The human body is the most sophisticated atomic engineer. This idea underpins a breakthrough technology developed by an international research team led by scientists from the Czech Advanced Technology and Research Institute (CATRIN) at Palacký University Olomouc and the Centre for Energy and Environmental Technologies (CEET) at VSB – Technical University of Ostrava. By drawing inspiration from the way enzymes function in the human body, the researchers have created a novel material that could fundamentally change the industrial production of hydrogen peroxide and other important chemicals. The new approach simplifies the production process, eliminates the need for toxic organic solvents and expensive precious metals, and requires only sunlight, oxygen and water to operate. The results <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-67189-3">were published by the prestigious journal Nature Communications</a>, which ranked the study among the 50 most significant scientific discoveries of the year.Hydrogen peroxide is one of the most important industrial chemicals. It is widely used not only in the chemical industry but also in pharmaceuticals, medicine, the textile industry and water-treatment technologies. The global hydrogen peroxide market is estimated to exceed USD 5 billion annually. Conventional production involves a multistep process that relies on toxic organic solvents and costly palladium-based catalysts. In addition, both the starting chemicals and the resulting waste products can have negative impacts on human health and the environment.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CATRIN_Cesti_vedci_vyvinuli_material_pro_vyrobu_chemikalii_z_vody_a_slunce_Inspirovali_se_lidskymi_enzymy_2_c4d5ecbafb.webp" alt="CATRIN: Czech scientists develop a material for producing chemicals from water and sunlight, inspired by human enzymes" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CATRIN_Cesti_vedci_vyvinuli_material_pro_vyrobu_chemikalii_z_vody_a_slunce_Inspirovali_se_lidskymi_enzymy_2_c4d5ecbafb.webp 208w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="1200">“Our aim was to develop a material that enables the efficient, environmentally friendly and affordable production of hydrogen peroxide. When designing this photocatalyst, we were inspired by the structure and behaviour of enzymes in the human body. The result is a technology that does not require toxic organic solvents or expensive precious metals and instead uses a low-cost material based on carbon, nitrogen and copper. It operates in water using only sunlight and oxygen from the air,” said Radek Zbořil, leader of research teams at CATRIN and CEET.In developing the new photocatalyst, the Czech scientists mimicked the function of cytochrome c oxidase—an enzyme that enables human cells to obtain energy by transferring electrons to oxygen. This process relies on copper atoms embedded in the enzyme’s structure, and it was precisely this mechanism that the researchers sought to reproduce.“We very precisely replicated the chemical environment of metals within the enzyme’s structure and anchored copper atoms onto the surface of extremely small carbon nanoparticles with photocatalytic properties. When exposed to light, highly efficient electron transfer occurs between the carbon nanoparticles, the copper atoms and oxygen molecules. This process closely resembles an enzymatic reaction and enables high hydrogen peroxide production,” explained the first author of the study, Lukáš Zdražil, who is affiliated with both CATRIN and CEET.Producing hydrogen peroxide using sunlight and water has been a long-standing goal of research teams worldwide, as it eliminates the use of toxic organic solvents and avoids the formation of hazardous by-products. Until now, however, research in this area has largely remained at an academic level, mainly due to the use of noble metals and often complex photocatalyst designs. Laboratory studies have also resulted in relatively low hydrogen peroxide yields, which could not compete with existing industrial processes.“The new photocatalyst achieves hydrogen peroxide production rates up to two orders of magnitude higher than all previously reported systems, bringing us much closer to industrial requirements. In addition, the material is completely non-toxic, easily recyclable and reusable,” added Zdražil.The Czech teams are now focusing on potential applications of this technology in decentralised production units. Such systems could enable efficient, local production of hydrogen peroxide, for example for use in agriculture, pharmaceutical manufacturing or environmental applications. The combination of solar energy and materials inspired by enzymatic systems may also lead to further promising advances.“I believe that mimicking the structures and functions of iron- and copper-based enzymes could pave the way for other innovative technologies in the chemical industry and pharmaceuticals, such as the production of epoxides, alcohols or phenols,” concluded Zbořil.

 Czech scientists develop a material for producing chemicals from water and sunlight, inspired by human enzymes

