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.

Webinars LabRulezICPMS Week 39/2026

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>

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<a href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/1016">Wiley’s KnowItAll software</a> offers integrated solutions to identify, analyze, and manage analytical and chemical data. Combined with comprehensive high-quality spectral reference databases, it provides one of the most advanced technologies available for fast, reliable spectral analysis.
<a href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/1016">KnowItAll</a> supports multiple techniques and instrument vendor formats. So whether you use one or more techniques, it can work across a single lab using one instrument or multiple labs with multiple instrument types. Using a vendor neutral solution like KnowItAll is important further in that it future proofs your lab, so even if you add instruments or change vendors your analytical workflow stays intact. 
In this session, we will demonstrate through a series of live examples some of the powerful spectral search tools available within the KnowItAll for unknown spectral analysis in a multi-technique laboratory setting. 
<h5>You will discover:</h5>
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<li>How KnowItAll offers a consolidated workflow for one or more analytical techniques by combining all the tools needed for spectral analysis and data management into a single, easy-to-use interface. </li>
<li>How to perform an adaptive search to find similar compounds where a fragment group can be present or absent compared to the unknown. </li>
<li>How to perform fast orthogonal searches for unknown spectra within the KnowItAll software and interpret those results. </li>
<li>In addition to our empirical libraries, you will discover how to use a new predicted library to expand the addressable chemical space for spectral identification.</li>
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This session is recommended for:
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<li>Scientists and chemists who use multiple laboratory techniques or are interested in learning more about our capabilities. </li>
<li>Professors and students engaged in chemistry and multiple laboratory technique courses or lab work.</li>
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Presenter: Dr. Leanna Ergin (Assistant Editor, Wiley Science Solutions)
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Wiley: Introduction to KnowItAll for Multi-Spectral Techniques

Introduction to KnowItAll for Multi-Spectral Techniques

We will demonstrate some of the powerful spectral search tools available within the KnowItAll for unknown spectral analysis in a multi-technique laboratory

Join us for an exclusive webinar where Dikran Khachadourian, a Field Application Scientist at Halo Labs, will explore the Aura PTx, a complete protein therapeutic stability solution that enables the characterization of subvisible particle aggregates from developability assessment through product release.
Aura PTx is a high-throughput analytical instrument that images, counts, sizes, and identifies subvisible particle aggregates, a critical quality attribute and an important biologic stability parameter. It offers fast, detailed subvisible particle screening and precise quantification. Powered by fluorescence membrane microscopy (FMM), it distinguishes between various particulate impurities, including protein aggregates and degraded polysorbate particles, crucial for protein therapeutic development.
In this webinar, Khachadourian will also discuss how Aura PTx performs subvisible particle analysis for protein developability assessment, polysorbate degradant ID, and USP788 lot release assays.
Key learning objectives
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<li>Understand the importance of testing the purity and stability of drug products to ensure efficacy and patient safety</li>
<li>Master particle and product characterization as early as early-phase development using only 5 uL of sample</li>
<li>Explore how fluorescence membrane microscopy (FMM) can be used to differentiate between subpopulations of particulates, such as protein aggregates, - polysorbate degradants, and extrinsic contaminants</li>
<li>Learn why backgrounded membrane imaging (BMI) has become an emerging technique for lot release testing and generating USP 788-compliant data</li>
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Who should attend?
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<li>Protein therapy or biologics developers in developability, formulations, or development groups</li>
<li>Anyone trying to understand protein and product stability and evaluate formulations for product stability and effectiveness</li>
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Certificate of attendance
All webinar participants can request a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes.
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Presenter: Dikran Khachadourian (Field Application Scientist, Halo Labs)
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Dikran Khachadourian is a Field Application Scientist at Halo Labs. He completed his undergraduate studies at UC San Diego, obtaining a bachelor&#39;s degree in Biochemistry and Cell Biology. His interest in the biological sciences led him to pursue a master’s degree in biology. After spending time in academia as a graduate researcher and educator, he joined Halo Labs, where he applies his background to the ongoing advancements in biotechnology.
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Presenter: Sofia Hamadache (Editorial Team, SelectScience)
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Sofia Hamadache is an Associate Editor at SelectScience. She holds an BSc in Chemistry from UCL and has a background in media and video production.
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SelectScience: Characterization of protein and polysorbate aggregation in protein therapeutics

Characterization of protein and polysorbate aggregation in protein therapeutics

This webinar will explore the Aura PTx, a complete protein therapeutic stability solution that enables the characterization of subvisible particle aggregates.

