Colourful vortices, loops and currents resembling magnetic storms or abstract digital art. This is what maps of magnetically induced electron currents look like, created by an international team including chemists from CEITEC Masaryk University while studying molecules containing gold, mercury and the rare element astatine.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Chemici_z_CEITEC_zachytili_elektronove_boure_ve_zlate_a_rtuti_4_7b12d14b21.jpeg" alt="CEITEC: CEITEC Chemists Capture Electron Storms in Gold and Mercury" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Chemici_z_CEITEC_zachytili_elektronove_boure_ve_zlate_a_rtuti_4_7b12d14b21.jpeg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="834">What may at first glance resemble visualisations of outer space or ocean currents is in fact taking place inside molecules themselves. Here, electrons form complex currents and vortices whose shapes vary depending on the type of atom and the nature of the chemical bond.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Chemici_z_CEITEC_zachytili_elektronove_boure_ve_zlate_a_rtuti_3_9e2f79434f.jpeg" alt="CEITEC: CEITEC Chemists Capture Electron Storms in Gold and Mercury" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Chemici_z_CEITEC_zachytili_elektronove_boure_ve_zlate_a_rtuti_3_9e2f79434f.jpeg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="834">And this is where Einstein enters the picture. In heavy elements, electrons move so rapidly that their behaviour is influenced by the effects of special relativity. Without relativistic physics, some of these remarkable electron patterns would not exist at all.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Chemici_z_CEITEC_zachytili_elektronove_boure_ve_zlate_a_rtuti_8_5fc3a0ed98.jpeg" alt="CEITEC: CEITEC Chemists Capture Electron Storms in Gold and Mercury" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Chemici_z_CEITEC_zachytili_elektronove_boure_ve_zlate_a_rtuti_8_5fc3a0ed98.jpeg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="827">While some atoms are surrounded by almost perfectly symmetrical current flows, others generate distorted vortices or local turbulences resembling miniature electron storms. Using advanced computational methods, the researchers were able to capture these differences in unprecedented detail.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Chemici_z_CEITEC_zachytili_elektronove_boure_ve_zlate_a_rtuti_5_0e0f36c76a.jpeg" alt="CEITEC: CEITEC Chemists Capture Electron Storms in Gold and Mercury" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Chemici_z_CEITEC_zachytili_elektronove_boure_ve_zlate_a_rtuti_5_0e0f36c76a.jpeg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="834">The results provide not only new insights into the behaviour of heavy elements but also a visually fascinating glimpse into a world that normally remains hidden from human eyes.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Chemici_z_CEITEC_zachytili_elektronove_boure_ve_zlate_a_rtuti_7_462defafce.jpeg" alt="CEITEC: CEITEC Chemists Capture Electron Storms in Gold and Mercury" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Chemici_z_CEITEC_zachytili_elektronove_boure_ve_zlate_a_rtuti_7_462defafce.jpeg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="834">Scientists study such phenomena because the behaviour of electrons determines how stable molecules are, how they react, and what properties they possess. In heavy elements, however, the rules of classical chemistry often reach their limits – and relativity comes into play.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Chemici_z_CEITEC_zachytili_elektronove_boure_ve_zlate_a_rtuti_01832dca81.jpeg" alt="CEITEC: CEITEC Chemists Capture Electron Storms in Gold and Mercury" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Chemici_z_CEITEC_zachytili_elektronove_boure_ve_zlate_a_rtuti_01832dca81.jpeg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="834">A better understanding of these effects could eventually contribute to the design of new catalysts or materials based on heavy metals. For the researchers themselves, studying such electron structures is also a way of exploring one of the least intuitive realms of modern chemistry.The study was published in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1021/jacsau.6c00346">JACS Au</a>.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Chemici_z_CEITEC_zachytili_elektronove_boure_ve_zlate_a_rtuti_6_a2a8433b8b.jpeg" alt="CEITEC: CEITEC Chemists Capture Electron Storms in Gold and Mercury" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Chemici_z_CEITEC_zachytili_elektronove_boure_ve_zlate_a_rtuti_6_a2a8433b8b.jpeg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="834"><blockquote><h4>Original article</h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jacsau.6c00346">Link between Spin–Orbit Relativity and Magnetically Induced Current Densities in Heavy-Atom Hydrides: trans-Ligand Influence</a></h4>Daniel Blasco, Jan Novotný, James R. Asher, Raphael J. F. Berger, Stanislav Komorovsky, Radek MarekJACS Au 2026, 6, 6, 3323–3335<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1021/jacsau.6c00346">https://doi.org/10.1021/jacsau.6c00346</a><h6>licensed under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC-BY 4.0&nbsp;</a></h6></blockquote><h4>Abstract</h4>Interactions between individual atoms underpin the structure and behavior of matter. These interactions govern atomic positions and dynamics, as well as the organization of electrons─particularly in the frontier region. Because electrons lie at the core of chemical phenomena, numerous theoretical frameworks have been developed to rationalize the molecular structure and properties. Electronic motion within molecules and the resulting induced currents provide powerful probes of the molecular or supramolecular structure, building on and going beyond molecular orbital and valence bond theories. In particular, current density offers a spatially-resolved description of the electronic response to external perturbations, enabling direct analysis of electron delocalization and magnetic response in molecular systems. In this work, the effect of relativistic spin–orbit (SO) coupling on the strength and topology of the magnetically induced current density (MICD) is analyzed in depth for a series of model heavy-atom hydrides at the four-component Dirac-Kohn–Sham level. For the most simple molecules, TlH, HAt, and AuH, we demonstrate a connection between the SO effects on the molecular geometry, strength and topology of MICDs, and ligand 1H NMR shielding. For model HMX molecules, where M = AuI, HgII; X = F, Cl, Ph, CH3, H, SiH3, BH2, the hydride deshielding due to the slight elongation of the M–H bond upon increasing the trans-ligand influence (TLI) of X is shown to be marginal when compared to that originating from the electronic SO effect. In particular, the inclusion of SO effects gives rise to highly localized paratropic MICD vortices on the hydride position of those complexes bearing strong TLI ligands. Our results disprove the previously proposed governing role of the current around the metal atom (similar to the classical Buckingham-Stephens model for transition metal hydrides) associated with TLI-induced variations in the metal–hydrogen bond length in determining the characteristic ligand 1H NMR shifts.