Metalloproteins play essential roles in marine phytoplankton, yet their metalloproteomes remain poorly characterized. This study combines protein modeling, quantitative proteomics, and ICP-MS measurements to assess metal requirements across several phytoplankton species, including chlorophytes, a haptophyte, and a cyanobacterium.Results show strong agreement between proteome-inferred metal demands and measured cellular metal quotas, while providing deeper insight into biological functions. Mg-containing proteins were most abundant overall, with Zn, Fe, and Mn as dominant trace cofactors. Distinct differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic phytoplankton were observed, and strain-level analysis demonstrated how metalloproteomes reflect environmental adaptation and metal limitation strategies.<blockquote><h4>The original article</h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c11233">Unlocking Phytoplankton Metallomes with Comparative Analysis of Metal Quotas, Quantitative Proteomics, and Inferred Metalloproteomes</a></h4>Qiong Zhang*, Jiayou Ge, Fengjie Liu, Shabaz Mohammed, Kedong Yin, and Rosalind E. M. RickabyEnviron. Sci. Technol. 2025, 59, 50, 27367–27377<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.5c11233">https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.est.5c11233</a><h6>licensed under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC-BY 4.0</a></h6></blockquote>Selected sections from the article follow. Formats and hyperlinks were adapted from the original.Many important biological processes of phytoplankton, including photosynthesis, carbon fixation, and nitrogen reduction, rely on enzymes that have metals as cofactors. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(1)</a> It has been estimated that half of all enzymes must be associated with a particular metal to function. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(2)</a> The availability of metals in the environment has changed over geological time and, given imperfections in the selectivity of metal transport systems, proteins have evolved to make the best use of metals that are more available. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(3−5)</a> Depending on their evolutionary histories, different groups of marine phytoplankton may have differences in their metalloprotein compositions and metal transport strategies. The evolving trace metal availability in the environment, thus, may provide a selective pressure to promote the proliferation of different phytoplankton groups in the oceanic environment, affecting the phytoplankton community structure with knock-on effects on the marine food web and carbon sequestration. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(5)</a> It is crucial to understand the utilization of trace metals by different groups of marine phytoplankton that inhabit contrasting niches in the modern ocean, not only by assessing the accumulation of trace metals in cells but also examining the functions of trace metals in different biological pathways.In previous studies, the utilization or requirements of trace metals by marine phytoplankton were mostly determined by measuring the elemental stoichiometry in cells (metallome or quota of trace metals). <a href="javascript:void(0);">(6−8)</a> In the field, attempts have also been made to investigate the elements in phytoplankton <a href="javascript:void(0);">(9,10)</a> which have then been compared with profiles in the abiotic environment to understand their relationships. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(11)</a> The discovery of various metal storage proteins and the plasticity in elemental quotas under different environmental conditions raise the question of whether intracellular trace metal quotas reflect true differences in trace metal usage by phytoplankton. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(12,13)</a> In the past few decades, more and more studies have focused on metal–protein partnerships, using approaches such as genome-wide analysis to identify homologues of known metalloproteins and other deduced metal-binding motifs encoded within sequenced genomes. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(5,14)</a> However, this approach has limitations in estimating metal abundance in cells because not all genes predicted in the genome would be translated and expressed as proteins under all environments, and a single gene for a metalloprotein could be highly expressed, such that a translation from genetic presence to a required concentration is not linear and could be environment-dependent. To obtain in situ metal abundance in metalloproteins in cells, native separation of proteins by HPLC or PAGE followed by the detection of metals using ICP-MS <a href="javascript:void(0);">(15,16)</a> has been used. This approach also has limitations in that, without bioinformatics, it cannot identify the function of proteins within which the metals are found, and it may also depend on the composition of the media to which the organism has been exposed and in which it has been growing. An ideal way to solve the problem would be to separate and purify each of the proteins and then identify both the associated metal (e.g., by ICP-MS) and the protein sequence (e.g., by mass spectrometry). However, this approach is constrained by the resolution of chromatographic or electrophoretic techniques, making it challenging to establish the metal–protein associations unambiguously; many proteins often co-occur in metal-containing fractions. Additionally, this method requires huge volumes of biomass and is both time-consuming and complex, complicating the reconstruction of the expressed metalloproteome in cells. The techniques and challenges for metalloproteomics have been discussed in detail in previously published review articles (and the references therein). <a href="javascript:void(0);">(17)</a>In this study, we determined the trace metal utilization (the metallome) of different phytoplankton from their expressed proteome via a protein modeling and homologue identification approach, and then compared the resulting metallome with the metal quota data measured by the traditional inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). This approach allows the building of a link between the truly used trace elements and their biological functions in phytoplankton. We aim to fill the gap between an estimation of metals encoded in the genome and metal analysis by ICP-MS in phytoplankton, which may be more broadly applicable to infer cellular metallomes.<h3>Materials and Methods</h3><h4>ICP-MS Analysis</h4>All preparation of samples for ICP-MS measurement was undertaken using trace metal clean methods. All plasticware used in this study, including culture flasks, pipette tips, and centrifuge tubes, was precleaned in 10% quartz-distilled HCl and thoroughly rinsed with 18 MΩ cm water in a clean laboratory. Trace elements in the filtered lysates of G. huxleyi (OA1, OA4, OA8, OA15, OA16, OA23, and RCC 1242) and Synechocystis (FACHB898) strains were measured using an ICP-MS. The detailed ICP-MS method and instrumental settings are described in Zhang et al. (2018). <a href="javascript:void(0);">(31)</a><h4>Protein Mass Spectrometry</h4>The peptides were resuspended in 5% formic acid and 5% DMSO prior to mass spectrometry. They were separated on an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=3&amp;search=Ultimate+3000+UHPLC">Ultimate 3000 UHPLC </a>system (Thermo Fisher Scientific) and electrosprayed directly into a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/559">Q-Exactive Mass Spectrometer</a> (Thermo Fisher Scientific) through an EASY-Spray nanoelectrospray ion source (Thermo Fisher Scientific). The peptides were trapped on a C18 PepMap100 precolumn (300 μm i.d. × 5 mm, 100 Å, Thermo Fisher Scientific) using solvent A (0.1% formic acid in water) at a pressure of 500 bar. The peptides were separated on an in-house packed analytical column (75 μm i.d. × 50 cm packed with ReproSil-Pur 120 C18-AQ, 1.9 μm, 120 Å, Dr. Maisch GmbH) using a linear gradient (length: 65 min, 15% to 35% solvent B [0.1% formic acid in acetonitrile], flow rate: 200 nL/min). The raw data were acquired on the mass spectrometer in a data-dependent mode (DDA). Full scan MS spectra were acquired in the Orbitrap (scan range 350–1500 m/z, resolution 70000, AGC target 3e6, maximum injection time 50 ms). After the MS scans, the 10 most intense peaks were selected for HCD fragmentation at 30% of normalized collision energy. HCD spectra were also acquired in the Orbitrap (resolution 17500, AGC target 5e4, maximum injection time 120 ms, isolation window 1.5 m/z) with the first fixed mass at 180 m/z. Charge exclusion was selected for unassigned and 1+ ions. The dynamic exclusion was set to 20 s.<h3>Results and Discussion</h3><h4>Trace Elements Determined from the Expressed Proteomes of Different Phytoplankton</h4>Based on the expressed proteome sequences, we predicted metal-binding proteins and compared their distribution among various phytoplankton species (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c11233#fig2">Figure 2</a>). The inference revealed 28 different metals in G. huxleyi, 31 different metals in C. reinhardtii, and 30 different metals in Synechocystis. Although only 6 different metals were identified in O. tauri proteins, it has to be noted that the analysis for O. tauri was only based on the 40 most abundant proteins reported in this organism <a href="javascript:void(0);">(21)</a> and, hence, the listed elements, including Mg, Fe, Mn, Ca, Zn, and Cu, may represent the most essential metals for the species.