Characterization of protein and polysorbate aggregation

Nowadays, the primary goals of battery research are to optimize production processes, innovate existing battery technologies, and develop new types of energy storage solutions that provide sufficient capacity, long lifespans, fast charging rates, safety, and eco-friendliness contributing to a fossil fuel-free future. Fulfilling these innovation requirements is based on the effective, comprehensive, structural, and chemical multiscale characterization of lithium-ion battery materials.
This talk highlights the pivotal role of advanced microscopy techniques like Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Focused Ion Beam-Scanning Electron Microscopy (FIB-SEM), Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy (STEM), and micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) in characterizing conventional and next-gen lithium-ion battery materials.
SEM provides detailed views of surface morphology, facilitating analysis of particle properties, degradation mechanisms, contaminants, and structural integrity.
FIB-SEM extends this analysis with subsurface and three-dimensional characterization, revealing chemistry and internal micro- and nanostructures including solid electrolyte interphase, and phenomena like voids, cracks and delamination.
STEM enables a nanoscale compositional characterization of battery active materials and components, including their surfaces and interfaces.
Micro-CT offers non-destructive, three-dimensional imaging, capturing intricate details of the battery cell or module architecture and materials, all providing insights into battery quality, behavior, and failure mechanisms.
These techniques empower researchers to optimize battery properties, identify and prevent failure, and develop sustainable energy solutions. They address challenges posed by material chemistries and battery processes, guiding advancements in battery design and production.
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Presenter: Dr. Dean Miller (Principal Scientist, TESCAN USA)
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Dean Miller received his B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering and Ph.D. in Materials Science, both from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. He was a Senior Materials Scientist at Argonne National Laboratory for 30 years, including serving as Director for the Electron Microscopy Center at Argonne. His research focuses on the characterization of complex electronic oxides including advanced battery materials, magnetic oxides, and high-temperature superconductors with a particular emphasis on characterization by electron beam methods.
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Presenter: Vick Singh (Senior Vice President of Technology, Dragonfly Energy Corp.)
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Vick Singh is an accomplished energy technology professional who has been instrumental in overseeing the development of next-generation lithium-ion batteries, manufacturing processes, and the optimization of battery chemistries. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.
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Wiley: Addressing Challenges in Lithium-Ion Battery Development and Production with Electron Microscopy and X-ray Microtomography

Addressing Challenges in Lithium-Ion Battery Development and Production with Electron Microscopy and X-ray Microtomography

The role Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), and other techniques in characterizing lithium-ion battery materials.

Challenges in Lithium-Ion Battery Development and Production

The electrochemical processes that take place in batteries, whether under load or at rest, give rise to heat exchange with the surroundings. These processes include redox reactions at the anode and cathode, the shuttling of lithium ions between electrodes, and the various parasitic side reactions that are responsible for limiting the lifetime of a battery.
Screening new cell chemistries using traditional electrochemical methods is a time-prohibitive process that significantly slows the pace of research. These methods involve cycling the cell until signs of degradation or sufficient capacity fade are evident, and typically take months to complete. In-operando isothermal microcalorimetry is an established but underutilized technique for measuring the activity of parasitic, or non-reversible reactions during charge cycling to provide insights for accelerating battery research. 
This webinar will give an overview of In-operando isothermal microcalorimetry and the integrated Battery Cycler Microcalorimeter Solution, an essential tool for increasing the pace of research and illuminating new insights of battery chemistry.
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Presenter: Jeremy May Ph.D. (Battery Specialist – Global Applications Support, TA Instruments – Waters LLC)
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Jeremy is a senior applications scientist at TA Instruments, based in New Castle, Delaware. He specializes in battery material analysis and in-operando electrochemical calorimetry, supporting all battery and green energy related applications. He has 7 years of experience in electrochemistry, working in areas ranging from electroanalytical to hydrogen fuel cells and lithium-ion batteries. Jeremy earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Pacific Lutheran University and his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Idaho.
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Presenter: Viviana C.P. da Costa Ph.D. (Application Scientist - Regional Applications Support, TA Instruments – Waters LLC)
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Viviana C.P. da Costa joined TA instruments in 2023 as an Applications Scientist, based in Lindon, Utah. She supports the microcalorimetry product line and related applications. She earned her master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Coimbra, Portugal and her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas.
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Wiley: Accelerating Battery Research and Development with In-operando Isothermal Microcalorimetry

Accelerating Battery Research and Development with In-operando Isothermal Microcalorimetry

This webinar will give an overview of In-operando isothermal microcalorimetry and the integrated Battery Cycler Microcalorimeter Solution.

