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

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This webinar will provide a practical overview of advanced data processing tools in MassHunter Quant for both LC and GC workflows. Participants will learn how to set up and manage outliers, apply AddIns and Actions such as blank subtraction, and use queries to efficiently review and filter quantitative results. The session will also cover key aspects of Report Methods, helping users generate clear and consistent reports for routine and advanced quantitative workflows.<blockquote>Presenter: Dr Susanne Soelter (Field Application Specialist LC/MS, Agilent Technologies)Susanne Soelter started her career as a product specialist for LC/MS in 2004. She has remained loyal to LC/MS since then. In her current position as a Field Application Specialist, she develops new methods in the Agilent laboratory in Waldbronn and supports customers on site.Susanne studied chemistry in Hamburg and received a doctorate degree in organic chemistry from the University of Hamburg.Presenter:&nbsp;Teresa Klink (Application Specialist LC/MS and GC/MS, Agilent Technologies)Teresa started at Agilent Technologies in 2022 and works in the Applied Markets area developing analytical methods for GC/MS and LC/MS. Prior to joining Agilent she worked for several years in a contract lab and an industry company. There, she focused on developing analytical methods using LC/MS and GC/MS to check food packaging materials and printing inks for their migration behaviour and their regulatory compliance for food contact.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: MassHunter Class 2.0: Smarter Workflows from Acquisition to Insight

Advanced Quantitative Data Processing with MassHunter Quant

This webinar will provide a practical overview of advanced data processing tools in MassHunter Quant for LC and GC workflows. 

Quantitative Data Processing with MassHunter Quant

Join this webinar to learn how Agilent MassHunter Explorer supports efficient non-targeted LC/MS data analysis, from feature finding and statistical evaluation to compound identification. Practical examples will show how Explorer helps compare sample groups, prioritize relevant compounds, and gain structural insights using tools such as SIRIUS/CSI:FingerID.<blockquote>Presenter: Hannah Florance (Application Specialist LC/MS, Agilent Technologies)Hannah has had multiple roles in the life sciences, starting as a protein chemist, before moving into proteomics and then metabolomics. A major part of her time working in academia involved running LC and GC/MS core facilities supporting projects ranging from synthetic biology to cancer research. She is currently an LC/MS applications specialist for Agilent.Presenter: Stefan Schaebler (Application Specialist LC/MS, Agilent Technologies)Stefan completed his PhD in Biology, specialising in LC/MS based lipidomics and metabolomics. Following his doctoral studies, he joined Agilent Technologies as an LC/MS Application Specialist. In this role, Stefan focuses on small molecule applications using LC/QTOF, with a strong emphasis on software tools and data interpretation.</blockquote>

MassHunter Explorer: From Data Processing to Structural Insights

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MassHunter Explorer

In this webinar, we will show how MassHunter BioConfirm supports biomolecule characterization workflows, including intact protein analysis (with DAR as option), protein digests, released glycans, and oligonucleotide analysis with TPI and SC. Through workflow-based examples, the session will highlight efficient data review and reliable result confirmation.<blockquote>Presenter: Dr Christian Klein (Biopharma Application Specialist, Agilent Technologies)With an education in Chemistry, Chris Klein received his PhD in 2005 at the Max-Planck-Institute for Biochemistry in Martinsried, Germany. After a PostDoc and 3 years as demo chemist and product specialist with Bruker Daltonics in California, Chris joined Agilent Technologies’s LC/QTOF R&amp;D team in 2010 and took in 2018 the role as LC/QTOF and IM/QTOF Product Manager. In 2025 he returned to Germany as Biopharma Application Specialist in Waldbronn.Presenter: Larissa Hoell (Application Specialist LC/MS, Agilent Technologies)With an education in Biology, Larissa received her M.Sc. from Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg in 2017, specialising in mass spectrometry and proteomics. After working with high-resolution mass spectrometry at the University of Regina in Canada and at Intertek, she joined Eurofins as Study Director for Residue Analysis. In 2025, Larissa joined Agilent Technologies in Waldbronn as a Pre-Sales LC/MS Application Specialist, supporting Biopharma and Life Science applications using LC/QQQ and LC/QTOF systems.</blockquote>