CEITEC Chemists Capture Electron Storms in Gold and Mercury 

In the week from July 27, the following webinars await you in the field of atomic and molecular spectroscopy and spectrometry<blockquote><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinars">👉 DETAILS AND REGISTRATION IN THE WEBINARS SECTION</a></h4>👉 Search and filter in the largest global database with over 5 500 GC, LC, MS and spectroscopy webinars.</blockquote><h5>1. Agilent Technologies: Fast, Non-Destructive Pharmaceutical Analysis with the Agilent TRS100</h5><ul><li>We, 29.7.2026 07:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6390">Registration</a></li></ul>Accelerate pharmaceutical quality control with the Agilent TRS100. Learn how non-destructive analysis of intact tablets and capsules eliminates sample preparation while improving workflow efficiency.<h5>2. Anton Paar: Next-Generation Flow Chemisorption with Autosorb 3300</h5><ul><li>We, 29.7.2026 15:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6403">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover how the Autosorb 3300 simplifies flow chemisorption measurements, making advanced catalyst characterization more accessible while improving efficiency and ease of use.<h5>3. Bruker: Advancing Coordination Chemistry with Single Crystal X-ray Diffraction</h5><ul><li>Th, 30.7.2026 10:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6375">Registration</a></li></ul>Explore how Bruker's latest single-crystal X-ray diffraction (SC-XRD) innovations support coordination chemistry research with improved structural characterization and analytical capabilities.<h5>4. Agilent Technologies: Spectral Flow Cytometry Masterclass – Session 2</h5><ul><li>Fr, 31.7.2026 08:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6391">Registration</a></li></ul>Advance your spectral flow cytometry skills with practical guidance on high-dimensional panel design, sample preparation, and spectral unmixing strategies.

