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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<h4>Learn about enhanced analysis of viscoelastic behavior.&nbsp;</h4>In this webinar, guest speaker Prof. Ricardo Garcia from ICMM - CSIC in Madrid, a pioneer in the field of AFM and nanomechanics, will speak about his work combining machine learning with AFM-based nanorheology to characterize the viscoelastic behavior of living cells at high speed and nanoscale resolution.Joerg Barner, Bruker BioAFM, will introduce the new ViscoDirect Software Module, which significantly improves the speed and ease of viscoelastic analysis, simplifying applications, such as mechanical gradient mapping, multiscale characterization of cellular structures, and quantification of time-dependent behaviour and viscoelastic response.<h5>Living Cell Viscoelasticity Powered by AFM and Machine Learning</h5>Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is extensively applied to measure the nanomechanical properties of living cells. Despite its popularity, some applications on mechanobiology are limited by the low throughput of the technique. Currently, the analysis of AFM-nanoindentation data is performed by model fitting. Model fitting is slow, data intensive, and prone to error. Herein, a supervised machine learning regressor has been developed for transforming AFM force–distance curves into nanorheological behavior.The method reduces the computational time required to process the force-volume of a cell, made up of approx. 250,000 curves, from several hours to minutes. In fact, the regressor increases the throughput by 50-fold. The training and the validation of the regressor are performed by using theoretical curves derived from a contact mechanics model that combined power–law rheology with bottom effect corrections and functional data analysis. The regressor predicts the modulus and fluidity coefficient of mammalian cells with a relative error below 4%.<blockquote>Speaker: Prof. Ricardo Garcia ( Advanced Force Microscopy Methods and Optomechanics, ICMM - CSIC, Spain )Prof. Garcia applies a combined theoretical and experimental approach to develop advanced force microscopy techniques for the characterization of materials (biomolecules, cells, polymers, semiconductors) in their native environments (air or liquid). &nbsp;His work includes the pioneering development of 3D-AFM, a high-resolution method that characterizes solid-liquid interfaces, biomolecules, and cells. He has made major contributions to the development of advanced AFM methods, multifrequency and bimodal AFM, and tip-based nanolithography. His work has led to valuable scientific insights into the nanomechanical properties of proteins, cells and polymers. He has published over 200 papers in peer reviewed journals, has had numerous patents granted, and received multiple prizes and awards.&nbsp;</blockquote><blockquote>Speaker: Joerg Barner ( Senior Applications Scientist, Bruker BioAFM) Joerg Barner, a Senior Application Scientist at Bruker BioAFM, studied physics at Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany. He is responsible for customer training and instrument installations worldwide. With more than 20 years of AFM experience, his work focuses on the physical and biophysical applications of AFM, from advanced electrical and electrochemical surface characterization to the study of cells, biomolecules, and other biological systems. His expertise includes nanomechanical characterization using force spectroscopy, indentation, and microrheology, as well as the investigation of dynamic mechanisms using high-speed AFM imaging. Joerg works closely with researchers around the world to develop and implement innovative AFM methodologies for cutting-edge scientific applications.&nbsp;</blockquote>

Bruker: AI-Assisted Analysis of Viscoelasticity with AFM

AI-Assisted Analysis of Viscoelasticity with AFM

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<h4>Meet FlatQUAD 2L: Maximized Collection Efficiency with Simulaneous BSE Imaging</h4>Join us to discover the new XFlash® FlatQUAD 2L EDS detector.XFlash® FlatQUAD™ 2L, Bruker’s breakthrough EDS detector that uniquely combines industry-leading X-ray collection efficiency with simultaneous BSE imaging. Leveraging an innovative annular four-segment SDD design positioned between the SEM pole piece and sample, FlatQUAD 2L enables perfectly co-registered compositional and contrast information in a single acquisition.In this webinar, discover how simultaneous EDS and BSE data collection accelerates workflows, reduces electron dose on beam-sensitive materials, and delivers deeper insights into complex structures. Learn how this unique technology opens new opportunities for the characterization of semiconductors, battery materials, nanoparticles, biological specimens, FIB lamellae, and other advanced materials requiring high-resolution correlative analysis.Be among the first to experience the future of SEM analytics with the XFlash® FlatQUAD™ 2L.<blockquote>Speaker:&nbsp;Andi Kaeppel (Sr. Product Manager EDS on SEM, Bruker Electron Microscope Analyzers)</blockquote><blockquote>Speaker: Dr. Purvesh Soni (Sr. Applications Scientist EDS, Bruker Electron Microscope Analyzers)</blockquote>