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Environ_Sci_Technol_2025_59_50_27367_27377_Figure_2_The_number_of_metal_binding_proteins_identified_in_the_expressed_proteome_of_the_haptophyte_G_9b8ac0f004.jpeg" alt="Environ. Sci. Technol. 2025, 59, 50, 27367–27377: Figure 2. The number of metal-binding proteins identified in the expressed proteome of the haptophyte G. huxleyi (a), the chlorophyte C. reinhardtii (b) and O. tauri(c), and the cyanobacteria Synechocystis (d). Pie charts show the percentages of metalloproteins containing specific metals. Original proteome data for G. huxleyi are from Mckew et al. (2013) (24) for C. reinhardtii are from Hsieh et al. (2013) (77) for O.tauriare from Martin et al. (2012) (21) for Synechocystisare from Chen et al. (2018). (22) *Noted that for O. tauri, only the 40 most abundant proteins were included in this analysis. ND: no metal binding was found in the proteins." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Environ_Sci_Technol_2025_59_50_27367_27377_Figure_2_The_number_of_metal_binding_proteins_identified_in_the_expressed_proteome_of_the_haptophyte_G_9b8ac0f004.jpeg 123w," sizes="100vw" width="934" height="1181">The number of proteins that bind with different metals varies dramatically in phytoplankton. For metalloproteins, there are variations in the binding affinities of different metals to organic molecules. For example, the affinities of divalent metals to proteins have a tendency to follow a universal order of preference, namely the Irving-Williams series (Mg2+ and Ca2+ [weakest binding] &lt; Mn2+ &lt; Fe2+ &lt; Co2+ &lt; Ni2+ &lt; Cu2+ &gt; Zn2+). <a href="javascript:void(0);">(43)</a> Cells can simultaneously contain proteins having high-affinity-binding metals, such as Cu and Zn, and others that require uncompetitive metals, such as Mg and Ca. One of the least competitive metals for binding with biological chelators, Mg, is even found to be the most widely distributed metal in the metalloproteomes of various phytoplankton species in this study, supporting the observations of high concentrations in the protein fraction of cells (at millimolar concentrations <a href="javascript:void(0);">(31)</a>).In all phytoplankton species in our analysis, the Mg-containing proteins are found to have the highest proportion in all metalloproteins identified. About 30% of the metalloproteins in different strains of phytoplankton are found to contain Mg or depend on it for function (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c11233#fig2">Figure 2</a>), suggesting the important role of Mg in phytoplankton cells. It is generally coordinated in protein complexes by ATP or ADP and has also been found to be largely distributed in the chloroplasts or thylakoids in G. huxleyi and Synechocystis. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(22,24)</a> The essential roles of Mg in plants have been reported in various studies. Mg2+ is known to be the central atom of the chlorophyll molecule, and its levels in the chloroplast regulate the activity of key photosynthetic enzymes. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(44)</a> It was reported that approximately 15–35% of total Mg is in the chloroplasts of a plant, <a href="javascript:void(0);">(45)</a> and it also serves as an osmotically active ion in the regulation of cells <a href="javascript:void(0);">(46)</a><h4>Comparison Between Metallome Measured Directly and Reconstructed from Proteins</h4>A large proportion of metals, such as Fe, Mn, and Cu, are found in membrane proteins,and may contribute significantly to total cellular quotas. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(54,55)</a> However, for method development purpose, we endeavored to remove the cell membranes from our samples to focus mostly on the analysis of intracellular metal quotas and metalloproteins in the cytosol fraction in this study. We note that our analysis includes some membrane-bound proteins likely derived from organelles or surface membranes disrupted during sonication.The derivation of cellular metal composition, as determined by two different methods, is compared in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c11233#fig3">Figure 3</a>. The abundance of metal in the proteins is determined as the relative abundance of the protein multiplied by the number of metal ions needed for the specific protein. The abundance of the proteins was normalized to ensure that the total intensities from each replicate measurement for the same species were similar. Since the proteomic data used here were generated from different studies using different instruments, we cannot quantify or compare the absolute biomass of proteins used for each species. Therefore, we cannot compare the absolute trace metal abundance between species solely from metal inferences of expressed proteomes. Nevertheless, we can estimate the relative abundance of different metals in the same species. For the elements that are both measured by the ICP-MS and identified in the proteome, there are generally good correlations (r2 = 0.81 in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c11233#fig3">Figure 3</a>a and r2 = 0.74 in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c11233#fig3">Figure 3</a>b) between the two approaches. This indicates that the metal compositions determined from the protein modeling may be reliable and, therefore, can reflect the metal usage in different phytoplankton. This would provide a level of assurance to further investigate the metal binding associated with various proteins, thereby deepening our understanding of the roles that different metals play in phytoplankton.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Environ_Sci_Technol_2025_59_50_27367_27377_Figure_3_Relationship_between_the_abundance_of_metals_determined_by_ICP_MS_analysis_e7b259e376.jpeg" alt="Environ. Sci. Technol. 2025, 59, 50, 27367–27377: Figure 3. Relationship between the abundance of metals determined by ICP-MS analysis (normalized to C, mmol/mol C) and metal abundance determined from the metalloproteome analysis (the unit is arbitrary). To account for strain variations, the ICP-MS data for the cellular metal content of G. huxleyi are average values from 7 G. huxleyi strains isolated from different areas of the ocean, and the proteome-derived metal composition data are average values calculated from 2 of those G. huxleyi strains (OA1 and OA16) isolated previously, and data from Mckew et al., 2013. (24) The ICP-MS data for Synechocystis are from Synechocystis sp. FACHB898 measured in this study, and the proteome data are calculated from Chen et al., 2018. (22) Noted that the abundance of metals from each proteome was calculated by using the metal stoichiometry multiplied by the relative abundance of proteins, which provides only a relative relationship of different trace metals, not absolute abundance. The symbols represent the mean values, and the error bars indicate standard deviations." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Environ_Sci_Technol_2025_59_50_27367_27377_Figure_3_Relationship_between_the_abundance_of_metals_determined_by_ICP_MS_analysis_e7b259e376.jpeg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1384" height="641">Compared to the other metals investigated in this study, Ca and Mg appear to have a much higher relative abundance in the ICP-MS analysis than in the proteomic analysis of G. huxleyi and Synechocystis (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c11233#fig3">Figure 3</a>). These two elements are essential macronutrients for phytoplankton and plants. Ca is the most prominent secondary messenger that plays a crucial role in response to extracellular stimuli in all eukaryotes. Ca2+ fluxes are transported via Ca channels and transporters, such as Ca-ATPase, regulating a series of important biological functions, including mineral uptake and utilization, K+ homeostasis adjustment, and regulatory network activity in response to P or N deficiency. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(56)</a> Ca is not always incorporated into protein structures. The Ca abundance determined from the proteins in this study, therefore, is much lower than the actual Ca needed intracellularly. Similarly, the intracellular Mg2+ and K+ abundances should also be higher than those determined from the protein structures. Free Mg2+ and K+ are known to regulate cation–anion balance and serve as osmotically active ions in the regulation of cells <a href="javascript:void(0);">(46)</a> but free metal ion concentrations cannot be determined through the approach used in this study. Thus, it is not surprising to see much higher relative abundances of Ca and Mg in ICP-MS analysis than in proteomic analysis (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c11233#fig3">Figure 3</a>).