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Modern coordination chemistry can control various material properties—such as structure, reactivity, color, magnetism, catalytic function and many more—through metal complexes. The understanding of how the metals interact with surrounding molecules or ions often is in the focus of the research. To analyze aspects like the metal coordination number, geometry, ligand binding modes, and metal–ligand bond lengths and angles Single Crystal X-ray Diffraction (SC-XRD) is invaluable, as it provides a clear three-dimensional model of the complex, unlike many other techniques.Join our webinar to learn how your research can benefit from Bruker’s latest innovations in SC-XRD. Along a number of examples, we will demonstrate the benefits of advanced X-ray diffraction technology. We will show how modern instrumentation helps to address challenges typical in coordination chemistry and to deliver the precision needed for accurate 3D structure determination in modern crystallography.<h4>Who should attend?</h4><ul><li>Coordination chemists interested in unambiguous 3-D structure determination</li><li>Crystallographers looking to implement the latest state-of -the-art technology into their X-ray facility</li><li>Anyone interested in the advanced X-ray technology for structure determination&nbsp;</li></ul><h4>Which topics will be covered?</h4><ul><li>Coordination Chemistry and Metal-Organic Frameworks – Challenges in structure determination</li><li>How Coordination Chemistry Benefits from single crystal structure determination</li><li>Technical Advances on SC-XRD hardware and software</li><li>The right wavelength for the right crystal</li><li>Better data - faster</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Dr. Martin Adam (SC-XRD Product Manager, Bruker AXS)</blockquote>

Bruker: Advancing Coordination Chemistry with Single Crystal X-ray Diffraction

Advancing Coordination Chemistry with Single Crystal X-ray Diffraction

Join our webinar to learn how your research can benefit from Bruker’s latest innovations in SC-XRD.

Coordination Chemistry with Single Crystal X-ray Diffraction

The Indian pharmaceutical industry is constantly seeking faster, more efficient ways to ensure product quality while reducing testing time and operational costs. Traditional methods such as HPLC are highly effective but can be time-consuming and require extensive sample preparation.Join this webinar to discover how the Agilent TRS100 Quantitative Pharmaceutical Analysis System uses Transmission Raman Spectroscopy to provide rapid, non-destructive analysis of intact tablets and capsules. Learn how TRS100 enables fast content uniformity testing, assay, identification, and solid-state analysis with minimal sample handling, helping laboratories improve throughput and accelerate decision-making.<h4>Why Attend?</h4><ul><li>Learn how to perform rapid content uniformity testing on intact tablets and capsules.</li><li>Reduce analysis time and eliminate sample preparation.</li><li>Increase laboratory productivity while reducing solvent and consumable use.</li><li>Explore applications in assay, identification, polymorph, and crystallinity analysis.</li><li>Understand how TRS complements existing HPLC workflows in pharmaceutical QC.</li></ul><h4>Who Should Attend?</h4><ul><li>QC and QA Managers</li><li>Analytical and Pharmaceutical Scientists</li><li>Formulation and R&amp;D Scientists</li><li>Manufacturing and Process Development Teams</li><li>Regulatory and Compliance Professionals</li></ul><h4>What You Will Learn</h4><ul><li>Fundamentals of Transmission Raman Spectroscopy</li><li>How the Agilent TRS100 performs whole-tablet analysis</li><li>Applications in content uniformity and solid-state characterization</li><li>Benefits of implementing rapid, non-destructive testing in pharmaceutical laboratories</li></ul>Join us to see how the Agilent TRS100 is helping pharmaceutical laboratories in India accelerate quality control while maintaining confidence in analytical results.<blockquote>Speaker: Sounik Saha (Dr., Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, India)Dr. Sounik Saha, PhD, is a Material Science Expert and analytical R&amp;D leader at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, India with extensive experience in advanced material characterization.He completed his PhD from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in 2011, followed by postdoctoral research at internationally renowned institutions including UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, USA, and Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA. He joined Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories in 2015 as part of the Advanced Characterization Technology Laboratory, where he has contributed significantly to strengthening advanced analytical capabilities for complex pharmaceutical product development. He led the Analytical Material Sciences Team at Novartis, India from 2021 to 2025 before joining back at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories.Dr. Saha specializes in state-of-the-art spectroscopic and microscopic characterization techniques and plays a key role in designing robust analytical strategies for complex generic product development. He has been instrumental in implementing Near-Infrared Spectroscopy and Transmission Raman Spectroscopy-based PAT initiatives across R&amp;D and manufacturing at Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, contributing to successful regulatory filings and approvals for multiple high-value oral solid dosage products.His work effectively bridges advanced materials science, analytical innovation, regulatory expectations, and practical product development outcomes.Title of talk “Non-Destructive Analytical Technologies as Alternatives to Conventional approaches: Regulatory Expectations and Practical Insights”</blockquote><blockquote>Speaker: Ms. Vijaya Jyothi (Product Specialist - Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.)Vijaya Jyothi is a seasoned product specialist at Agilent Technologies. She manages the spectroscopy division, having extensive expertise in spectroscopy applications across diverse industries, offering deep insights and solutions tailored to varied analytical needs.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Fast, Non-Destructive Pharmaceutical Analysis with the Agilent TRS100