Battery Research with In-operando IMC

Event Program
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<li>Why is it beneficial to automate UV Vis spectroscopic workflows</li>
<li>The available automation solutions for UV Vis spectroscopy</li>
<li>The main benefit of each type of automation</li>
<li>How to chose the right automation for your laboratory</li>
<li>Examples of how automated systems for UV Vis spectroscopy are used in real-life</li>
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In this live webinar, we will look at how you can streamline the optical spectroscopy workflows in your laboratory to increase efficiency and operating safety, while at the same time improve result quality and help support compliance with regulations.
We will look at what automation solutions are available for UV Vis spectroscopy today and discuss what aspects need to be considered in order to choose the automation solution that best fits your needs.
<h5>Learn more about automation solutions for UV Vis spectroscopy.</h5>
Automation solutions greatly simplify UV Vis spectroscopy workflows and significantly increase productivity in the lab. They enable unattended operation of spectroscopic systems and free lab staff for other tasks, while the system performs the analysis autonomously in the background. Automating spectroscopy solutions means more than just pumping a sample in a cell for the acquisition of a measurement: it comes in many forms and solutions to fit every laboratory&#39;s individual needs.
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Presenter: Anika Adams (Product Manager SPG UV/VIS)
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Presenter: Dr. Fabian Müller (Product Manager SPG UV/VIS)
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Mettler-Toledo: Automation for UV-Vis Spectroscopy

Automation for UV-Vis Spectroscopy

Learn How to Increase the Efficiency and Security of Your UV Vis Workflows with Unattended Operation.

Event Program:
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<li>Which thermal characteristics are studied in pharmaceutical industries?</li>
<li>Introduction to thermal analysis techniques</li>
<li>DSC applications – melting, purity, polymorphism, compatibility</li>
<li>Thermo-optical applications – polymorphism and crystal growth</li>
<li>TGA applications – weight loss on drying, shelf life, solvent content, hydration</li>
<li>TMA applications – swelling of film coatings</li>
<li>DMA applications – glass transition of surgical thread</li>
<li>21 CFR Part 11 Compliance</li>
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Thermal Analysis is a useful tool for investigating pharmaceutical substances for effects such as polymorphism, purity and composition, phase shifts, and stability. The four main techniques of DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA are ideal for carrying out these investigations over a wide temperature range, from -150 to 1600 °C.
Important Effects and Properties Measured by Thermal Analysis
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<li>DSC: The most important effects that can be analyzed are the melting point, melting range and melting behavior. This technique is also used to determine the heat of fusion, purity, polymorphism, the glass transition, and oxidation stability.</li>
<li>TOA: Thermo-optical analysis is an auxiliary technique that uses visual observation to study melting behavior and polymorphism.</li>
<li>TGA: The main applications are investigating evaporation, desorption and vaporization behavior, thermal stability, decomposition kinetics, and composition.</li>
<li>TMA: Normally used to study the expansion or shrinkage of materials and the glass transition.</li>
<li>DMA: The most sensitive method for characterizing the glass transition of materials.</li>
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Join the live webinar to discover more and get the opportunity to ask our experts your questions!
Second session: 25. 4. 2024 16:00 CEST
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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: Thermal Analysis of Pharmaceuticals

Thermal Analysis of Pharmaceuticals

Discover Key Techniques for Studying Pharmaceutical Substances.

