Czech researchers from Charles University, Prague, led by Pavla Eliášová, have developed an advanced photocathode that helps convert the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide into pure ethanol using sunlight. The new technology solves a long-standing problem of material degradation in water, achieves record conversion efficiency, and opens the way toward sustainable production of green fuels.Converting carbon dioxide (CO2) into useful fuels using solar energy represents the holy grail of modern green chemistry. The device enabling this conversion is called a solar reactor. Its key element is a photocathode: a material that absorbs light and enables the chemical reaction. Cuprous oxide long appeared to be an ideal material because it is inexpensive, readily available, and excels at capturing solar rays. In practice, however, it faced a fundamental obstacle: in an aqueous environment under light, it transforms and degrades extremely rapidly—much like iron undergoing swift corrosion—and loses its functionality within just tens of minutes.The team from the Chemistry Section of the Faculty of Science, CU, led by Pavla Eliášová, in collaboration with Tomáš Hrbek from the Faculty of Mathematics and Physics, CU, resolved this issue by creating a unique "nano-sandwich". The scientists combined cuprous oxide with advanced two-dimensional materials called MXenes and, through precisely controlled heating, created an ultrathin layer of titanium dioxide on their surface. MXene modified in this way can rapidly drain electric charge from the cuprous oxide, thereby slowing down its decomposition. At the same time, it uses the charge further to convert carbon dioxide into liquid fuel."Surface-engineered MXene combined with cuprous oxide allowed us to unite the best of both materials. The copper base enables maximum utilization of light energy, while the conductive MXene framework ensures that the material remains active even after many hours of operation," explains research team leader Pavla Eliášová from the Chemistry Section of the Faculty of Science, Charles University.In laboratory tests, the new photocathode achieved a record solar-energy-to-ethanol conversion efficiency of 2,74 %. A crucial improvement is the formation of only a single product. While other systems often produce a mixture of byproducts, the material designed by the research team produces pure ethanol as its sole liquid product, which significantly simplifies its potential industrial application."This is a major step forward for us. On our laboratory scale, the system works very well and produces ethanol over many hours. In the next step, we want to further reinforce the stability of the entire photocathode and begin testing on a larger scale and under real daylight conditions," adds physical chemist Pavla Eliášová.The research was conducted within the international European project DESIRED (Horizon Europe), with support from the Charles University Research Centre (UNCE) and the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program.<blockquote><h4>Article</h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aenm.71469">Surface-Engineered Ti3C2Tx MXene/Cu2O Photocathodes for Highly Selective Photoelectrocatalytic CO2 Reduction to Ethanol</a></h4>Luis A. M. Carrascosa, Magdaléna Linková, Monika Remzová, Tomáš Hrbek, Pavla EliášováAdv. Energy Mater., 2026, 16, e71469<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.71469">https://doi.org/10.1002/aenm.71469</a><h6>licenced under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC-BY 4.0</a></h6></blockquote><h4>Abstract</h4>Cu2O is an inexpensive p-type semiconductor that promotes the photoelectrocatalytic CO2 reduction reaction (PEC CO2RR). While its low bandgap enables photoexcitation by visible light, long-term stability remains limited due to quick charge recombination and photocorrosion. Here, we enhanced charge separation and extraction by combining Cu2O with surface-engineered MXenes. In this novel architecture, TiO2 grows in situ on the surface of Ti3C2Tx and serves as a charge-transport layer, forming a junction with Cu2O. On the other side, the outer TiO2 surface exposed to the CO2-saturated electrolyte offers catalytically active sites for CO2 reduction. Acting as a central layer, the MXene conductive backbone provides an electronically continuous pathway for electron transport. In PEC CO2RR, the photocathode containing 50 wt.% of MXene and a balanced amount of TiO2 on the Ti3C2 surface outperformed the best Cu/CuxO-based systems operating in non-organic electrolytes reported in the literature. The FTO/Cu2O/ml-Ti3C2Tx-350-N2 photocathode reached 8.4&nbsp;µmol&nbsp;cm−2 h−1 ethanol production rate and 2.74% solar-to-ethanol efficiency after 2&nbsp;h. Moreover, pairing TiO2-MXene with Cu2O significantly stabilized the photocathode, which maintained 76% of the ethanol production rate after 6 h. Overall, our results establish surface-engineered Cu2O/TiO2-MXene heterostructures as a solid platform for highly selective, visible-light-driven ethanol production with significantly improved operational stability.