Fast, Non-Destructive Pharmaceutical Analysis with the Agilent TRS100

Optimize pharmaceutical QC with the Agilent TRS100. Replace tedious sample prep with rapid, non-destructive analysis of whole tablets and capsules

Rapid Non-Destructive Pharma Analysis: Agilent TRS100

<div><h4>Unlock the Power of Full-Spectrum Flow Cytometry</h4>A two-part masterclass designed to help you understand, design, and apply high-dimensional flow cytometry workflows across immunology, oncology, and vaccine research.<h5>Session 2: Designing and Analysis of Spectral Flow Experiments</h5><ul><li>Key Advantages of Spectral Technology. Learn how spectral systems enable higher multiplexing, improved resolution, and enhanced flexibility in panel design for complex experiments.</li><li>Workflow of Spectral Flow Cytometry. Step through the complete experimental journey—from panel design and sample preparation to acquisition and interpretation of high-dimensional data.</li><li>Unmixing and Data Analysis Strategies. Gain insights into spectral unmixing principles and advanced analytical approaches that transform raw data into meaningful biological interpretation.</li></ul><h5>Why Attend?</h5><ul><li>Move beyond conventional flow limitations</li><li>Design high-dimensional experiments confidently</li><li>Learn real-world applications</li><li>Interact with flow cytometry experts</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Dr. Hemant Agrawal (Director, Flowcytometry Solutions Pvt. Ltd., India)Flow cytometry educationalist and global trainer with 15+ years of experience. Conducted 80+ onsite and 40+ online workshops worldwide. An active member of ISAC (International Society for Advancement of Cytometry) task forces, Dr. Agrawal is widely recognized for advancing cytometry education globally and has been an invited faculty at prestigious Indo-US Cytometry Workshops.</blockquote><blockquote>Presenter: Dr. Saket Siddharth (Field Application Scientist – Flowcytometry, Agilent Technologies)Saket Siddharth is a Flow Cytometry and Cell Analysis specialist with over nine years of experience spanning clinical cytometry, spectral cell sorting, and advanced multicolor panel design. He holds a Ph.D. from the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Brunswick, Germany, and has developed strong expertise across antibody development, high-throughput screening, and assay validation for translational and research applications.</blockquote></div>

Agilent Technologies: Spectral Flow Cytometry Masterclass - Session 2

Spectral Flow Cytometry Masterclass - Session 2

Learn high-dimensional spectral flow cytometry workflows with Cytek. Master panel design, sample prep, and advanced spectral unmixing strategies