Unlocking Phytoplankton Metallomes with Comparative Analysis of Metal Quotas, Quantitative Proteomics, and Inferred Metalloproteomes

Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezICPMS Library in the week of 16th February 2026? Check out new documents from the field of spectroscopy/spectrometry and related techniques!<blockquote>👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library">SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT SPECTROSCOPY/SPECTROMETRY RELATED TECHNIQUES</a></blockquote><blockquote>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques? Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library">LabRulezLCMS</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library">LabRulezGCMS</a> libraries.</blockquote>This week we bring you application notes by Agilent Technologies, Metrohm, Shimadzu and Thermo Fisher Scientific!<h3>1. Agilent Technologies: Quality Assessment of Saffron by UV‑Vis Spectroscopy in Accordance with ISO 3632</h3>Integrated quantitative analysis using an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=Cary+3500+UV-Vis">Agilent Cary 3500 UV-Vis</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=Cary+UV+Workstation">Cary UV Workstation</a><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_saffron_uv_vis_cary_5994_8611en_agilent_92d74b2cbd.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>Saffron is the world's most expensive spice, with its price per gram dependent on quality, origin, and purity. It is renowned for its vibrant color and distinctive flavor—attributes that contribute significantly to its culinary appeal. However, saffron's high market value and limited production make it vulnerable to adulteration, quality degradation, and mislabeling, all of which pose a risk to consumer health, safety, and trust.&nbsp;Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy is a rapid, reliable analytical technique suitable for assessing spice quality by quantifying bioactive molecular markers. In saffron, crocin is the carotenoid compound responsible for color intensity, picrocrocin is the primary bittering agent, and safranal is the key contributor to aroma.&nbsp;In this application note, we used an Agilent Cary 3500 UV-Vis spectrophotometer and Agilent Cary UV Workstation software to analyze a commercial saffron sample. The aim of the study was to grade the quality of the sample in accordance with ISO 3632-1:2025 and ISO 3632-2:2010 Spices — Saffron (Crocus&nbsp;sativus L.).1,2 These well-established industry standards provide specifications and test methods for the analysis of dried saffron, including filaments, cut filaments, and powder. The standardized test methods outlined in ISO&nbsp;3632-2 support the classification and quality evaluation of saffron. The methods relate to the determination of moisture and volatile matter content (clause 7), crushing and sieving of samples for tests (clause 10), and the determination of the main characteristics using a UV-Vis spectrometric method (clause 14). Based on these evaluations and the quality criteria defined in ISO 3632-1:2025, saffron samples can be categorized into four commercial grades: Extra Class (EC), I, II, and III, with EC indicating the highest quality. &nbsp;<h4>Experimental</h4><h5>Instrumentation&nbsp;</h5>The blank cuvette and aqueous extract of sample cuvette were loaded in the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=Cary+3500+UV-Vis">Agilent Cary 3500 Multicell UV-Vis</a> (Figure&nbsp;1), which was operated using the parameters listed in Table 1. The instrument is powered by a xenon flash lamp that requires no warmup time and enables a full spectrum scan to be collected in under a second. The lamp includes a 10-year replacement warranty, minimizing the frequency and cost of replacement. The Cary 3500's modular design approach enables the spectrophotometer series to be configured towards varying sampling flexibility and scalability needs. For single sample applications and laboratories with reduced bench-space, the Cary 3500 Compact UV-Vis allows a user to measure a single sample and reference in ambient or temperature-controlled configuration. This application can also be conducted on the Cary 3500 Flexible UV-Vis, which has a larger-sized compartment for liquid and solid sample measurements, and for use with accessories.<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>The Agilent Cary 3500 Multicell UV-Vis spectrophotometer combined with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=Cary+UV+Workstation">Agilent Cary UV Workstation software</a> provided precise quantification of color, taste, and aroma through the measurement of crocin, picrocrocin, and safranal compounds, respectively. The method supports the quality assessment of saffron in accordance with the ISO 3632 industry standard, enabling reliable grading of commercial samples while also flagging potential cases of adulteration, degradation, or mislabeling.&nbsp;The Cary 3500 UV-Vis uses a reliable, long-lasting xenon flash lamp that requires no warmup time, allowing immediate operation and acquisition of full spectral scans for blank and saffron samples in under a second. These capabilities support high-throughput analysis of spices through the precise measurement of compound-specific absorbance&nbsp;peaks.&nbsp;Using built-in spectral tools, automated calculations, and clear reporting features, the Cary UV Workstation significantly simplified the sampling-to-reporting workflow for saffron analysis. Customized calculations defined in ISO 3632 accelerate data processing and reduce calculation errors. The software also delivers results via a user-friendly interface, ideal for traceability.&nbsp;Together, the Cary 3500 UV-Vis and Cary UV Workstation delivered significant time-savings by minimizing time spent analyzing data and allowing more time for quality assurance of samples. The Cary 3500 system provides an efficient solution for the determination of the main characteristics saffron in accordance with clause 14 of ISO 3632-2:2010.<h3>2. Metrohm: Feed analysis with near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)</h3>Simple, fast multiparameter determination of animal feed<ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_nir_127_download_b6b6969944.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>Livestock production is a complex process involving many independent and integrated operations. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the foundations for successful livestock production are the availability of animal feed and efficient feeding. Quality control (QC) of feed and feed ingredients is crucial to ensure the production of safe and nutrient-rich animal feed. Typical QC parameters measured during the production of feed are fat, moisture, protein, fiber, ash, and starch. However, analyzing these parameters is usually done with wet chemistry, requiring different time-consuming procedures, complex analysis methods, and costly chemical reagents. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) offers rapid and reliable prediction of fat, moisture, protein, fiber, ash, and starch content of different feed types in a few seconds without any sample preparation.<h4>EXPERIMENTAL EQUIPMENT</h4>Around 500 samples of feed (e.g., for poultry, swine, cattle, goats, and sheep) were analyzed on a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?manufacturerItems=56&amp;search=OMNIS+NIR">Metrohm NIR Analyzer</a>. All measurements were performed in reflection mode using the large cup. The samples were measured in rotation to collect spectral data from several areas. Spectral averaging of signals from various spots helped to reduce influences from sample inhomogeneity. Metrohm software was used for all data acquisition and prediction model development.<h4>CONCLUSION</h4>This Application Note demonstrates the feasibility to determine multiple key quality parameters of feed with NIRS analysis. Several analytical methods are usually required to measure starch, ash, fiber, protein, moisture, and fat in animal feed (Table 4). NIR feed analysis offers an easier alternative with high accuracy and real-time results.<h3>3. Shimadzu: Online TOC Measurement for Ultra-pure Water in Semiconductor Industries</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_01_01068_en_169a321574.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul><h4>User Benefits</h4><ul><li>Enables stable measurement of ultra-pure water with TOC concentrations below 1 μg/L.</li><li>The large color touch panel and compact body make operation easy.</li><li>The Active-Path structure, which integrates the lamp and sample flow path, enables high oxidation performance.</li></ul>The semiconductor manufacturing process involves various stages such as wafer production, film formation, photolithography, etching, and resist stripping, each of which involves cleaning steps. Even minimal contamination on the semiconductor surface can impact product quality and yield, making it crucial to effectively remove dirt and impurities during cleaning. For this reason, the purity of the cleaning water used in these cleaning processesis extremely important. The recent trend towards ever-smaller, higher-capacity semiconductors means that ultra-pure cleaning water, thoroughly free of organic and other impurities, has become essential.Typically, ultra-pure water is produced by first purifying tap or groundwater to produce pure water, and then further refining it into ultra-pure water. Impurities in water include organic and inorganic substances, particles, as well as microorganisms. Various methods, such as activated carbon filters, reverse osmosis (RO) membranes, ultraviolet lamps, and ion exchange resins, are used in combination to purify water into ultra-pure water.&nbsp;Maintaining the quality of ultra-pure water used for semiconductor cleaning is critical. The online TOC analyzer for ultra-pure water, TOC-1000e S (Fig. 1), enables highly sensitive TOC measurement with a detection limit of 0.02 μg/L using UV oxidation and conductivity measurement methods. This application presents the features and functions of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=TOC1000e+S">TOC1000e S</a>, along with examples of online measurements of ultrapure water.<h4>Features of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=TOC1000e+S">TOC-1000e S&nbsp;</a></h4>The TOC-1000e S is an ultra-compact device that can be installed on a tabletop, wall, or pole mount. The front panel features a large color touch panel that is highly visible even in dark environments, enabling easy operation. An excimer lamp (mercury-free) that emits high-energy ultraviolet light with a wavelength of 172 nm is used as the light source for the oxidation section. To ensure the oxidation of organic compounds, TOC-1000e S uses a unique structure called Active-Path, which integrates the excimer lamp and the sample flow channel. In a typical ultraviolet irradiation section, an air gap between the lamp and the sample flow channel results in inefficient ultraviolet light transmission and the generation of ozone within the device. However, in Active-Path, a sample flow path within the light-emitting part enables efficient irradiation of the sample with ultraviolet light while preventing ozone generation (Fig. 2).<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>TOC-1000e S enables the monitoring of TOC of ultra-pure water used in semiconductor manufacturing. The compact body and user-friendly interface assist usersin their routine operations.<h3>4. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Analyzing SiC/Co materials for radar absorption and EMI shielding using ARL X’TRA Companion XRD</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/sicco_materials_an41524_en_8ad5cc0d6f.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>SiC–Co composites represent a new class of engineered materials designed to combine dielectric and magnetic loss mechanisms for effective absorption of electromagnetic radiation. By dispersing cobalt or cobalt ferrite phases within a silicon carbide or SiOC matrix, these composites achieve tunable permittivity and permeability, enabling efficient impedance matching across radar and microwave frequencies. For defense and aerospace applications, where low radar cross section and stable electromagnetic shielding are critical, such composites are attractive because they also retain thermal and mechanical stability beyond the capabilities of polymer-based absorbers.&nbsp;X-ray diffraction (XRD) plays a central role in the development and quality control of these materials. It allows unambiguous identification of SiC polytypes that influence dielectric behavior, while simultaneously detecting cobalt, cobalt oxide, or ferrite phases that govern magnetic response. XRD quantification provides insight into crystalline-to-amorphous ratios, crystallite size, and micro strain directly linked to electromagnetic performance and high-temperature durability. By correlating phase composition with measured S-parameters, researchers can optimize absorber formulations and processing conditions to achieve reliable, broadband EMI shielding.<h4>Instrument &amp; software&nbsp;</h4>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=3&amp;search=ARL%E2%84%A2+X%E2%80%99TRA+Companion">Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ X’TRA Companion X-Ray Diffractometer</a> (c.f. Figure 1) is a simple, easy-to-use benchtop instrument for routine phase analysis as well as more advanced applications. The ARL X’TRA Companion XRD uses a θ/θ goniometer (160 mm radius) in Bragg-Brentano geometry coupled with a 600 W X-ray source (Cu or Co). The radial and axial collimation of the beam is controlled by divergence and Soller slits, while air scattering is reduced by a variable beam knife. An integrated water chiller is available as an option. Thanks to the state-of-the art solid state pixel detector (55x55 μm pitch), the ARL X’TRA Companion XRD provides very fast data collection and comes with single-click Rietveld quantification capabilities and automated result transmission to a LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) seamless integrated into Thermo Scientific™ SolstiX™ Pronto instrument control software.<h4>Your benefits&nbsp;</h4>The ARL X’TRA Companion XRD system delivers high-quality data in 10 minutes, enabling phase quantification, reliable identification of SiC polytypes, and advanced interpretation of anisotropic micro strain in Co. With the PONKCS method, the amorphous fraction can be quantified accurately. These structural insights directly link to physical properties such as dielectric–magnetic balance, EMI shielding efficiency, and radar absorption performance, providing a basis for fine-tuning materials to application needs.