MassHunter BioConfirm Workflows for Biomolecule Characterization

In this webinar, we will show how MassHunter BioConfirm supports biomolecule characterization workflows,

MassHunter BioConfirm Workflows for Biomolecules 

<h4>Empower™ Tips for Audit Trail Compliance</h4>If you are in a regulated laboratory, you may be expected to actively review, interpret, and act on Waters Empower Software audit trail data in order to ensure compliance and data integrity, demonstrate a state of control, and for inspection readiness as part of your overall quality.<h5>In this session you will hear more about:</h5><ul><li>Risk review framework</li><li>Risk event types</li><li>Other items to consider for periodic review</li><li>Streamlining vigilant monitoring</li></ul>Whether you're struggling with defining a risk-based review strategy, interpreting regulatory expectations, or efficiently reviewing audit trails in Empower Chromatography Data System, in this webinar you will walk away with practical methods for structuring efficient, risk-based reviews that surface meaningful events to support patient safety, product quality, and decision-making.<h5>What you’ll gain from this session:</h5><ul><li>Gain insight into what is expected of regulated labs</li><li>Get a practical framework for risk review</li><li>Learn how to simplify audit trail reviews</li></ul>Please join us for a lively discussion as we explore this topic. As always, please bring your questions for this exclusive opportunity to ask our experts anything about Empower Software.<h5>Who should attend</h5>This session is designed for Lab Managers, Empower System Administrators, Quality, Quality IT, and Lab Personnel.Don't miss it!<blockquote>Speaker:&nbsp;Neil Lander (Senior Principal Product Manager, Waters Corporation)Neil has worked for Waters Corporation since 1994 and has held a variety of positions including Technical Support Specialist, Technical Trainer, Manager Customer Education and currently, Senior Principal Product Manager focusing on Informatics solutions.He provides internal support for Empower Chromatography Data System and is focused on developing laboratory software solutions that help organizations achieve their scientific and operational objectives.</blockquote><blockquote>Speaker:&nbsp;Tracy Hibbs (Principal Consulting Marketing Manager, Waters Corporation)Tracy has worked for Waters Corporation since 1999 and has held a variety of positions including Technical Trainer, Business Impact Consultant, Training Manager for Informatics and Data Integrity, and currently, Principal Consulting Product Marketing Manager focusing on Informatics solutions and compliance.Tracy provides support for Waters Empower Software Suite and is concentrated on developing laboratory data management software solutions that help organizations achieve their scientific and operational objectives in regulated environments.Prior to joining Waters, Tracy was a Research Scientist where she gained experience in chromatography and the associated data systems.​</blockquote>

Waters Corporation: Waters Empower Tips - Ask Me Anything About Periodic Audit Trail Review

Waters Empower Tips: Ask Me Anything About Periodic Audit Trail Review

Learn how to streamline periodic Audit Trail reviews in Waters Empower CDS. Implement risk-based frameworks to ensure data integrity and compliance

Periodic Audit Trail Review in Waters Empower CDS

<h3>Spend more time driving results</h3>The new powerful capabilities of SCIEX OS software version 5.0 is designed to help laboratories overcome everyday workflow challenges, from time-consuming report creation and complex data analysis to increasing demands for productivity and faster decision-making. Join this webinar to discover how the latest enhancements can help streamline your processes, reduce manual effort, and give you greater confidence in your results.<h4>Get an inside look on how to:</h4><ul><li>Create and modify reports faster and easier with Report Studio, a new report template editor</li><li>Interpret results more efficiently with improved performance of calculated columns in analytics</li><li>Improve productivity with the AI assistant</li></ul>Explore how the new features of SCIEX OS 5.0 software can help you stay focused on what matters most.<blockquote>Speaker: to be announced</blockquote>