Spectral Flow Cytometry Masterclass

As materials become increasingly sophisticated, understanding their optical properties is essential for driving innovation, improving product performance, and ensuring quality. Whether developing anti-reflective coatings, optimising solar cell efficiency, designing specialty glass, or researching next-generation materials, accurate optical characterisation is a critical part of the workflow.Join us for this webinar to discover how the Agilent UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometer enables researchers and industry professionals to measure and characterise a broad range of optical properties across diverse sample types and applications.The webinar will showcase measurement techniques for transmission, reflectance, diffuse reflectance, and angular measurements, highlighting how the Agilent UV-Vis-NIR platform delivers reliable and reproducible data for both research and industrial applications.<h4>Why Attend?</h4>In this session, you will learn:<ul><li>How the Agilent UV-Vis-NIR can be used to characterise thin films, coatings, solar materials, and glass.</li><li>Techniques for measuring transmission, reflectance, and diffuse reflectance with confidence.</li><li>Methods for determining film thickness and evaluating optical performance.</li><li>How specialised accessories expand measurement capabilities for challenging samples.</li><li>Best practices for obtaining accurate, reproducible results across a variety of applications.</li><li>Real-world examples demonstrating how optical measurements can accelerate research and product development.</li></ul><h4>Who Should Attend?</h4>This webinar is designed for:<ul><li>Academic Researchers and Students<ul><li>Researchers in materials science, physics, chemistry, and engineering.</li><li>Scientists investigating thin films, nanomaterials, optical materials, and photonic devices.</li><li>Graduate students and postdoctoral researchers seeking advanced optical characterisation techniques.</li></ul></li><li>Solar and Photovoltaics<ul><li>Scientists and engineers developing solar cells and photovoltaic materials.</li><li>Researchers evaluating anti-reflective coatings and light management strategies.</li><li>Teams working to improve solar cell efficiency through optical optimisation.</li></ul></li><li>Glass and Coatings Industries<ul><li>Manufacturers of architectural, automotive, and specialty glass.</li><li>Researchers developing low-emissivity and anti-reflective coatings.</li><li>Quality control and R&amp;D professionals responsible for optical performance testing.</li></ul></li><li>Advanced Materials and Industrial R&amp;D<ul><li>Thin film and semiconductor researchers.</li><li>Optical coating manufacturers.</li><li>Scientists working with displays, sensors, filters, and advanced functional materials.</li><li>Analytical laboratories requiring precise optical characterisation.</li></ul></li></ul><h5>Featured Applications</h5><ul><li>Thin film and multilayer coating analysis</li><li>Anti-reflective and optical coating characterisation</li><li>Solar cell and photovoltaic material evaluation</li><li>Optical filter transmission and blocking measurements</li><li>Architectural and specialty glass analysis</li><li>Reflectance measurements at varying angles of incidence</li><li>Film thickness determination</li><li>Diffuse reflectance measurements of scattering materials</li><li>Optical characterisation of emerging materials in academia and industry</li></ul>Discover how the Agilent UV-Vis-NIR platform combines exceptional optical performance, flexible sampling accessories, and intuitive workflows to provide the insights needed to advance research, optimise products, and solve challenging analytical problems.<blockquote>Presenter: Mr. Rajwar Chandra (Product Specialist - Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies)Chandra Rajwar is a Product &amp; Market Specialist with over 20 years of experience in Molecular Spectroscopy products and analytical instrumentation. He specializes in UV-Vis, FTIR, Raman, and related spectroscopy solutions, supporting customers with application development, workflow optimization, and analytical excellence across pharmaceutical, chemical, environmental, and research industries.</blockquote><blockquote>Presenter: Ms. Vijaya Jyothi (Product Specialist - Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.)Vijaya Jyothi is a seasoned product specialist at Agilent Technologies. She manages the spectroscopy division, having extensive expertise in spectroscopy applications across diverse industries, offering deep insights and solutions tailored to varied analytical needs.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Characterising Advanced Materials with the Agilent UV-Vis-NIR - From Thin Films and Solar Cells to Glass and Optical Coatings

Characterising Advanced Materials with the Agilent UV-Vis-NIR: From Thin Films and Solar Cells to Glass and Optical Coatings

Characterize thin films, solar cells, and coatings with Agilent UV-Vis-NIR. Master reflectance, transmission, and angular measurement workflows

Materials Characterization with Agilent UV-Vis-NIR

<h4>Atomic Webinar Series</h4>Ensuring food safety requires accurate detection of toxic elements at very low concentration levels, as mandated by international standards such as AOAC Official Method 2015.01. Food matrices pose significant analytical challenges because of their complex compositions, high dissolved solids after digestion, and spectral interferences, including polyatomic and doubly charged rare-earth element species. Simultaneously, food testing laboratories need high sample throughput and minimal operator intervention. This study presents an automated ICP-MS/MS workflow for multi-element analysis of various food matrices using discrete sampling and intelligent autodilution.<blockquote>Presenter: Jeff Sayen (ICP-MS Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies)Jeffrey Sayen s an ICP-MS Application Scientist at Agilent Technologies with over 15 years of experience in analytical chemistry. He specializes in atomic spectroscopy techniques, including ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and Flame AA. Jeffrey is passionate about ICP-MS and enjoys delivering product and application overviews at customer sites, seminars, and industry events. Prior to joining Agilent, he held the position of Senior Field Application Scientist at another major instrument manufacturer, where he focused on analytical methodologies across a range of regulated industries. He holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Inorganic Chemistry from Michigan State University.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Atomic Spectroscopy Webinar Series - Elemental Analysis of Foods by Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ with an Autodilutor