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XFlash® FlatQUAD 2L: Step Into The Future of SEM Elemental Analysis

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Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and focused ion beam SEM (FIB-SEM) are essential tools for the visualization, analysis, and fabrication of nano- and quantum materials. The techniques provide precise 3D characterization of nanostructures and allow for prototyping of nanodevices.This webinar will share insights into recent advances in the design of novel nanomaterials, particularly graphene, carbon nanotubes, and semiconductor nanowires. Other topics that will be discussed include metrology, new device architectures and in-situ electron microscopy techniques, which allow the study of structural features and of growth processes that determine their functional properties using state-of-the-art field emission SEMsLearn how to study advanced materials applied in electronics, battery research, and quantum technology and how to use atomic-scale analysis when preparing ultra-thin TEM lamellae or APT samples for atomic-scale analysis using an advanced FIB-SEM.<h4>Key Learning Outcomes:</h4><ul><li>Understand how SEM and FIB-SEM enable high-precision 2D/3D characterization and nanofabrication for advanced nano- and quantum materials research.</li><li>Discover recent advances in research on nanomaterials, such as graphene, CNTs, semiconductor nanowires, using in-situ electron microscopy.</li><li>Learn practical workflows for preparing ultra-thin TEM lamellae and APT samples with ZEISS Crossbeam 750 for atomic-scale analysis.</li><li>Determine how these EM workflows can accelerate your own R&amp;D if you are working in semiconductor research, materials science, battery/energy storage, or quantum device engineering.</li></ul><h4>Who should attend:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>R&amp;D scientists and engineers in semiconductor research, materials science, battery/energy storage, and quantum device engineering seeking insight into high precision 2D/3D characterization and nanofabrication.</li><li>Researchers and lab managers interested in scalable workflows to boost throughput and reproducibility in nanomaterials investigations.</li><li>Postdocs, PhD students, and researchers aiming to accelerate their projects by leveraging ZEISS Crossbeam 750 for ultra-thin lamellae and atomic-scale sample preparation.</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Dr. Stephan Hofmann (Professor of Nanotechnology at the Department of Engineering at Cambridge University)Professor of Nanotechnology at the Department of Engineering at Cambridge University, and Director of a Doctoral Training Centre in Nanotechnology, UK. Stephan Hofmann is Professor of Nanotechnology at the Department of Engineering at Cambridge University, and Director of a Doctoral Training Centre in Nanotechnology (www.nanodtc.cam.ac.uk). His research group (hofmann-group.eng.cam.ac.uk) works on the application driven exploration of new device materials, bridging from fundamental discovery and characterisation of properties to functional device integration and manufacturing pathways. He graduated in Physics at the Technische Universität München and obtained his Ph.D. at the University of Cambridge. Prior to his faculty position, he held a Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowship by the Royal Society and a Research Fellowship at Peterhouse, Cambridge, where he is currently a Fellow.</blockquote><blockquote>Speaker: Dr. Heiko Stegmann (Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH, DE)Physics studies and PhD in analytical TEM for biophysics applications. U Heidelberg, Germany. Semiconductor failure analysis, process development support, and TEM method development at AMD Saxony LLC &amp; Co. KG, Dresden, Germany. Application expert and advisor at Carl Zeiss Microscopy GmbH with emphasis on characterization of nanostructures for failure analysis and manufacturing process development, using techniques such as SEM, FIB, STEM, EDX, FIB-SIMS, and working on their continuous improvement.</blockquote><blockquote>Speaker: Alex Lopatka (Editor, Physics Today)Alex Lopatka is the features editor at Physics Today.</blockquote>

Physics Today: Image, analyze, and fabricate at the nanoscale: Advances in SEM and FIB SEM for quantum materials research

