinar will introduce a powerful new technique for nanoscale IR characterization: Resonance Enhanced Force Volume AFM-IR.