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The pharma industry and data integrity can be mentioned in the same breath, including Anton Paar's measuring equipment, where data protection is integral to the device.Data integrity has now been extended from the device to the AP Connect Pharma edition. This software allows you to store, verify, and validate your data easily in your own SQL database. Now there is also the possibility to link non-Anton Paar devices with this software allowing us to automate your entire lab!To show you all the possibilities of data integrity on our devices and AP Connect, we are setting up a webinar 'Data Integrity' on February 6th, 2025, from 10 am till noon.During this webinar, we will cover topics such as:<ul><li>Pharma Qualification according to 21 CFR part 11 of your device and software</li><li>Data Integrity with Audit Trail at device and software level</li><li>AP Connect Pharma client-server-based software for verification, and validation with the possibility of Active Directory</li><li>Virtual demonstration</li></ul>Guest speakers Georg Roth and Wolfgang Zichner, from Anton Paar GmbH, and our Belgian specialists will guide you through this interesting subject matter.On top of this, all participants receive our specially designed e-book "Field Guide to Data Integrity in Regulated Industries" and a coffee break package** will only be sent to participants in Belgium and Luxembourg.

Anton Paar: Data Integrity - the Anton Paar way

Data Integrity - the Anton Paar way

Data integrity has now been extended from the device to the AP Connect Pharma edition. This software allows you to store, verify, and validate your data easily.

<h4>Eight Webinars and a Roundtable with Experts from Merck&nbsp;</h4>Analytical Excellence Week' is organized to empower professionals in the field of analytical chemistry. Over the course of eight insightful sessions, industry experts will share their knowledge and best practices to streamline your analytical workflows and enhance your efficiency.From understanding quality grades in inorganics and solvents to exploring sustainable practices in the lab, each webinar covers essential topics that will enhance your analytical capabilities. Learn how to optimize your Karl Fischer titration, achieve precision in PFAS testing, and gain troubleshooting tips for LC-MS to effectively address common challenges and improve your laboratory results. The sessions will also address critical aspects of safety and sustainability, ensuring you are well-equipped to handle hazardous chemicals responsibly while making strides toward greener laboratory practices.This is an invaluable opportunity to gain insights that can significantly optimize your analytical processes. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your expertise and contribute to a more efficient and sustainable future in analytical workflows. Each session is specifically designed to address essential topics that directly impact your daily practices, making it relevant for all professionals working in a chemical analysis laboratory.<h3>Day 2: Tuesday, 11 February</h3><h4>Dihydropinene, γ-Valerolactone, and Dimethyl Isosorbide: Bio-Sourced Versatile Green Solvents for Diverse Organic Synthesis</h4>The growing environmental concerns and regulatory restrictions on conventional organic solvents derived from non-renewable sources have spurred the search for greener, sustainable alternatives. This presentation will explore the potential of dihydropinene (DHP), γ-valerolactone (GVL), and dimethyl isosorbide (DMI) as bio-sourced and biodegradable solvents, offering a promising solution to replace toxic and non-renewable solvents. DHP, derived from turpentine oil, is an effective substitute for solvents such as n-hexane, benzene, and dichloromethane, while GVL and DMI are ideal replacements for hazardous solvents such as DMF, NMP, and DMA.These solvents not only perform well in various chemical transformations but also offer significant environmental benefits due to their biodegradability, low toxicity, and recyclability. The presentation will highlight the applications of DHP, GVL, and DMI in green chemistry, showcasing their potential in organic synthesis and industrial processes. It will also discuss their role in advancing sustainable practices, reducing dependency on fossil-based solvents, and promoting safer working environments. By focusing on green solvent solutions, the presentation will emphasize their future potential in scientific research, production, and industrial applications.By attending this webinar, you will learn:<ul><li>Sustainable Solvent Alternatives: How bio-based solvents such as DHP, GVL, and DMI can replace conventional toxic solvents, providing eco-friendly, biodegradable options for chemical processes.</li><li>Environmental and Safety Benefits: The environmental advantages of these solvents, including biodegradability, low toxicity, and recyclability, and how they promote safer and greener practices in research and industry.</li><li>Practical Applications: How these solvents can be effectively used in organic synthesis, industrial processes, and various scientific fields, contributing to more sustainable and efficient chemical solutions.</li></ul>Who should attend: This presentation will benefit those working in pharmaceutical and drug discovery R&amp;D, process development of API, environmental scientists and sustainability experts, industry professionals in chemical engineering and manufacturing, materials science researchers, and students and researchers in green chemistry.<blockquote>Presenter: Saikat Sinha, (R&amp;D Manager, Merck)&nbsp;</blockquote><h4>Enhance Your PFAS Testing: Achieve Precision and Reduce Background Noise with Specialized Consumables</h4>Join this presentation to explore advanced LC-MS/MS methods for determining PFAS analytes at low levels across diverse samples and matrices. Learn how to identify contamination sources, reduce background noise, and improve testing precision with specific recommendations on PFAS-qualified consumables. Discover various LC-MS/MS PFAS testing workflows and strategies to minimize errors, supported by data from both regulated and non-regulated methods.By attending this webinar, you will learn:<ul><li>Detailed insights into different LC-MS/MS PFAS methods</li><li>Techniques to identify and test contamination sources</li><li>Strategies to reduce background noise</li><li>Practical tips and tricks for improved testing</li></ul>Who should attend: This webinar is essential for lab technicians, lab managers, and quality assurance managers involved in developing in-house methods or verifying regulated testing protocols such as EPA Methods 533, 537.1, and 1633.<blockquote>Presenter: Patrik Appelblad, (Fellow and Technical Lead, Analytical Chemistry R&amp;D, Merck)&nbsp;</blockquote>