Image, analyze, and fabricate at the nanoscale: Advances in SEM and FIB SEM for quantum materials research

Explore SEM and FIB-SEM for quantum materials. Learn how ZEISS Crossbeam 750 enables 3D characterization, nanofabrication, and TEM lamella prep

SEM & FIB-SEM for Quantum Materials

<h4>Discover how to prepare, image, and generate data from cleared tissue samples</h4>During this webinar, Nathaniel Guansona will share his expertise combining tissue clearing kits developed by Translucence Biosystems with Bruker’s light-sheet microscopy solutions.Join the webinar to learn best approaches to preparing samples for cleared tissue imaging and creating high-quality data.&nbsp;<h5>From Cleared Tissue to Quantitative 3D Insights: Integrated Bruker and Translucence Biosystems Workflows for Whole-Organ Imaging</h5>Tissue clearing and light-sheet microscopy are enabling researchers to visualize biological structures across intact tissues and whole organs at unprecedented scale. As these technologies continue to expand in use, successful 3D imaging involves a range of important considerations across sample preparation, optical compatibility, imaging parameters, data handling, and downstream analysis.This webinar will introduce joint workflows that bring together tissue clearing kits developed by Translucence Biosystems and their 3D histology expertise with Bruker’s suite of light-sheet imaging solutions. The presentation will highlight practical considerations for preparing cleared tissue samples, imaging them at scale, and generating high-quality 3D datasets that support applications across biological research, therapeutic development, and translational science. Attendees will learn how optimized Bruker and Translucence workflows can help improve reproducibility, reduce technical barriers, and provide a more streamlined path from sample preparation to 3D visualization, quantitative analysis, and actionable biological insights.<blockquote>Speaker: Nathaniel Guansona (Director of Products and Business Development, Translucence Biosystems)Nathaniel Guansona is the Director of Products and Business Development at Translucence Biosystems, a company specializing in end-to-end tissue clearing, light-sheet imaging, and 3D image analysis workflows for intact biological samples. Nathaniel has nearly a decade of experience working with tissue clearing and whole-organ imaging pipelines, with expertise spanning sample preparation, imaging workflow development, product commercialization, and customer-facing applications. In his role, he helps guide the development and commercialization of 3D histology products and workflows that enable researchers to visualize and quantify biological structures across intact tissues.At Translucence, Nathaniel works closely with academic, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical partners to support applications in drug discovery, neuroinflammation, neuronal activity, therapeutic distribution, and other areas of neuroscience and translational research.&nbsp;</blockquote>

Bruker: From Cleared Tissue to Quantitative 3D Insights: Integrated Bruker and Translucence Biosystems Workflows for Whole-Organ Imaging

From Cleared Tissue to Quantitative 3D Insights: Integrated Bruker and Translucence Biosystems Workflows for Whole-Organ Imaging

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3D Whole Organ Imaging with Bruker and Translucence

<div><h4>Meet eWARP TKD: The Key to Ultra-Fast High-Resolution Nanomaterial Characterization</h4>Watch this webinar to discover eWARP TKD.eWARP TKD is purpose-built for nanomaterials characterization in the SEM. Built with an on-axis TKD geometry and equipped with our industry-leading Wide ARea Pixelated (WARP) technology, eWARP TKD sets a new benchmark for sensitivity, speed, spatial resolution, and data integrity.In this webinar, we will introduce the technology behind eWARP TKD and demonstrate how its exceptional signal efficiency and acquisition speeds of up to 5,700 fps enable high-quality orientation and phase mapping in just minutes.Attendees will discover how eWARP TKD delivers sub-2 nm spatial resolution, ultrafast DF and BF-like imaging, artifact-free mapping with minimal beam requirements, and new opportunities for time-resolved in-situ experiments and the characterization of beam-sensitive materials.<h4>What to Expect</h4><ul><li>The webinar will feature a variety of application examples spanning advanced nanomaterials research, showcasing how eWARP TKD is accelerating discovery while expanding the capabilities of SEM-based electron diffraction.</li><li>Whether you are studying semiconductors, energy materials, nanostructured metals, or other emerging materials, this webinar will provide insight into the next generation of TKD performance.</li></ul>Register now to secure your spot and discover how to accelerate and extend the capabilities of your nanomaterials characterization.<blockquote>Presenter: Dr. Daniel Goran (Product Manager EBSD, Bruker Electron Microscope Analyzers)</blockquote></div>