SCIEX OS 5.0 software demo day

Discover SCIEX OS 5.0 core features. Learn how Report Studio, improved calculated columns, and an AI assistant streamline everyday LC-MS workflows

SCIEX OS 5.0 Software Demo Day Features

Take your Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ software reporting skills to the next level with this practical webinar focused on the enhanced capabilities of Reporting Module 2.0. We'll explore the latest features and demonstrate how to leverage them to create more dynamic, informative, and efficient reports. Whether you're upgrading from Reporting Module 1.0 or looking to maximize the value of your current implementation, this session will provide practical guidance and real-world examples to improve your reporting workflows.What you will learn: Learn how to convert Reporting Module 1.0 reports to version 2.0, implement conditional formatting to enhance report readability, utilize new aggregation functions for statistical reporting, and take advantage of expanded Excel functions to create more powerful and flexible report templates.Who should attend: This webinar is ideal for Chromeleon software users who create or maintain reports, laboratory analysts, method developers, Chromeleon software administrators, and informatics professionals looking to improve reporting efficiency and make the most of the new capabilities available in Reporting Module 2.0.<blockquote>Speaker: Kimy Young (Senior Manager, Software Product Specialists, Thermo Fisher Scientific)Kimy Young is the Senior Manager of software product specialists at Thermo Fisher Scientific. She has been with Thermo Fisher since November 2015. Her background includes administration of Chromeleon CDS, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), Quality Assurance (QA), and IT projects.Speaker: Juan Carmona (Chromeleon CDS Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)Juan Carmona is a Chromeleon Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific based out of Pflugerville, TX. He has been with Thermo Fisher Scientific for over 15 years. At Thermo Fisher Scientific, he is currently focusing on expanding the customer base using Chromeleon CDS for small networks and enterprise deployments. Prior to joining this group, he was part of the GC/GCMS Center of Excellence team providing support for the product line.</blockquote>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Chromeleon software webinar series

Essential tips and tricks for the Chromeleon Reporting Module 2.0

Learn how to use Chromeleon Reporting Module 2.0, including report conversion, conditional formatting, aggregation functions, and expanded Excel tools.

tips and tricks for Chromeleon Reporting Module

As analytical programs expand, capillary electrophoresis workflows may need to accommodate more users, instruments, reviews, and approvals. The challenge is to introduce appropriate governance and connectivity while retaining the adaptability scientists need. This webinar examines how laboratories can prepare capillary electrophoresis operations for changing workflow expectations. Attendees will gain a practical perspective on building a connected, scalable software environment that can support analytical programs as they evolve from research and method development toward more controlled operational settings.<h5>Attend this webinar to:</h5><ul><li>Identify software capabilities that can support project governance, access control, traceability, review, and approval</li><li>Learn how centralized management can connect BioPhase 8800 systems, users, projects and workstations</li><li>Recognize how application programming interface connectivity can support integration with automated laboratory workflows</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Philip Hoang ( Senior Technical Product Manager, CE, SCIEX )&nbsp;Philip Hoang is a senior technical product manager at SCIEX, where he leads product strategy and development initiatives for capillary electrophoresis solutions serving the biopharmaceutical and analytical sciences markets. With a multidisciplinary background spanning analytical chemistry, biotechnology, software development, and product management, Philip brings a unique perspective to advancing innovative laboratory technologies.&nbsp;</blockquote><blockquote>Speaker: Tyler Davis, PhD ( Senior Product Manager, SCIEX)&nbsp;Dr. Tyler Davis is a senior product manager at SCIEX, where she leads product strategy and portfolio development for capillary electrophoresis. With a strong background in analytical chemistry, Tyler combines scientific expertise with customer-focused product management to help researchers and laboratories solve complex analytical challenges.&nbsp;</blockquote>

Technology Networks: Building Scalable, Connected Capillary Electrophoresis Workflows

Building Scalable, Connected Capillary Electrophoresis Workflows

Learn how SCIEX BioPhase 8800 systems and connected software build scalable capillary electrophoresis workflows with API integration and governance