Elemental Analysis of Foods by Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ with an Autodilutor

Optimize food analysis with the Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ. Learn how intelligent autodilution resolves interferences and boosts laboratory throughput

Food Elemental Analysis with Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ

This webinar provides an overview of the Advanced Dilution System (ADS 2), including its operating principles and key parameters for optimization. Troubleshooting approaches will be discussed, with an emphasis on resolving timing, carryover, and precision-related challenges.<blockquote>Presenter: Ana García González (Atomic Spectroscopy Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies)Ana Garcia is the Atomic Spectroscopy Application Scientist at Agilent Technologies. Ana has a broad background in atomic spectroscopy technologies, including international experience developing and validating analytical spectroscopy methods for the geochemical industry. She has also published in the fields of molecular spectroscopy and chemometrics. Ana holds a MSc in plant Biotechnology at CINVESTAV, México, and a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Engineering.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Optimizing ADS 2 Autodilutor

Optimizing ADS 2 Autodilutor: Operation, Troubleshooting, & Best Practices

Master the Agilent ADS 2 autodilutor. Learn troubleshooting strategies for timing, carryover, and precision challenges to optimize your workflow

Optimizing the ADS 2 Autodilutor: Troubleshooting

Environmental laboratories face increasing pressure to boost sample throughput while maintaining high data quality across various matrices, including natural waters, soils, and sediments. These samples often have high levels of dissolved solids and complex interference profiles, making fast and reliable multi-element analysis difficult with traditional ICP-MS methods. This work describes a high-throughput ICP-MS/MS workflow for routine environmental analysis that combines discrete sampling with advanced interference control using a single helium mode.&nbsp;<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: Analysis of Environmental Waters by 9500 ICP-QQQ in Advanced Helium Mode

Analysis of Environmental Waters by 9500 ICP-QQQ in Advanced Helium Mode

Boost environmental lab throughput with the Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ. Learn how advanced helium mode resolves interferences in complex matrices

Environmental Analysis via 9500 ICP-QQQ Helium Mode

Understanding the chemical stability of MXenes under realistic operating conditions is essential for their reliable use in ion separation and electrochemical systems.&nbsp;In this webinar, we highlight the application of inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES, Agilent-5900) as a powerful analytical tool to quantitatively evaluate elemental evolution during MXene degradation.&nbsp;By tracking dissolved species in the solution, ICP-OES enables precise assessment of metal leaching and oxidation under pH and temperature control. Furthermore, we investigate the ion selectivity of Ti₃C₂Tₓ MXene channels and their underlying physicochemical origins. We demonstrate that the interlayer spacing and surface chemistry critically regulate ion mobility, leading to pronounced Li+ selectivity among monovalent and multivalent ions. In these studies, ICP-OES 5900 serves as an indispensable analytical platform, helping us establish a fundamental basis for the application of MXenes in ion separation technologies.<blockquote>Presenter: Yuan Zhang (Research Assistant Professor, Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University)Dr. Yuan Zhang is a Research Assistant Professor at the Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, Drexel University. An Alexander von Humboldt Fellow and a Cotswold Postdoctoral Fellow, she earned her Ph.D. in Leibniz Institute for New Materials in Germany. Her expertise spans materials science and electrochemistry, focusing on molecular-scale ion transport, 2D MXene nanofluid, and energy storage.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Elemental Evaluation of MXene Degradation and Application in Ion Separation

Elemental Evaluation of MXene Degradation and Application in Ion Separation

Study MXene stability and ion separation with Agilent. Learn how the 5900 ICP-OES tracks degradation, oxidation, and lithium selectivity