Merck: Webinar Series & Expert Roundtable

Webinar Series & Expert Roundtable (Day 2)

(Day 2) - Part 1: Dihydropinene, γ-Valerolactone, and Dimethyl Isosorbide: Solvents for Organic Synthesis and Part 2: Enhance Your PFAS Testing

<h4>Eight Webinars and a Roundtable with Experts from Merck</h4>Analytical Excellence Week' is organized to empower professionals in the field of analytical chemistry. Over the course of eight insightful sessions, industry experts will share their knowledge and best practices to streamline your analytical workflows and enhance your efficiency.From understanding quality grades in inorganics and solvents to exploring sustainable practices in the lab, each webinar covers essential topics that will enhance your analytical capabilities. Learn how to optimize your Karl Fischer titration, achieve precision in PFAS testing, and gain troubleshooting tips for LC-MS to effectively address common challenges and improve your laboratory results.The sessions will also address critical aspects of safety and sustainability, ensuring you are well-equipped to handle hazardous chemicals responsibly while making strides toward greener laboratory practices.This is an invaluable opportunity to gain insights that can significantly optimize your analytical processes. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your expertise and contribute to a more efficient and sustainable future in analytical workflows.Each session is specifically designed to address essential topics that directly impact your daily practices, making it relevant for all professionals working in a chemical analysis laboratory.<h3>Day 1: Monday, 10 February</h3><h4>Navigating Quality Grades Part 1: Inorganics and Solvents for Classical Analysis and Research</h4>Join us for an insightful webinar focused on the critical process of selecting the right quality grade for inorganic reagents and solvents used both in analytical and research applications. We will provide an in-depth overview of various quality grades, including ACS grade and EMSURE®, and discuss their specific attributes, including purity, regulatory support, and packaging. Gain valuable insights into the importance of this choice and its impact on the quality of your lab processes and outcomes.By attending this webinar, you will:<ul><li>Understand the significance of choosing the right quality grade for your lab applications</li><li>Explore the available quality grades, including ACS grade and EMSURE®, and their specific attributes</li><li>Recognize the impact of quality grade selection</li><li>Learn best practices for selecting and utilizing the appropriate quality grade for several applications</li></ul>Who should attend:This webinar is designed for professionals involved in laboratory work who seek to enhance their understanding of quality grades for inorganic reagents and solvents. It is particularly relevant for lab technicians, researchers, and managers in analytical labs (like QC, environmental, etc.) method development and research laboratories that are looking to optimize their processes and outcomes.<blockquote>Presenter: Christian Roth (Senior Product Manager Inorganics, Merck)Presenter: Lyra Christianson (Product Manager Solvents, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, an affiliate of Merck)</blockquote><h4>Navigating Quality Grades Part 2: Solvents and Reagents for Chromatography Applications</h4>This second part focuses on the critical process of selecting the right quality grades used in chromatography applications. We provide an in-depth overview of various quality grades, from Suprasolv® solvents for GC to LiChrosolv® solvents for HPLC, in combination with LiChropurTM reagents, and discuss their specific attributes, including purity, regulatory support, and packaging. The topic will be illustrated by typical HPLC and LC-MS applications.By attending this webinar, you will learn:<ul><li>Which grades are suitable for which chromatographic analysis</li><li>What are the specific attributes of the solvents and reagents</li><li>How to combine different quality grades meaningfully</li><li>How to identify and differentiate between various quality grades of reagents and solvents.</li><li>To understand the critical importance of selecting the appropriate quality grade for your specific analytical applications</li></ul>Who should attendLab technicians, lab managers, and quality control-related persons who need to understand how to select the different quality grades for HPLC and LC-MS applications.<blockquote>Presenter: Patric Klein, (Global Product Manager Organic and Inorganics Instrumental Analysis, Merck)Presenter: Fernando Luengo, (Global Product Manager HPLC Solvents, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, an affiliate of Merck)Presenter: Daniel Weibel, (Global Product Manager Solvents, Merck)</blockquote>

Webinar Series & Expert Roundtable (Day 1)

Navigating Quality Grades Part 1: Inorganics and Solvents for Classical Analysis and Research and Part 2: Solvents and Reagents for Chromatography Applications

<h4>Eight Webinars and a Roundtable with Experts from Merck</h4>Analytical Excellence Week' is organized to empower professionals in the field of analytical chemistry. Over the course of eight insightful sessions, industry experts will share their knowledge and best practices to streamline your analytical workflows and enhance your efficiency.From understanding quality grades in inorganics and solvents to exploring sustainable practices in the lab, each webinar covers essential topics that will enhance your analytical capabilities. Learn how to optimize your Karl Fischer titration, achieve precision in PFAS testing, and gain troubleshooting tips for LC-MS to effectively address common challenges and improve your laboratory results.The sessions will also address critical aspects of safety and sustainability, ensuring you are well-equipped to handle hazardous chemicals responsibly while making strides toward greener laboratory practices.This is an invaluable opportunity to gain insights that can significantly optimize your analytical processes. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your expertise and contribute to a more efficient and sustainable future in analytical workflows.Each session is specifically designed to address essential topics that directly impact your daily practices, making it relevant for all professionals working in a chemical analysis laboratory.<h3>Day 3: Wednesday, 12 February</h3><h4>Optimize Your Karl Fischer Titration: Expert Insights for Enhanced Results</h4>With Karl Fischer titration, you can quickly and accurately determine water content in a wide variety of samples. The accuracy of the results depends on a well-defined titration application process. Pre-titration and titer determination are essential for obtaining correct results. The main challenges arise from samples that do not dissolve or that undergo side reactions in standard solvents. Learn the measures you can take to release water from such samples and the preferred methods to use—volumetry or coulometry. Additionally, discover how digital data transfer enables efficient, fast, and secure data integration with your titrator software.By attending this webinar, you will learn:<ul><li>The key steps in the Karl Fischer titration process</li><li>The importance of accurate pre-titration and regular titer determination</li><li>Effective methods for completely releasing water from your samples</li><li>How digital data transfer can streamline and secure your daily data transfer and documentation</li><li>Practical tips for overcoming daily challenges in Karl Fischer Titration</li></ul>Who should attend: This webinar will be especially valuable for individuals involved in developing Karl Fischer titration applications, performing titrations in QC labs or during in-process control, and those responsible for assessing and enhancing processes. This includes lab technicians, lab managers, and quality assurance managers across various segments.<blockquote>Presenter: Bettina Straub-Jubb, (Global Product Manager Analytical Technologies, Merck)</blockquote><h4>Beyond Safety Standards – Best Practices for Safe Handling of Hazardous Chemicals</h4>This webinar illustrates the role of safety in the lab as well as the challenges that can occur while handling hazardous goods in the daily lab work and how to overcome these challenges. Rules and regulations for daily handling of hazardous goods are discussed, and options are shown on how to improve daily processes regarding personal safety. The presentation focuses on the prevention of accidents, emergency help in case of chemical spillages, and safe and reliable cleaning of lab equipment. Join the webinar for an informative overview of safety solutions and tools for maximum safety and reliability in your lab.By attending this webinar, you will learn:<ul><li>Basic safety risks and rules for daily handling of hazardous goods and options for how to improve daily processes regarding personal safety</li><li>Packaging-related safety topics</li><li>Practical guidelines for handling hazardous chemicals in case of spillages</li><li>Lab equipment cleaning know-how for reliable analytical results</li></ul>Who should attend: Staff and head of chemical labs (e.g. quality control, research), as well as safety managers/safety engineers for chemical laboratories.<blockquote>Presenter: Annett Schneider, (Global Product Manager and Lead Expert for Safety Products and Essentials, Merck)&nbsp;</blockquote>