At the forefront of scientific inquiry lies the transformative potential of high-throughput screening in advancing drug discovery. Through the ingenious integration of cutting-edge technologies and automation, industry leaders are reshaping the landscape, enhancing efficiency and scaling up processes like never before.
In this exclusive extended webinar, immerse yourself in a world of innovation as our expert speakers unveil state-of-the-art systems and workflows designed to optimize screening assays with unparalleled throughput and reproducibility. Discover how these advancements propel drug discovery pipelines forward with unprecedented speed and precision.
Attend this webinar to:
<ul>
<li>Understand the benefits of integrated high-throughput screening automation in enhancing efficiency and scalability in drug discovery processes</li>
<li>Explore the features of a high-capacity workcell designed for complex compound screens with multiple analytical readouts</li>
<li>Learn about the advantages of a complete walkaway and tipless system in reducing downtime, minimizing waste and accelerating compound screening processes</li>
</ul>
<h3>Agenda</h3>
<h4>TALK 1</h4>
Next-Level Efficiency: Supercharged High-throughput Screening Capacity Through Integrated Automation
Discover how Automata’s cutting-edge platform streamlines drug discovery workflows, boasting a tipless system for seamless operation and enhanced scalability. Learn how the high-capacity workcell empowers researchers to conduct complex compound screens with unparalleled efficiency and reproducibility.
In this session, Alice Tone-Fernandez from Automata will valuable insights into leveraging integrated automation to supercharge high-throughput screening capacity, ultimately revolutionizing efficiency in drug discovery processes.
In her talk, she will:
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<li>Discuss the benefits of integrated high-throughput screening automation in enhancing efficiency and scalability in drug discovery processes</li>
<li>Explore the features of a high-capacity workcell designed for complex compound screens with multiple analytical readouts</li>
<li>Showcase the advantages of a complete walkaway and tipless system</li>
</ul>
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Presenter: Alice Tome-Fernandez (Senior Application Scientist, Automata)
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<h4>TALK 2</h4>
96 and 384 channel Electronic Pipettes from INTEGRA: Affordable, Simple, Small and Powerful
96 and 384 channel Electronic Pipettes from INTEGRA: Affordable, Simple, Small and Powerful
If you’re working in 24, 96, 384, or even 1536 plate formats, this session will show you 3 instruments which will make you faster, give you more reproducible results, are simple to learn and don’t take up much space - while fitting in every budget. The perfect productivity upgrade for any lab looking to get better.
In this session, Tom Bentivegna from INTEGRA will provide insights into best practices for utilizing these electronic pipettes effectively. Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or new to the field, this talk will provide valuable guidance for optimizing your laboratories workflows.
In his talk, he will:
<ul>
<li>Discuss how to optimize 96 and 384 well-plates to be faster and more reproducible</li>
<li>Showcase novel devices to enhance your high-throughput screening workflows</li>
</ul>
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Presenter: Tom Bentivegna (Group Product Manager, INTEGRA Biosciences)
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<h4>TALK 3</h4>
High-throughput SPR Assay for FcγR Binding to Drug Candidates on the New Carterra LSAXT
Discover the power of high-throughput surface plasmon resonance (HT-SPR) for assessing FcγR binding to drug candidates using the new Carterra LSAXT platform. In this webinar, Peter Hsueh, PhD from ACROBiosystems will showcase how this streamlined approach, coupled with ACROBiosystems’ recombinant FcγR proteins, enables rapid characterization of FcγR interactions across species.
In his talk, he will:
<ul>
<li>Explain the significance of FcγR binding in therapeutic efficacy and cross-reactivity assessment</li>
<li>Exploring a streamlined approach using HT-SPR on the Carterra LSAXT platform</li>
<li>Showcase the benefits of increased sensitivity, reproducibility and time/resource savings in characterizing FcγR interactions compared to traditional SPR methods</li>
</ul>
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Presenter: Peter Hsueh, PhD (Marketing Product Manager, ACROBiosystems)
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Technology Networks: Revolutionizing Drug Discovery: Unleashing the Power of High-Throughput Screening

Revolutionizing Drug Discovery: Unleashing the Power of High-Throughput Screening

Learn about state-of-the-art systems and workflows designed to optimize screening assays with unparalleled throughput and reproducibility.