Bruker: A New Frontier for Nanomaterials Research in SEM

A New Frontier for Nanomaterials Research in SEM

Discover eWARP TKD for ultrafast nanomaterial characterization in SEM. Achieve sub-2 nm spatial resolution and acquisition speeds up to 5,700 fps

Nanomaterial Characterization with eWARP TKD

<div>From food packaging to advanced engineered materials, multilayer structures are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Understanding what is inside these materials, how layers are arranged, and where different components are located can be a significant analytical challenge, particularly when ultra-thin polymer layers are combined with metals or other non-polymeric materials.Join Application Scientist Fabian Knechtel, who specializes in advanced materials characterization using vibrational spectroscopy and microscopy techniques, for this SelectScience® webinar. Knechtel will demonstrate how infrared (IR) microscopy, Raman microscopy, and chemical imaging can reveal the composition and structure hidden within multilayer materials.Using multilayer food packaging as a real-world example, Knechtel will show how individual layers can be visualized, unknown materials identified, and complex layer architectures reconstructed using a non-contact analytical approach.By attending, you will gain practical insights into how IR and Raman imaging can help characterize challenging multilayer structures and generate the detailed chemical information needed to support reverse engineering, quality control, failure analysis, and materials innovation.Certificate of attendanceIf you attend the live webinar, you will automatically receive a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes.If you view the on-demand webinar, you can request a certificate of attendance by emailing editor@selectscience.net.<h5>Webinar details</h5><ul><li>Cost: Free to attend</li><li>Location: Online</li><li>Duration: 60 minutes</li></ul><h4>Who should attend?</h4>This event is perfect for:<ul><li>Multilayer materials scientists and specialists</li><li>Food packaging professionals</li><li>Polymer and plastics scientists</li><li>Packaging film and laminate developers</li><li>R&amp;D and quality control professionals</li></ul><h4>What will this webinar cover?</h4><ul><li>How IR and Raman imaging reveal the chemical structure of complex multilayer materials</li><li>How thin layers and unknown components can be identified by their spectral fingerprints</li><li>How chemical imaging adds spatial information that conventional microscopy alone cannot provide</li><li>How IR and Raman imaging support reverse engineering, troubleshooting, and quality control of multilayer materials</li><li>Why IR and Raman imaging are gaining importance in advanced materials characterization</li></ul>Join the webinar to get answers to these questions:<ul><li>How can IR and Raman imaging reveal the chemical structure of complex multilayer materials?</li><li>How can thin layers and unknown components be identified by their spectral fingerprints?</li><li>What spatial information does chemical imaging provide beyond conventional microscopy?</li><li>How do IR and Raman imaging support reverse engineering, troubleshooting, and quality control?</li><li>Why are IR and Raman imaging increasingly important in advanced materials characterization?</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Fabian Knechtel (Application Scientist Raman Imaging, Bruker Optics)An analytical expert, Fabian Knechtel has a strong background in scientific instrumentation and spectroscopy. He is currently working at the intersection of technology, application, and market at Bruker Optics.</blockquote><blockquote>Moderator: Olivia Long (Editorial Team, SelectScience)Olivia Long is a science editor specializing in pharmaceutical and applied science. She has a BSc in Pharmacology, and an MSc in Neuroscience, where she investigated neuro‑oncology drug‑resistance pathways using patient‑derived cell models. Her laboratory experience spans R&amp;D hygiene testing, controlled‑environment sample production, and protocol development, giving her a broad understanding of analytical workflows and the scientific principles underpinning material characterization.</blockquote></div>

Bruker: Seeing inside multilayer materials with IR and Raman microscopy

Seeing inside multilayer materials with IR and Raman microscopy

Learn how Bruker Optics IR and Raman microscopy reveal the chemical structure of multilayer materials, supporting packaging R&D and failure analysis