Researchers from Charles University, Prague, Have Developed a New Photocathode for Efficient Conversion of CO2 into Ethanol

<div><div>Protons play a central role in many chemical reactions in living organisms. In some cases, a proton may be shared between two nearby molecular groups rather than being localized on just one. This phenomenon can strongly influence the properties and reactivity of biomolecules and is important for enzyme function.</div></div><div>Researchers led by Hanns Christian Schewe (IOCB Prague and Heyrovský Institute of the CAS) together with Lukáš Tomaník (UCT Prague and Fritz Haber Institute of the Max Planck Society) have now investigated proton sharing in a range of biologically relevant polycarboxylic acids dissolved in water, including several molecules related to the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle).Using liquid-jet X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (LJ-PES), a technique that reveals the chemical environment of atoms in molecules dissolved in water, the team was able to probe the position of protons on an ultrafast time scale. Unlike techniques such as NMR, which provide a time-averaged picture, photoelectron spectroscopy captures the instantaneous distribution of protons and can therefore distinguish more directly between localized and shared states.The results showed significant proton sharing only in maleic acid dissolved in water. In contrast, protons remained mostly localized at individual carboxylic groups in succinic acid, fumaric acid, malic acid, glutaric acid and citric acid. This suggests that proton sharing is not a common feature of these molecules when they are freely dissolved in water.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/IOCB_Prague_Cropped_part_of_the_cover_by_Schewe_et_al_with_the_use_of_Nano_Banana_2_0_2_2a408dbeb5.webp" alt="IOCB Prague: Cropped part of the cover by Schewe et al. with the use of Nano Banana 2.0: Full cover by Schewe et al. with the use of Nano Banana 2.0." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_IOCB_Prague_Cropped_part_of_the_cover_by_Schewe_et_al_with_the_use_of_Nano_Banana_2_0_2_2a408dbeb5.webp 117w," sizes="100vw" width="1620" height="2154">The difference appears to be largely controlled by molecular geometry. In maleic acid, the two carboxylic groups are held close together, creating favorable conditions for proton sharing. More flexible molecules can adopt conformations in which the groups are farther apart, while water molecules form strong hydrogen bonds with them and favor localized protons.However, the situation may be different inside proteins. When a carboxylic acid binds in the active site of an enzyme, its shape and position can be tightly constrained. Such an environment could bring the relevant groups close enough together to promote proton sharing and thereby influence enzymatic reactions.The study highlights an important distinction: proton sharing may be rare in freely hydrated molecules but could become important when biomolecules are held in the right geometry by enzymes. It also demonstrates that LJ-PES is a powerful tool for studying proton behavior in solutions. Its ultrafast and site-specific sensitivity could in future help researchers investigate proton sharing directly in more complex chemical and biological systems.<blockquote><h4>The original article</h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/jaaucr/article/6/6/3349/5084661/Proton-Sharing-in-Polycarboxylic-Acids-in-Aqueous">Proton Sharing in Polycarboxylic Acids in Aqueous Solution</a></h4>Lukáš Tomaník, Jiří Tůma, Gunnar Öhrwall, Ronny Golnak, Ngoc Lan Le Nguyen, Bruno Credidio, Harmanjot Kaur, Petr Slavíček, Bernd Winter, H. Christian Schewe<div>JACS Au, 2026, 6, 3349–3355</div><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1021/jacsau.6c00377">https://doi.org/10.1021/jacsau.6c00377</a><h6>licenced under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC-BY 4.0</a></h6></blockquote><h4>Abstract</h4>We investigate proton sharing in biologically relevant polycarboxylic acids in aqueous solutions using liquid-jet X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. In contrast to techniques that record time-averaged proton positions, like nuclear magnetic resonance, photoelectron spectroscopy captures instantaneous proton distribution due to its ultrafast probing time scale. The method is, therefore, uniquely sensitive to the occurrence of proton sharing in an aqueous environment, as demonstrated here. We only observe significant proton sharing dynamics in maleic acid, where its monoanionic form shows a single, delocalized peak in the carbon 1s spectrum. Conversely, succinic acid, fumaric acid, malic acid, glutaric acid, and citric acid exhibit distinct peaks corresponding to separate, localized COOH and COO– groups, instead of shared protons. Our results reveal that intramolecular proton sharing in water is rather an exception for most biologically relevant polycarboxylic acids. This highlights the importance of enzyme-driven structural changes of polycarboxylic acids associated with proton sharing during metabolic processes.</div>