Webinar Series & Expert Roundtable (Day 3)

Part 1: Optimize Your Karl Fischer Titration and Part 2: Beyond Safety Standards – Best Practices for Safe Handling of Hazardous Chemicals

Laboratory balance cleaning is extremely important for accurate weighing results and operator safety. It can be challenging but also fast and easy if you know how to do it right.A clean analytical balance or precision balance is the first step toward safe and accurate weighing. Cleaning increases user safety reduces the risk of cross-contamination, and is the most important action to prolong instrument life. Join our free live webinar to find out more about the benefits of and solutions for cleaning your balance.Program:<ul><li>Why cleaning lab equipment is important for safety and weighing accuracy</li><li>The consequences of not cleaning your balances correctly</li><li>How often you should clean your balance</li><li>The detergents that are suitable for balance cleaning</li><li>The balance features that support fast and effortless cleaning</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Adriano Guiso (Trainer, METTLER TOLEDO)</blockquote>

Mettler Toledo: Laboratory Balance Cleaning

Laboratory Balance Cleaning

Join our free live webinar to find out more about the benefits of and solutions for cleaning your balance.

Food and environment testing labs face many challenges and are under pressure to maximize efficiency, productivity, and profitability. Customers expect rapid analysis, with testing done using best-in-class instrument and methods that comply with constantly evolving test regulations. Agilent provides instrumentation, software, consumable, services, and support to help you meet your food and environment testing challenges.In order to increase the effectiveness and productivity of elemental analysis in food and environmental samples, in this first session we will exchange tips and the newest Agilent technology available.<blockquote>Presenter:&nbsp; Dr. Nopparat Vorapalawut (Spectroscopy Solutions Development Manager, Agilent Technologies)Nopparat joined Agilent Technologies in position of Spectroscopy Application Field Service Engineer and is currently Agilent’s Spectroscopy product specialist based in Thailand.She graduated Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry and having previously worked in post-doctoral researcher in France and join Agilent in 2016.At Agilent, she is supporting in technical sales and requirement from customers.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Optimizing your food environmental testing: Expert tips and insights with atomic and molecular spectroscopy

Atomic Spectroscopy

To boost effectiveness and productivity of elemental analysis in food and environmental samples, we´ll exchange tips and the newest Agilent technology available

Session 1: Atomic Spectroscopy

<h5>By attending this webinar, you will learn about:</h5><ul><li>The most common causes of unplanned downtime and inconsistent results, and what you can do to reduce this unplanned downtime.</li><li>New sample introduction components for ICP-OES that improve analytical performance and reduce blockages when analyzing challenging sample matrices.</li><li>Essential operational tips and guidelines that can help you improve the performance of your ICP-OES when analyzing challenging sample matrices.</li></ul><h5>Event Overview</h5>Improving efficiency in routine analyses in your lab is crucial and should be a priority for any lab. Running challenging sample matrices using the ICP-OES technique poses many challenges for your analysts. They risk unplanned downtime from potential nebulizer or injector blockage, or other sample related issues. This sacrifices your sample throughput as your analysts need to first solve the issues – and then re-run samples where the results have been impacted by the loss of sensitivity from the partial or complete blockage. Challenging sample matrices can also increase your cost of ownership as components that wear need more frequent replacement.In this webinar, we'll provide an overview of some new sample introduction components that remove those pain points around running challenging sample matrices by ICP-OES efficiently. We’ll highlight the unique design features that enhance the total dissolved solid and particle handling capabilities, reducing the risk of nebulizer and injector blockage.We’ll demonstrate the capabilities of this robust sample introduction system with two challenging sample matrices, including used lubricating oils, where carbon build-up and larger wear metal particles can create a blockage risk. The second matrix is “black mass” – the material created when lithium-ion batteries are shredded and processed in battery recycling facilities. This complex mixture includes high concentrations of valuable minerals including lithium, which can cause rapid and premature degradation of the injector, combined with insoluble suspended carbon particles, which can also create a blockage risk.<h5>Who Should Attend:</h5>This webinar is recommended for any analyst or lab manager looking to improve efficiency and reduce downtime in their routine analysis workflows when running challenging sample matrices with their ICP-OES analyses, by utilizing a robust sample introduction system.<blockquote>Presenter: James Dellis (ICP-OES Supplies Product Manager, Agilent, Melbourne, Australia)James graduated from Swinburne University of Technology with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Prior to joining Agilent, he worked within the Geochemical and Precious Metal industry. James joined Agilent in 2017 as an R&amp;D Applications Chemist for Supplies Product Development and is now the ICP-OES and Molecular Supplies Product Manager. He has over 13 years' experience in Analytical Chemistry and Atomic Spectroscopy. He is based at Agilent’s Spectroscopy Technology Innovation Centre in Melbourne, Australia.Presenter: Alejandro Amorin (Atomic Spectroscopy Applications Chemist, Agilent, Melbourne, Australia)Alejandro Amorin graduated from Universidad Central de Venezuela in Caracas, Venezuela with a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors, majoring in Chemistry. Prior to joining Agilent, Alejandro worked as a Research Chemist with DCG Partnership, developing new calibration standard blends for GC methods. Alejandro joined Agilent in 2012 as an Applications Chemist. He has worked on development of new spectroscopy consumables and provided applications support for Agilent spectroscopy instrument users around the world. Through his work experience, he has years of hands-on experience in diverse instrumental analysis techniques, including GC, IC, HPLC, AAS &amp; ICP combined with classical wet chemistry techniques. He is based at Agilent’s Spectroscopy Technology Innovation Centre in Melbourne, Australia.Presenter: Eric Vanclay (Marketing Director - Spectroscopy Supplies, Agilent, Melbourne, Australia)Eric Vanclay graduated from Monash University in Melbourne, Australia with a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in Chemistry in 1985, and has since completed further postgraduate studies in Marketing. He joined Varian in 1988 and has worked in a number of roles including Atomic Absorption Product Specialist, Atomic Absorption Product Manager, Export Marketing Manager, European Field Sales/Applications Specialist (atomic spectroscopy), ICP-OES Product Manager and MP-AES Product Manager. After the acquisition of Varian by Agilent, Eric took on the role of Spectroscopy Supplies Marketing Manager, with responsibility for field sales support, customer support, product development and marketing of the spectroscopy supplies. He has over 30 years' experience with all of the atomic spectroscopy techniques. He is based at Agilent’s Spectroscopy Technology Innovation Centre in Melbourne, Australia.</blockquote>