Evaluating MXene Degradation & Ion Separation via ICP-OES

<div><div id="inner_content_body_text" data-content-id="394785">The essential techniques used to characterize heterogeneous catalysts have remained largely unchanged for decades. This is especially true when it comes to automation, ease of use, repeatability, reproducibility, and operator safety.In this webinar, we will present Anton Paar’s Autosorb 3300 and the latest developments in temperature-programmed measurements, including TPR, TPO, and TPD, as well as pulse titration for active metal area. The session will highlight innovations such as liquid-cooled high-temperature furnace design, automatic leak detection, linear heating, automatic injection loop selection, and simplified sample cell attachment.Learn how Autosorb 3300 helps reduce the complexity of chemisorption and makes advanced catalyst characterization more accessible to laboratories in industry and academia while supporting high-quality data. The presentation will also include practical examples of different measurement types.<blockquote>Presenter: Dr. Martin A. Thomas PhDDr Thomas has more than 40 years’ experience in porous materials characterization, much of that time associated with heterogeneous catalysts as well as battery materials, ceramics and pharmaceuticals. He joined Quantachrome Instruments in 1991 from ICI’s Catalyst Research Centre in the UK, and has served as Anton Paar QuantaTec’s Lead Scientist since 2020, supporting customers worldwide through webinars and seminars. He is co-author of the book “Characterization of Porous Solids and Powders: Surface Area, Pore Size and Density” published by Springer.</blockquote></div></div>

Anton Paar: Next-Generation Flow Chemisorption with Autosorb 3300

Next-Generation Flow Chemisorption with Autosorb 3300

How Autosorb 3300 helps reduce the complexity of chemisorption and makes advanced catalyst characterization more accessible to laboratories

Flow Chemisorption with Autosorb 3300

Diffuse reflectance infrared Fourier transform spectroscopy (DRIFTS) is a powerful technique for investigating catalyst surface chemistry under reaction conditions. In this live webinar, subject matter specialists from Michigan State University, Specac, and Thermo Fisher Scientific will discuss how in situ DRIFTS can be used to study dry reforming of methane over ceria-supported catalysts and provide insight into the surface species and reaction intermediates involved in catalytic CO₂ utilization.The session will explore DRIFTS experimental setup considerations, approaches for relating spectral observations to catalyst behavior, and examples of how researchers use in situ spectroscopy to investigate CO₂ activation and metal-support interactions. Presenters will also discuss complementary characterization techniques, including CO-DRIFTS, CO₂-DRIFTS, and CO₂-TPD-DRIFTS, and their role in catalyst research workflows.Attendees will be able to gain practical knowledge that can help strengthen catalyst characterization strategies, support experimental design, and improve interpretation of catalyst behavior in heterogeneous catalysis research.<h4>Key takeaways</h4>By attending this webinar, you can learn several aspects about this specific method of analysis:<ul><li>Apply in situ DRIFTS to investigate catalyst surface chemistry under reaction conditions</li><li>Monitor adsorbed species and reaction intermediates during dry reforming of methane</li><li>Relate spectral observations to catalyst behavior and reaction mechanisms</li><li>Investigate CO₂ activation and metal-support interactions in ceria-supported catalyst systems</li><li>Evaluate when to use complementary techniques such as CO-DRIFTS, CO₂-DRIFTS, and CO₂-TPD-DRIFTS</li><li>Incorporate DRIFTS into catalyst characterization workflows to support more informed research and development decisions.</li></ul><h4>Who should attend</h4><ul><li>Catalysis researchers</li><li>Materials scientists</li><li>Surface scientists</li><li>FTIR and vibrational spectroscopy users</li><li>Academic researchers studying heterogeneous catalysis</li><li>Scientists involved in catalyst development and characterization</li><li>Researchers working in CO₂ utilization, carbon management, and sustainable catalysis</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Md Monir Hossain, PhD Candidate, Michigan State UniversityResearcher focused on heterogeneous catalysis, carbon utilization, and DRIFTS studies of ceria-supported catalysts for dry reforming of methane.Presenter: Jim Delaney, Applications Team Lead, SpecacLeader of global spectroscopy application development and customer engagement efforts, supporting advanced research and industrial spectroscopy workflows.Presenter: Lena Woodis, PhD Product Manager, Thermo Fisher ScientificVibrational spectroscopy veteran with more than 15 years of experience in chemical instrumentation, FTIR spectroscopy, and analytical technologies.</blockquote>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: From Spectra to Mechanism: Using DRIFTS to Understand CO₂ Catalysis

From Spectra to Mechanism: Using DRIFTS to Understand CO₂ Catalysis

In this webinar, subject matter specialists will discuss how in situ DRIFTS can be used to study dry reforming of methane over ceria-supported catalysts.

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