Proton sharing in polycarboxylic acids in aqueous solution

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Renewable energy resources such as solar are promising complements to the combustion of fossil fuels. However, the intermittent and diurnal nature of sunlight necessitates economical and efficient energy storage technologies. A promising approach to both storing solar energy and generating combustible liquid fuels is driving the transformation of abundant energy-poor feedstocks (CO2, H2O) into energy-dense liquid fuels using energy from solar photons, known as “artificial photosynthesis.”&nbsp;One approach for artificial photosynthesis is to immobilize fuel-producing molecular catalysts onto light-absorbing semiconductor materials to create “hybrid photoelectrodes,” allowing for both the stability of heterogenous surfaces and the tunability of molecular catalysts. The Center for Hybrid Approaches in Solar Energy to Liquid Fuels (CHASE) is a multi-institutional energy innovation hub which aims to advance hybrid photoelectrodes for the light-driven generation of liquid fuels from CO2 and H2O. A variety of chemical techniques, including sonochemical hydrosilylation, π-π stacking, and electrochemical grafting, are utilized to anchor ruthenium and rhenium molecular CO2-reduction catalysts to a silicon surface.&nbsp;To study the efficacy of these catalyst loading techniques, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (employing an Agilent 7850 ICP-MS) is leveraged to quantify catalyst surface coverage. Silicon samples are digested in an HNO3/HCl matrix to solubilize ruthenium and rhenium metal centers. As each anchored molecular catalyst contains one metal center, surface coverage estimates can be drawn by pairing ICP-MS data with the dimensions of the catalyst and the size of the silicon photoelectrode. From these data, key conclusions are drawn which correlate anchoring technique, reaction time, and silicon morphology to the loadings of these molecular catalysts. This information provides a guiding framework for next-generation designs of hybrid photoelectrodes.<blockquote>Presenter: Jillian L. Dempsey (Director, Center for Hybrid Approaches in Solar Energy to Liquid Fuels (CHASE) and an Associate Editor for ACS Electrochemistry)Jillian L. Dempsey is a professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is currently the Director of the Center for Hybrid Approaches in Solar Energy to Liquid Fuels (CHASE) and an Associate Editor for ACS Electrochemistry.Jillian received her S.B. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2005 where she worked in the laboratory of Prof. Daniel G. Nocera. As an NSF Graduate Research Fellow, she carried out research with Prof. Harry B. Gray and Dr. Jay R. Winkler at the California Institute of Technology, receiving her PhD in 2011. From 2011–2012 she was an NSF ACC Postdoctoral Fellow with Daniel R. Gamelin at the University of Washington.In 2012, Jillian joined the faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research group explores charge transfer processes associated with energy capture and conversion, including proton-coupled electron transfer reactions and electron transfer across interfaces. Her research bridges molecular and materials chemistry and relies heavily on methods of physical inorganic chemistry, including transient absorption spectroscopy and electrochemistry.She has received numerous awards including the Harry B. Gray Award for Creative Work in Inorganic Chemistry by a Young Investigator (2019), the J. Carlyle Sitterson Award for Teaching First-Year Students (2017), a Sloan Research Fellowship (2016), a Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering (2015), the Agnes Fay Morgan Research Award (2020), the University Award for Advancement of Women (2021), and the Brown Investigator Award (2026).</blockquote><blockquote>Presenter: Rebecca E. Powers (Graduate Student, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)Rebecca (Becca) E. Powers is a fourth-year graduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Prof. Jillian L. Dempsey’s research group.Becca graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Chemistry and B.S. in Physics from Creighton University in 2022. At Creighton University, she researched in the laboratories of Dr. Kayode Oshin and Dr. Janet Seger. While pursuing degrees in both chemistry and physics, Becca conducted research across both fields, including work on the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Becca was selected as both a Clare Boothe Luce fellow and a Goldwater Scholar during her undergraduate studies.Becca joined Prof. Jillian Dempsey’s lab in 2022 and began researching as a part of the Center for Hybrid Approaches in Solar Energy to Liquid Fuels (CHASE). Her research explores the chemical and physical properties of semiconducting photoelectrodes for photon capture and solar fuel generation. Becca’s research utilizes a large range of techniques, including electrochemistry, inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and time-resolved infrared spectroscopy (TRIR). Becca’s outreach and research efforts have been recognized with a Prof. James Tamage Dobbins Award and UNC Chemistry Graduate Student Award for Research Excellence.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: ICP-MS for Hybrid Photoelectrode Characterization