Scalable CE Workflows with SCIEX BioPhase

Artificial intelligence is transforming how researchers interpret biological data, creating new opportunities for biomarker discovery and the early detection of cancer. However, the power of AI is only as strong as the data behind it, making consistency, quality, and scalability more important than ever.In this webinar, leading experts will discuss how deep plasma proteomics and AI-driven data analysis are working together to uncover disease-associated patterns at increasingly early stages. Discover how standardized, high-throughput proteomic workflows generate the robust datasets needed to power reliable AI models, deliver meaningful biological insights, and accelerate the translation of scientific innovation into real-world clinical impact.<h5>Machine Learning and Deep Plasma Proteomics for Breast Cancer Screening and Biomarker Discovery</h5><ul><li>Alec Horrmann, Astrin Biosciences</li></ul>Proteome-guided liquid biopsy tests hold immense promise for the future of early cancer detection. Here, we analyzed the plasma proteome from over 1,200 biobanked samples consisting of healthy women and women with breast cancer. A classifier was trained on 845 women (466 healthy and 379 with newly diagnosed, treatment-naïve breast cancer) and validated on 397 women (195 healthy and 202 with breast cancer) from the same collection cohort. All plasma samples were processed in an automated, blinded manner coupled with semi-quantitative, label-free mass spectrometry-based analysis, resulting in held-out performance of 92.3% specificity, 92.6% sensitivity, and an AUC of 0.975. Observed sensitivity remained high across all breast cancer stages and pathological and molecular subtypes, albeit with small sample sizes for some subtypes. Gene set enrichment analyses identified epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition and PI3K-AKT signaling as enriched in the breast cancer samples, suggesting the potential to identify cancer-related proteins in early-stage patients. Overall, our proteomic classifier demonstrates high sensitivity and specificity and is a favorable supplemental test post-mammogram.<h5>Using Deep Plasma Proteomics and Adaptive Machine Learning to Improve Adnexal Mass Classification</h5><ul><li>Johannes B. Müller-Reif, Project Group Leader at Department of Proteomics and Signal Transduction at Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry</li></ul>Adnexal masses often present a diagnostic challenge, as current approaches relying on imaging and serum biomarkers can struggle to accurately distinguish benign from malignant disease. In this webinar, Johannes B. Müller-Reif will showcase how deep plasma proteomics combined with adaptive machine learning can reveal biological signatures associated with malignancy, enabling improved classification of adnexal masses from a single blood sample. The findings demonstrate the value of high-throughput plasma proteomics as a complementary tool to ultrasound, supporting more accurate patient triage and clinical decision-making.<blockquote>Speaker: Sindisiwe Buthelezi (Senior Researcher at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), South Africa)</blockquote><blockquote>Speaker: Pieter Langerhorst, Junior Group Leader at Sanquin, The Netherlands&nbsp;</blockquote>

Evosep: AI Driven Early Cancer Detection with Deep Plasma Proteomics

AI Driven Early Cancer Detection with Deep Plasma Proteomics

Leading experts will discuss how deep plasma proteomics and AI-driven data analysis are working together to uncover disease-associated patterns