IR and Raman Microscopy of Multilayers

<h4>Meet XFlash® 7200 FIRE, The New Hero of Elemental Analysis on SEM</h4>XFlash® 7200 FIRE, Bruker's pioneering new EDS detector, introduces a fundamentally new approach to high-performance X-ray analysis in SEM. Built on Bruker’s four-segment integrated detector technology,&nbsp;XFlash® 7200 FIRE delivers at the same time exceptional throughput, outstanding energy resolution, and unmatched sensitivity without the compromises traditionally associated with large-area detectors.&nbsp;In this webinar, learn how QUANTX EDS with XFlash® 7200 FIRE enables faster access to critical analytical insights, improves the determination of any sample composition, and enhances productivity across a wide range of applications. Discover how this next-generation technology empowers researchers and engineers to tackle increasingly complex materials challenges in semiconductor inspection, battery analysis, advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and beyond.&nbsp;Register now to secure your spot and discover the new generation inclined Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDS) detector engineered for ultra-fast, high-resolution elemental analysis on the SEM.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Bruker_Ultra_low_k_V_SEM_EDS_analysis_of_the_diatom_Stephanopyxis_turrisusing_the_X_Flash_7200_FIRE_2973a62c3b.jpg" alt="Bruker: Ultra-low-kV SEM-EDS analysis of the diatom Stephanopyxis turrisusing the XFlash® 7200 FIRE. High collection efficiency and exceptional sensitivity to ultra-low-energy X-rays enabled elemental mapping at 1.7 kV and 1.6 nA probe current, giving an output count rate of 19,200 cps at only 1% dead time. At 1.7 kV, Si Kα is not excited, allowing chemical mapping of the nanostructured silica frustule exclusively through the Si L emission line (91 eV). The combination of low-kV excitation, high count statistics, and low electron dose enhances spatial resolution while minimizing specimen drift and beam-induced damage in this beam-sensitive biological sample." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Bruker_Ultra_low_k_V_SEM_EDS_analysis_of_the_diatom_Stephanopyxis_turrisusing_the_X_Flash_7200_FIRE_2973a62c3b.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="860" height="307"><blockquote>Speaker: Dr. Purvesh Soni (Sr. Applications Scientist EDS, Bruker Electron Microscope Analyzers)</blockquote><blockquote>Speaker: Dr. Sebastian Schmidt (Product Manager EDS, Bruker Electron Microscope Analyzers)</blockquote>

Bruker: The Future of EDS Starts Here - Introducing inclined 4-Channel Detection

The Future of EDS Starts Here - Introducing inclined 4-Channel Detection

Discover Bruker XFlash 7200 FIRE, an inclined 4-channel EDS detector for SEM. Achieve high-throughput, ultra-low-kV elemental mapping with QUANTX EDS.

Meet XFlash® 7200 FIRE 4-Channel Detection

Visual microscopy can reveal where a particle, defect, contaminant, or layer is located - but understanding what it is often requires chemical information.Join us for an educational webinar exploring how FTIR microscopy can help bridge the gap between visual observations and chemical analysis. We’ll examine approaches for investigating microscopic features and challenging samples, including particles, defects, contaminants, and layered materials, and discuss considerations for selecting sampling modes and analytical configurations for different applications.You’ll also get an introduction to the new Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ RaptIR™ X FTIR Microscope and see how its flexible configurations, intuitive workflows, spatial resolution, and versatile sampling capabilities support a range of FTIR microscopy applications.Register to explore how FTIR microscopy can help you move from seeing a microscopic feature to understanding its chemical composition.Join the free webinar with certification of attendance now.&nbsp;<h4>Attend the Webinar to Learn:&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>How FTIR microscopy complements visual microscopy with chemical information</li><li>How different sampling approaches can address particles, defects, contaminants, layers, and other microscopic features</li><li>How instrument configuration and workflow choices can help address different analytical needs</li><li>How the Nicolet RaptIR X FTIR Microscope brings these capabilities together in a flexible platform</li></ul><h4>This Webinar is Ideal For:</h4><ul><li>Scientists and Engineers investigating unknown materials and defects</li><li>Microscopists and Spectroscopists</li><li>Failure Analysis Specialists</li><li>QA/QC Professionals</li><li>Laboratory Researchers working with contaminants or layered samples</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Dr. Suja Sukumaran (Product Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)Dr. Suja Sukumaran is a Product Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific. She earned her PhD in Biophysics from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Germany through the International Max Planck Research School. She brings extensive expertise in molecular spectroscopy, fluorescence and visible imaging, as well as protein and lipid biochemistry to her role.</blockquote>