ICP-MS for Hybrid Photoelectrode Characterization

Learn how the Agilent 7850 ICP-MS quantifies catalyst surface coverage on hybrid photoelectrodes to advance artificial photosynthesis and solar fuel research

Hybrid Photoelectrode Characterization via ICP-MS

Accurate determination of trace metallic impurities in high purity titanium is essential for advanced materials applications, including semiconductor and aerospace manufacturing, where impurity levels directly influence performance and reliability. In this study, triple quadrupole Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-QQQ) system equipped with a collision/reaction cell (CRC) was evaluated for the analysis of impurity elements in a high titanium matrix.<blockquote>Presenter: Bert Woods (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)Joined the Agilent ICP-MS team in 2004, with previous employment in the semiconductor industry with Dominion Semiconductor (IBM/Toshiba) and Micron. Bert is a 1997 Chemistry graduate of Radford University in Virginia and an avid Washington DC Sports fan.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Analysis of High Purity Titanium Using an Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ

Analysis of High Purity Titanium Using an Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ

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Titanium Impurity Analysis: Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ

Accurate determination of trace metallic impurities in high purity titanium is essential for advanced materials applications, including semiconductor and aerospace manufacturing, where impurity levels directly influence performance and reliability. In this study, triple quadrupole Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP-QQQ) system equipped with a collision/reaction cell (CRC) was evaluated for the analysis of impurity elements in a high titanium matrix.<blockquote>Presenter: Bastian Georg (Atomic Spectroscopy Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)He has been an Atomic Spectroscopy (ICP-MS) Application Scientist with Agilent since June 2018. Bastian holds a MSc degree in Geology from the University of Munster, Germany, and a Dr. of Science degree in Geochemistry from ETH Zurich in Switzerland. After completing a 3-yr Postdoctoral Research term at the Earth Science Department at Oxford University, Bastian joined the Trent University Water Quality Centre, Peterborough, Canada, in 2010 as senior ICP-MS research scientist. Bastian’s research record of numerous peer-reviewed publications has been cited over 3000 times, and comprises research in environmental geochemistry, cosmochemistry, isotope geochemistry and trace-metal analyses</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Improving Resolution of Single Nanoparticles with Agilent 9500 ICP-MS