The Power of High-Throughput Screening

The science of elemental speciation is rapidly gaining traction, underscoring its critical role in safeguarding public health and ensuring regulatory compliance in food safety. Elemental speciation involves the precise identification and quantification of different chemical forms of elements within food substances, a practice that has profound implications for understanding the nutritional value, toxicity, and bioavailability of elements in our diet. As global food regulations evolve and consumer awareness heightens, the demand for rigorous and sophisticated analytical approaches in food testing has never been more acute.
This webinar is structured across two segments, each designed to provide an in-depth perspective on the multifaceted dimensions of food speciation analysis.
What You&#39;ll Learn:
<ul>
<li>An in-depth understanding of the current regulatory framework surrounding food speciation and its implications for the food industry.</li>
<li>The emerging challenges in food sample speciation and the comprehensive strategies developed to tackle these issues effectively.</li>
<li>A thorough exploration of Agilent&#39;s technological advancements, focusing on how HPLC and ICP-MS systems are being leveraged to set new standards in food safety analysis.</li>
<li>Insightful case studies highlighting real-world applications of advanced speciation techniques and their impact on ensuring food safety and regulatory compliance.</li>
</ul>
Who Should Attend:
<ul>
<li>Food Scientists and Technologists keen on updating their knowledge on the latest trends and technologies in food speciation.</li>
<li>Regulatory Affairs Specialists looking for a clearer understanding of current and upcoming regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Quality Assurance and Quality Control Personnel aspiring to enhance their methodologies and compliance strategies in food safety.</li>
<li>Laboratory Managers and Analysts seeking to advance their technical skills and analytical capabilities in food testing.</li>
<li>Research Scientists and Academics aiming to deepen their research and teaching in the domain of food safety and analysis.</li>
</ul>
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Presenter: Ms. Jyoti Sindhu (Assistant Director - Lab and Business Unit Manager, Eurofins Analytical Services India Pvt. Ltd.)
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Ms. Jyoti brings over 17 years of expertise in food safety, contaminants analysis, and quality assurance. Holding an M.Sc. in Food Technology, she has a robust background in elemental analysis, underpinning her commitment to ensuring food safety and managing contaminants through rigorous quality testing. Her skills extend beyond the laboratory, encompassing global client management, regulatory compliance, and a thorough understanding of ISO 17025:2017 standards. Currently, she is making significant contributions to the field as the Business Unit Head for Eurofins Analytical Services India, located in Bangalore, India.
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Presenter: Dr. Vinay Jain (Food Workflows Commercialization Lead, Agilent Technologies International Pvt. Ltd.)
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Dr. Vinay Jain is working as the CoE Manager and Country Food Workflow Commercialization Lead at Agilent Technologies International. He holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry and has more than 33 years of analytical and research experience in spectroscopic and mass spectrometry techniques. His specialization includes the development and validation of new analytical methods in accordance with regulatory guidelines. He has completed over 28 research projects with various national and international research and regulatory organizations. He holds two patents, has published 59 research papers, contributed two chapters to international handbooks, and authored 15 Agilent application notes. He received the Agilent TechInnovation Award in 2020 and 2022 for providing end-to-end workflow solutions. One of his innovations on LC-ICPMS was selected for the Winter Plasma Conference, and two were selected for the European Winter Plasma Conference for poster presentations.
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Agilent: Enhancing Food Safety through Advanced Speciation Analysis

Enhancing Food Safety through Advanced Speciation Analysis

This webinar provides an in-depth perspective on the multifaceted dimensions of food speciation analysis.

Based on The New ISO 8655 p. 10 for 2024
Event Program
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<li>Introduction and overview of what&#39;s new in the 2024 ISO 8655 part 10</li>
<li>Requirements and best practices</li>
<li>User qualification and re-qualification</li>
<li>POVA qualifitcation and requalification (routine testing, pass/fail rules, etc)</li>
<li>Solutions to fulfill requirements</li>
</ul>
In this live webinar, we will give you an overview of the ISO 8655 part 10, which was released in March 2024.
You will learn about updated requirements and how the new chapter can affect your lab. Ensure you are up to date with this new regulation while at the same time improving the quality of your results. 
We will also give you an overview of Rainin&#39;s solutions that help you comply with this new chapter of ISO 8655. As this is a webinar you will also have the chance to ask questions to our experts and discuss what aspects need to be considered in comp;iance with the new chapter. 
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Presenter: Irene Ni
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Presenter: Martin Huber
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Presenter: Fabian Troll
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Mettler-Toledo: User Guidance and Qualification in Pipetting

User Guidance and Qualification in Pipetting

In this live webinar, we will give you an overview of the ISO 8655 part 10, which was released in March 2024.

<h5>The Problem</h5>Lipid nanoparticle production processes often face significant hurdles during the transition from R&amp;amp;D to GMP environments. With equipment changes leading to resource wastage and taxing process re-validation, making the move to the next step is no easy feat.<h5>The Solution</h5>Sunbather makes the transition to GMP a whole lot simpler by keeping the same pumping and mixing technologies as Sunshine, the all-around LNP process developer. By keeping things consistent, there’s no need for process transfer or re-optimization, so you can breeze right into GMP production of up to 1.8 liters of your LNPs per hour.&nbsp;<h5>The Proof</h5>In this webinar, you’ll learn how Sunbather helps you effortlessly dive into GMP production and begin churning out liters of your perfect particles. Sunbather offers up GMP-compliant touchscreen-operated software, and a fully traceable, fully replaceable wetted flow path backed up with extractables data. Add in the direct transferability from Sunshine, and you’ve got all your bases covered when it comes to GMP.<blockquote>Presenter: Ben Knappett (Product Manager - Sunny Suite, Unchained Labs)Presenter:&nbsp;Nelis Denys (Product Manager, Unagi, Unchained Labs)</blockquote>

Unchained Labs: Float into LNP production with GMP-ready Sunbather

Float into LNP production with GMP-ready Sunbather

You’ll learn how Sunbather helps you effortlessly dive into GMP production and begin churning out liters of perfect particles.