Azom: Beyond the image: Turning microscopic observations into chemical insight with FTIR microscopy

Beyond the image: Turning microscopic observations into chemical insight with FTIR microscopy

Learn how the Thermo Scientific Nicolet RaptIR X FTIR Microscope provides chemical insights for particles, defects, contaminants, and multilayer materials.

Nicolet RaptIR X FTIR Microscopy Analysis

<h4>Multimodal Nanoscale Analysis with Photothermal AFM-IR and PeakForce Tapping</h4>PeakForce AFM-IR is a novel variant of the photothermal AFM-IR technique based on Bruker's PeakForce Tapping mode, offering monolayer detection sensitivity, 10 nm spatial resolution for IR measurements, and simultaneous nanoscale mechanical characterization. In this webinar, Bruker experts will introduce the technique and conclude with a live demonstration and Q&amp;A.<h5>Join us for this webinar to see:</h5><ul><li>The role of gated signal detection in enhancing AFM-IR performance</li><li>Simultaneous multimodal imaging of chemical information and mechanical properties, such as elastic modulus and adhesion</li><li>Practical operation of Bruker's PeakForce AFM-IR mode through a live demonstration</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Dr. Qichi Hu (Senior Staff Applications Scientist, Bruker Nano)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.</blockquote><blockquote>Speaker:&nbsp;Dr. Chunzeng Li (Senior Staff Applications Scientist, Bruker)Dr. Chunzeng Li is a Senior Staff Applications Scientist with Bruker, Nano Surfaces and Metrology Division, with over 30 years AFM experience. He received his PhD in Physical Chemistry from Xiamen University, China, and is the author of 31 international publications and 2 patents.</blockquote>

Introduction to PeakForce AFM-IR

Learn how Bruker PeakForce AFM-IR combines photothermal IR and PeakForce Tapping for simultaneous 10 nm chemical and mechanical nanoscale analysis

PeakForce AFM-IR Nanoscale Characterization

The molecular and spatial heterogeneity of prostate cancer complicates risk assessment and treatment planning. A key challenge is to map molecular tissue characteristics without losing the histopathological context, while meeting the throughput and reproducibility requirements of clinical research.In this TechTalk, we will explore how label-free, stain-free whole-slide IR imaging can add a new dimension to tissue analysis. Using prostate cancer as a key application, we will show how spectral pathology combines chemical imaging with spatial information to characterize tissue and investigate its potential for more personalized risk stratification.<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>Who should attend?</h5><ul><li>Pathologists and clinicians</li><li>Digital pathology specialists</li><li>Bioinformaticians working with tissue imaging</li><li>Researchers developing new diagnostic and personalized medicine approaches</li></ul><h5>What will this webinar cover?</h5><ul><li>How spectral pathology can complement conventional morphological tissue assessment</li><li>How spectral information could contribute to more objective risk stratification and support treatment decisions</li><li>How whole-slide IR imaging reveals label-free chemical information across tissue sections</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Dougal Ferguson, Ph.D. (Research Fellow, University of Manchester)Dougal Ferguson is a Research Fellow currently researching artificial intelligence-driven infrared spectroscopic techniques for improved prostate cancer risk stratification at the University of Manchester. He has a PhD in Advanced Functional Materials and Analytical Science, and a Masters degree with Distinction in Statistics and Computational Finance from the University of York.</blockquote>

SelectScience: Personalized risk stratification for prostate cancer and the potential of whole-slide IR imaging

Personalized risk stratification for prostate cancer and the potential of whole-slide IR imaging

how spectral pathology and whole-slide IR imaging can complement histopathology and support more objective prostate cancer risk stratification.

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