Improving Resolution of Single Nanoparticles with Agilent 9500 ICP-MS

Improve single nanoparticle analysis with the Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ. Explore how 50 µs dwell times optimize resolution for Au, SiO2, and Pt sNPs

Single Nanoparticle Resolution: Agilent 9500 ICP-MS

This webinar presents the benefits of hyphenated ion chromatography (IC) with inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Practical examples, such as chromium speciation according to ISO 24384, are discussed.<blockquote>Presenter: Andrew Brotherhood (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)Andrew Brotherhood has over 20 years of experience with ICP-MS, ICP-OES and Ion Chromatography instrumentation. He has mainly worked in the pharmaceutical analysis industry gaining significant experience with developing and validating methods to pharma regulations. Andrew started working for Agilent in 2018 as an Atomic Spectroscopy Application Specialist based at the Agilent Centre of Excellence in the UK.</blockquote><blockquote>Presenter: Dr. Elke Suss (Application Specialist, Metrohm)</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Speciation of Chromium by IC-ICP-MS

Speciation of Chromium by IC-ICP-MS

Learn chromium speciation using hyphenated IC-ICP-MS. Explore practical workflows and achieve ISO 24384 compliance in this expert webinar

Chromium Speciation via IC-ICP-MS | ISO 24384 Analysis

In this presentation, detailed operation of ICP-MS will be discussed, particularly the role of elemental analysis by ICP-MS in the Extractable and Leachable analysis. ICP-MS, with its high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, and ultra-trace multi-elemental detection, is the ideal analytical technique for trace elemental quantification in ICH/USP applications.<blockquote>Presenter: Yan Cheung, PhD (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)Yan received her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Indiana University Bloomington. She joined Agilent Technologies as an Application Scientist in the Life Science and Chemical Analysis team in April 2020. Yan has extensive experience in operating and method development in ICP-MS. Yan also has years of experience working in the oil and gas industry.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Trace Metal Determination by ICP-MS in Extractable and Leachable Analysis

Trace Metal Determination by ICP-MS in Extractable and Leachable Analysis

Explore ICP-MS for extractable and leachable (E&L) analysis. Learn ultra-trace elemental quantification for ICH and USP regulatory compliance