Early Cancer Detection with Deep Plasma Proteomics

Generating sensitive, reproducible sequencing data from challenging pathogen samples can become increasingly difficult as studies scale and genomic complexity grows.This webinar explores how targeted enrichment and automated library preparation can help researchers address these challenges in pathogen genomics.Through studies of Plasmodium falciparum and Helicobacter pylori, discover approaches for investigating low-frequency variants, mixed populations, resistance-associated markers, virulence genes, and strain diversity. Gain practical scientific insights into applying hybrid capture and NGS to complex samples, including low-input and FFPE material, while supporting more scalable, reproducible pathogen genomics research.<h5>Attend this webinar to:</h5><ul><li>Discover how automation can streamline pathogen sequencing workflows and reduce hands-on time</li><li>Learn how targeted enrichment enables sensitive detection of low-frequency variants and mixed populations</li><li>Explore approaches for studying pathogen diversity, resistance-associated markers, and genomic characteristics with NGS</li><li>See real-world applications of automated hybrid capture workflows in malaria and microbial genomics research</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Yanka Salazar, PhD (Postdoctoral Fellow, Instituto René Rachou - FIOCRUZ MINAS)Dr. Yanka Salazar is a postdoctoral fellow at Instituto René Rachou, Fiocruz Minas, in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. Her work focuses primarily on bioinformatics, particularly in malaria genomics and pharmacogenetics, with expertise in genomics, molecular biology, genetics, and next-generation sequencing.</blockquote><blockquote>Speaker: Prof. Philippe Lehours (Bacteriologist, Bordeaux University hospital)Prof. Philippe Lehours is a bacteriologist at PharmD and a Professor at Bordeaux University and Bordeaux University hospital. He is also head of the French National Reference Center for Campylobacters and Helicobacters.Speaker: Douglas Hurd, PhD (Field Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies)Dr. Douglas Hurd has worked in customer support and R&amp;D roles for many years within the biotechnology industry. He currently supports Agilent’s genomics instrumentation and reagents as well as the automated electrophoresis instruments such as the TapeStation, Fragment Analyzer, and ProteoAnalyzer.</blockquote>

Technology Networks: Advancing High-Resolution Genomic Research With Targeted Sequencing

Advancing High-Resolution Genomic Research With Targeted Sequencing

Webinar explores how targeted enrichment and automated library preparation can help researchers address these challenges in pathogen genomics.

High-Resolution Genomic Research With Targeted Sequencing

<h3>The Fun of MS Quan Application</h3>Grab a coffee and join us for the first episode of our new webinar series exploring what’s possible with waters_connectTM &nbsp;for Quantitation Software, particularly the MS Quan Application.<h4>Episode 1: From Complexity to Confidence</h4>Many laboratories are under pressure to provide more with less. Join us for a practical introduction and discover how a connected quantitation platform can help reduce risk, improve productivity, simplify compliance, and create a foundation for the future.<h5>In this session, you'll learn:</h5><ul><li>How waters_connect Software supports connected, quantitative MS workflows</li><li>How Exception Focused Review (XFR) drives efficiency and consistency</li><li>How enhanced traceability can support compliance goals without the burden</li><li>How MS Quan is using the power of machine learning to harness the expertise of your analysts</li></ul><h5>Why Attend?</h5>Whether you're looking to modernize existing workflows or simply explore what's possible with the latest quantitation technologies, this webinar will provide practical insights into how waters_connect Software can help laboratories.Not sure to be able to attend live sessions?&nbsp; Register today and watch the webinars on-demand<blockquote>Speaker:&nbsp;Sarah Coultas (Principal Product Manager LCMS Software Solutions)Speaker:&nbsp;Nathaniel Martin (Principal Consulting Product Owner - waters_connect for quantitation, Waters)Nathaniel is a Principal Consulting Product Owner at Waters, responsible for waters_connect™ for quantitation, with 11 years of experience at the company. Trained as an organic chemist, he spent around a decade as a research scientist at AstraZeneca, contributing to multiple drug discovery programs, including the team that discovered osimertinib (Tagrisso), a leading lung cancer therapy. After working on novel catalysts for hydrogen fuel cells in a start‑up environment, Nathaniel joined Waters as a software tester and successfully transitioned into product ownership. Holding a PhD in Organic Chemistry, he is passionate about collaborating with customers to design software solutions that enable scientific innovation and deliver societal impact.Speaker:&nbsp;Ralf Schröder (Principal Technical Support Specialist, Waters)</blockquote>

Waters Corporation: Going Beyond with waters_connect for Quantitation Software

Going Beyond with waters_connect for Quantitation Software

Learn how waters_connect MS Quan uses connected workflows, Exception Focused Review, traceability, and machine learning to improve quantitative MS analysis.

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