The harmonization of microplastics analysis and the role of FT-IR imaging
In this ~45 minute webinar Sebastian Primpke of the renowned Alfred-Wegener-Institute will tell you about the daily work of a microplastic researcher, the challenges in harmonization and why they use FT-IR imaging as the main tool. The session will conclude with a live Q&A.
Goals of the webinar:
- Provide insights into the work of experts in the field of microplastic particle analysis.
- Attendees will learn about best practices, the future of microplastic analysis and the technologies involved.
Topics discussed:
- Techniques used for microplastics analysis
- Requirements for standardization and automation
- Applicational example: drinking water
- Applicational example: treated waste water
- siMPle software and FT-IR imaging technology
Who should attend:
- Microplastics Enthusiasts
- Analytical Service Laboratories
- Environmental Scientist
Presenter: Dr. Sebastian Primpke
Dr. Sebastian Primpke entered the field of microplastic analytics at the Alfred-Wegener-Institute Helmholtz Centre for Polar- and Marine Research in 2015. In his current research he is focused on the automation and harmonization of spectroscopic analyses of microplastic particles.
Presenter: Dr. Marten Seeba
Dr. Marten Seeba graduated in chemistry from the University of Göttingen before joining Bruker as an application expert for FT-IR and IR laser microscopy. He is a point of contact for our customers and as such has gained a great deal of expertise in many applications such as microplastics, pharmaceuticals, tissue analysis and materials science.