ICP-MS for Extractables & Leachables Analysis

Trace‑element analysis plays a critical role across industries where fast, interference‑free results are essential. Yet many laboratories still rely on single‑quadrupole ICP‑MS systems that struggle with slow batch times, complex matrices, and inconsistent data quality. As workloads grow and expectations tighten, the need for scalable, reliable, and easy‑to‑operate technology becomes impossible to ignore.In this SelectScience® TechTalk, Mark Kelinske, ICP‑MS Product Specialist at Agilent Technologies, takes a technology‑focused look at how the Agilent ICP‑MS 9500 is engineered to overcome these challenges. Learn how moving from single‑quad to triple‑quad workflows strengthens interference control, boosts speed, and improves data reliability, giving analysts cleaner results even when working with demanding matrices.With Advanced Helium Mode supporting confident, interference‑resistant measurements and a usability‑driven design that keeps daily operation smooth, the 9500 delivers scalable performance built for modern labs. Plus, with its next‑generation architecture designed to grow with your needs, you will learn how the 9500 helps future‑proof your workflows while delivering the kind of performance that genuinely makes you say “wow.”Register today and discover how the ICP‑MS 9500 accelerates throughput, enhances data confidence, simplifies method setup, and equips your laboratory with MS/MS‑ready workflows built for the future of trace‑element analysis.<h5>Certificate of attendance</h5><ul><li>If you attend the live TechTalk, you will automatically receive a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes.&nbsp;</li><li>If you view the on-demand TechTalk, you can request a certificate of attendance by emailing editor@selectscience.net.</li></ul><h5>TechTalk details</h5><ul><li>Cost: Free to attend</li><li>Location: Online</li><li>Duration: 20 minutes</li></ul>Registration is required to secure your place. If you register but can’t attend live, you will receive a link to the on‑demand recording once it becomes available<h4>Who should attend?</h4><ul><li>QC lab scientists</li><li>Quality control professionals</li><li>Environmental lab professionals</li><li>Pharmaceutical lab professionals</li><li>Food lab professionals</li><li>Energy &amp; chemical lab professionals</li><li>Fine Chemical professionals</li><li>Advanced materials professionals</li><li>Contract testing lab professionals</li><li>Government lab professionals</li></ul><h4>What will this webinar cover?</h4><ul><li>How single‑quad ICP‑MS limits speed and throughput across trace‑element industries, and why scalable triple‑quad workflows offer a stronger path forward.</li><li>How triple‑quad interference control improves data reliability, delivering cleaner, more confident results across challenging matrices and demanding workloads.</li><li>How Advanced Helium Mode enhances usability and consistency, supporting smooth, disruption‑free operation for analysts at any experience level.</li><li>How the ICP‑MS 9500’s scalable architecture supports future‑proofing, enabling labs to adopt MS/MS‑ready workflows as needs evolve.</li></ul><h5>Join the TechTalk to get answers to these questions:</h5><ul><li>What are the limitations of traditional single-quadrupole ICP-MS systems in modern laboratories?</li><li>How can laboratories improve confidence in trace-element data when analyzing complex samples?</li><li>What strategies can help reduce method development time and increase laboratory productivity?</li><li>How does the Agilent ICP-MS 9500 simplify routine operation for analysts of all experience levels?</li><li>How can laboratories adopt advanced ICP-MS capabilities without disrupting existing workflows?</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Mark Kelinske (ICP-MS Product Specialist, Agilent Technologies)</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: TechTalk - Why fast, reliable trace‑element analysis starts with triple‑quad ICP‑MS

Why fast, reliable trace‑element analysis starts with triple‑quad ICP‑MS

Upgrade to triple-quad ICP-MS with Agilent ICP-MS 9500. Remove spectral interferences, accelerate sample throughput, and improve trace-element data

Accelerating Trace Element Analysis with Agilent ICP-MS 9500

In this presentation, detailed operation of ICP-MS will be discussed, particularly the role of elemental analysis by ICP-MS in the Extractable and Leachable analysis. ICP-MS, with its high sensitivity, wide dynamic range, and ultra-trace multi-elemental detection, is the ideal analytical technique for trace elemental quantification in ICH/USP applications.<blockquote>Presenter: Yan Cheung, PhD (Application Chemist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)Yan Cheung joined Agilent Technologies as an Application Chemist after receiving her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Indiana University Bloomington. Yan hasextensive experience in operating and method development for ICP-MS and ICP-OES. Yan also has years of experience working in the oil and gas industry.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Trace Metal Determination by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry in Extractable and Leachable analysis

Trace Metal Determination by Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry in Extractable and Leachable analysis

Learn how ICP-MS enables trace metal determination in extractables and leachables (E&L) testing. Meet ICH and USP compliance with ultra-trace detection