Separation Science: Improving Efficiency with Challenging ICP-OES Applications Utilizing a Robust Sample Introduction System

Improving Efficiency with Challenging ICP-OES Applications Utilizing a Robust Sample Introduction System

We'll provide an overview of some new sample introduction components that remove pain points around running challenging sample matrices by ICP-OES efficiently. 

Improving Efficiency with Challenging ICP-OES Applications 

Join this virtual demonstration of the Thermo Scientific iCAP MX Series ICP-MS to learn how Qtegra ISDS Intelligent Matrix Handling (IMH) reduces sample-to-sample carryover and maintenance of your instrument.In this webinar we will look at how the unique interface design and control of the iCAP MX Series can reduced daily variations in performance, enhacing the accuracy and reliability of measurements regardlress of the sample matrix.See how your lab can use Intelligent Matrix Handling (IMH) and argon gas dilution (AGD) to reduce matrix deposition on the interface, decrease QC failures and run for extended periods between maintenance.Ensure detection limit requirements are consistenly achieved using IntelliLens, optimizing sensitivity per analyte with intelligent tuning algorithms.Additional WebinarsTake advantage of our growing library of convenient and educational recorded webinars and resources. <a style="user-select:auto;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/uk/en/home/about-us/events/industrial/analytical-innovations-webinars.html?cid=E.24CMD.EL112.21227.01" fr-original-style="">Visit our webinars page&nbsp;</a><blockquote>Presenter: Matthew Gregory (Field Applications Scientist, North EMEA, Trace Elemental Analysis, Thermo Fisher Scientific)<div>After graduating from the University of Surrey with an MChem in Chemistry, Matthew has gained 20 years’ experience of trace elemental analysis in industry, working in environmental and precious metal research laboratories. In 2018, Matthew joined Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Applications Specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland.</div>Presenter: David Fishwick (Field Applications Scientist, North EMEA, Trace Elemental Analysis, Thermo Fisher Scientific)David joined Thermo in 2022 as an Applications Specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland. Prior to joining Thermo, David has gained experience of trace elemental analysis and chromatography in industry, working in GMP, GLP and UKAS accrediated R&amp;D and pharmaceutical laboratories. David holds a BSc in Chemistry from Bangor University.Presenter: Petra Gerhards (Regional Marketing Manager, AAT, EMEA, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</blockquote>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Increasing Matrix Robustness using Intelligent Matrix Handling (IMH) with Thermo Scientific iCAP MX Series ICP-MS

Increasing Matrix Robustness using Intelligent Matrix Handling (IMH) with Thermo Scientific iCAP MX Series ICP-MS

Join this virtual demonstration of the Thermo Scientific iCAP MX Series ICP-MS to learn how Qtegra ISDS IMH reduces sample-to-sample carryover.

Increasing Matrix Robustness with iCAP MX Series ICP-MS

Analytical laboratories face continuous pressure to handle increasing sample volumes while delivering rapid, high-quality results. Quality managers and analysts must balance competing demands: maintaining precision and accuracy, meeting regulatory requirements, reducing environmental impact, and optimizing costs. These challenges are particularly acute in moisture analysis, where traditional methods often require significant time and resources, while inconsistencies between operators can impact reliability.Join industry experts as they explore modern approaches to moisture analysis in chemical, polymer, and petrochemical environments. This educational session will examine how laboratories can overcome common analytical challenges through the integration of complementary techniques. Through real-world examples and industry case studies, we'll discuss how combining reference methods with spectroscopic techniques can enhance laboratory efficiency. The session will conclude with insights from Lubrizol's experience in modernizing their analytical workflows, offering practical takeaways for laboratories looking to improve their testing procedures.<h5>Key Learning Objectives:</h5><ul><li>Fundamentals of Karl Fischer and NIR analysis</li><li>Strategies for workflow optimization and automation</li><li>Practical considerations for implementing new analytical methods</li><li>How OMNIS reduces waste while increasing speed and accuracy</li></ul><h5>Who Should Attend:</h5><ul><li>Analytical lab managers</li><li>Quality control or assurance mangers/directors</li><li>Process engineers or production managers</li><li>Anyone interested in learning about more efficient ways to do moisture analysis</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Bridget Brassell (Quality Assurance Improvement Manager, Lubrizol)Presenter:&nbsp;Eduardo Simoes, MSc (Titration Product Specialist, Metrohm USA)Presenter:&nbsp;Lenzi Williams, PhD (Spectroscopy Product Specialist, Metrohm USA)Presenter:&nbsp;Alexandra Taylor (Contributing Editor, C&amp;EN Media Group)</blockquote>

C&EN: From Challenges to Solutions: Revolutionizing Moisture Analysis with NIR and Titration

From Challenges to Solutions: Revolutionizing Moisture Analysis with NIR and Titration

Join industry experts as they explore modern approaches to moisture analysis in chemical, polymer, and petrochemical environments. 

Revolutionizing Moisture Analysis with NIR and Titration

With laboratories worldwide facing growing demands for accurate and accessible analytics, LabSolutions BiX 3.2 enables an updated platform to enhance instrument management and operator management while continuously improving efficiency.Join us for an exclusive session on Digital Classrooms, where we uncover the newest version of LabSolutions BiX – a state-of-the-art platform designed for laboratory analytics and asset management.Discover how these newly added features can help you evaluate laboratory efficiency at a glance, effectively schedule and monitor instrument analysis, and simplify the monitoring of lab performance, delivering insights to both instruments and operators.Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of your laboratory!<h5>Learning Objectives:</h5>Learn how LabSolutions BiX 3.2 helps you to:<ul><li>To effectively manage your laboratory</li><li>Efficiently plan your instrument analyses using the centralized instrument booking feature</li><li>Evaluate the percentage efficiency of instrument usage across the lab</li><li>Significantly enhance overall lab efficiency</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Kanimozhi Sivarajan (Informatics Manager Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd)Dr. Kani is having 10 years of experince in Laboratory Management and Informatics &nbsp;Systems. She is serving as Informatics Manager at Shimadzu Asia Pacific, Singapore, &nbsp;providing Lab Informatics Solutions such as LabSolutions CS, LIMS and other QMS applications. She is supporting customers from various segments on implementing laboratory automation and responsible for providing consultation on streamlining Lab Workflows, Regulatory Compliance requirements for Electronic Data Management and Lab Practices/Analysis.&nbsp;</blockquote>

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With The Latest LabSolutions BiX 3.2

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