Trace Metal Determination in E&L Testing Using ICP MS

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div>Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometers (ICP-MS) are a long-established tool for the analysis of trace elements in a variety of sample types. Based on its unmatched sensitivity and flexibility, it became a technology benchmark right after its commercialization. Consequently, the analysis of trace elements became possible at lower levels and higher throughput, allowing researchers to drive new insights and regulators to protect society from harmful influences. Analytical testing labs can now confidently execute on an increasing number of samples, and industrial laboratories can deliver more reliable assessments of impurities in raw materials and final products, leading again to technology improvements. Specifically the last 10 years, like for almost everything in our daily lives, have brought significant step changes to make ICP-MS even more powerful and easy to use. This ranges from simplified user interaction, improved ability to run almost any type of sample matrix to ensuring data quality on the first run.More importantly, the developments in triple quadrupole ICP-MS platforms that provide advanced intereference removal, were once seen as complex and out of scope for some laboratories are more accesible due to simplification, smarter technology and enhanced software tools.This webinar will discuss innovations made in both ICP-MS hardware and software over the last decade and highlight opportunities to improve day-to-day efficiency, simplify operation, and increase laboratory productivity.<blockquote>Presenter: Daniel Kutscher (Application Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)Dr. Daniel Kutscher manages the Application Development for trace elemental analysis and GC/GC-MS products at the Thermo Fisher Scientific Center of Excellence in Mass Spectrometry in Bremen, Germany. After graduation in Chemistry in 2007, Daniel obtained his PhD from the University of Oviedo in 2011. In the same year, he joined Thermo Fisher Scientific and has had different roles in application development and marketing.Presenter:&nbsp;Paul Dewsbury (Marketing Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)Paul Dewsbury is a Product Marketing Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Paul has over 30 years’ experience in analytical chemistry and now applies his experience and knowledge to marketing activities that help scientists and analysts find solutions to their needs and challenges. Paul received his Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Chemistry at Sheffield Hallam University in the UK.</blockquote></div></div></div>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: 5 Reasons why you should modernize your ICP-MS

5 Reasons why you should modernize your ICP-MS

Discover 5 key reasons to modernize your ICP-MS. Learn how triple quadrupole platforms and smart software streamline trace element analysis

5 Reasons to Modernize Your ICP-MS System

Many everyday products—from drinking water and packaged foods to electronics, pharmaceuticals, and more—rely on precise inorganic testing behind the scenes. Whether it’s about evaluating trace minerals, monitoring contaminants, or assessing material purity, inorganic analysis plays a key role in maintaining quality and safety across industries.However, obtaining actionable data involves more than measuring total elemental concentrations. Depending on your specific sample and analytical objective, quantifying ionic species, determining elemental speciation, or mapping spatial distribution within the sample can provide far deeper insights.In this webinar, our experts offer a practical guide to matching your analytical goals with the right testing methods. Join them as they break down when to use ICP-MS for total element determination, LC-ICP-MS for elemental speciation, ion chromatography for ionic species, and laser ablation ICP-MS (LA-ICP-MS) for elemental imaging in applications such as geochemistry and biological tissues.Furthermore, see how Shimadzu’s cutting-edge solutions take the complexity out of advanced testing—saving you valuable time and boosting lab productivity. Register now to secure your spot!<h5>Learning Objectives:&nbsp;</h5><ul><li>Gain insights into the different capabilities and application areas of ion chromatography, LC-ICP-MS, and LA-ICP-MS.</li><li>Explore the key features of the Shimadzu Nexera IC, including its compact design, automation functions, and flexible configurations for anion and cation analysis.</li><li>Discover how the Shimadzu ICPMS-2040/2050 series can be coupled with ion chromatography and laser ablation systems to support a wide range of trace-element, elemental-speciation, and spatial-analysis applications.</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Tan Qi An (Product Specialist - Spectroscopy and TOC, Shimadzu Asia Pacific Pte Ltd)Speaker: Wong Catherine (Sales and Application Specialist, Elemental Scientific Instruments, Singapore Pte Ltd)Speaker: Lee Su Ying (Product Specialist - LC, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd)</blockquote>

Shimadzu: One Element, Multiple Solutions: A Practical Guide To IC, LC-ICP-MS and LA-ICP-MS

One Element, Multiple Solutions: A Practical Guide To IC, LC-ICP-MS and LA-ICP-MS

Discover how ICP-MS, LC-ICP-MS, ion chromatography, and LA-ICP-MS support trace-element analysis, speciation, ionic analysis, and elemental imaging.

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