<h4>Do you use results of chemical analyses as a basis for your decisions and judgements?</h4>Those of us working in accredited laboratories or dealing with issues concerning the quality of measurements, would like to inform you about some important changes concerning the way the results of measurements are presented. These changes make it easier for you as an end-user to make correct decisions.<h4>Nobody is perfect!</h4>Results of analyses cannot be perfect! We hope this does not come as a big surprise to you. We use the term measurement uncertainty to describe this lack of perfection.<h4>The analytical process</h4>In each step of the analytical work, from sampling to the final measurement, deviations from the true value occur and measurement conditions vary. We take measures and perform controls regularly to assure that these deviations and variations together are small enough to make sure the end result fulfils your requirements. When we don’t have full information about all of the steps, e.g. when sampling and initial sample preparation are performed by you as a customer, you can assist us by providing detailed information about how that work was performed. Our experts are ready to advise on all matters regarding sampling. Please contact the laboratory beforehand.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_Important_information_to_our_customers_concerning_the_quality_of_measurements_2_d885f6b051.jpg" alt="Eurachem: The analytical process" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_Important_information_to_our_customers_concerning_the_quality_of_measurements_2_d885f6b051.jpg 139w," sizes="100vw" width="562" height="630"><h4>Results should be fit-for-the-purpose</h4>The accuracy of the results must of course not be too low nor too high since this would increase the costs. It should be fit for the intended purpose. If you are unsure on what level of accuracy you need, do not hesitate to contact the laboratory.<h4>Uncertainty and limiting values</h4>Many analyses are made to assure that limiting values are not exceeded. Without information about the measurement uncertainty it may appear to be very easy to make decisions, but these decision may be incorrect, with, e.g. economical consequences when rejecting instead of accepting a product, judicial consequences when returning a verdict of guilty instead of not guilty, or medical consequences when carrying out an unnecessary treatment. There are numerous examples!<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_Important_information_to_our_customers_concerning_the_quality_of_measurements_3_f0ef8edc77.jpg" alt="Eurachem: Uncertainty and limiting values" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_Important_information_to_our_customers_concerning_the_quality_of_measurements_3_f0ef8edc77.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="932" height="453">With a realistic measurement uncertainty the information included in the result becomes much more useful.<h4>It will be easier to compare results</h4>Most laboratories have until now chosen not to state measurement uncertainty in the test report. Instead, such information has only been given when the customer has asked for itIn the future, information about the measurement uncertainty will appear more frequently in the test report. It is also possible that you will bump into new and unfamiliar quality terms. This is due to the fact that there are new international guides and standards describing a common and partly new terminology. One of the objectives is to make it easier for you as a customer to compare test results.<h4>What could it look like?</h4>When reporting the test result we will give the normal information about what we have measured. When the results are followed by uncertainty statements, they are presented as intervals within which the true values are expected to lie with a certain level of confidence (usually 95%). In the example below the lead content is 1.65 ± 0.15 mmol·kg-1, that is between 1.50 and 1.80. The measurement uncertainty is also often reported relatively, in %.<ul><li>Total lead content (Pb): 1.65 mmol·kg-1&nbsp;</li><li>Measurement uncertainty: 0.15 mmol·kg-1 (9.1%)&nbsp;</li></ul>The stated uncertainty is an expanded measurement uncertainty (U). It was obtained by multiplying the combined standard uncertainty uc with a coverage factor k equal to 2. This corresponds approximately to a 95 % confidence interval.<h4>All’s well that ends well...</h4>The requirements for a consistent way of reporting test results are increasing. Therefore, those of us involved in measurements are eager to assure ourselves that we understand your needs. You will notice this in your contacts with us before, during and after the test assignment. We hope that you will be satisfied with the final result.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_Important_information_to_our_customers_concerning_the_quality_of_measurements_4_f870b1a7b8.jpg" alt="Eurachem: All’s well that ends well..." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_Important_information_to_our_customers_concerning_the_quality_of_measurements_4_f870b1a7b8.jpg 159w," sizes="100vw" width="713" height="701">

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<h4>A comprehensive analysis of renewable fuel testing technologies, automation, and ISO-compliant proximate analysis</h4>The growing demand for renewable energy has increased the importance of accurate biofuel characterization. Biomass feedstocks and finished fuels must be carefully analyzed to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with international standards. LECO analytical instrumentation supports this work through automated and highly reliable analytical technologies.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/TGA_801_Termogravimetricka_analyza_vlhkosti_popela_tekavych_latek_a_ztraty_zihanim_b73c4cf493.jpg" alt="LECO: Advancing Biofuel Characterization with LECO Analytical Instrumentation: LECO’s TGA801, used for automated biofuel analysis." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_TGA_801_Termogravimetricka_analyza_vlhkosti_popela_tekavych_latek_a_ztraty_zihanim_b73c4cf493.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1164" height="435"><h3>Automated Proximate Analysis with LECO’s TGA801</h3>The<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1877"> LECO TGA801 thermogravimetric analyzer </a>is designed for automated determination of moisture, volatile matter, and ash content in solid fuels. The system can analyze up to 19 samples simultaneously and combine all three parameters into one automated run, improving efficiency and reproducibility.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_31e96f1c96.jpg" alt="LECO Advancing Biofuel Characterization with LECO Analytical Instrumentation: TGA801 system with ceramic turntable and crucibles for ISO 18123 volatile matter determination." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_31e96f1c96.jpg 235w," sizes="100vw" width="860" height="573"><h3>Comparison with ISO Reference Methods</h3>To validate the performance of the automated TGA801 system, comparative studies were conducted using internationally recognized ISO reference methods. Moisture determination was compared with ISO 18134, ash content with ISO 18122, and volatile matter with ISO 18123. These standards prescribe specific temperatures and analytical procedures, but also permit automated systems if equivalent performance can be demonstrated.The comparison included a broad range of materials such as wood pellets, peat, coal, plastics, and waste-derived fuels. Moisture and ash results generated by the TGA801 showed extremely close agreement with the manual ISO procedures. This strong correlation confirms that automated thermogravimetric analysis can provide the same reliability as conventional methods while greatly increasing throughput and reducing labor requirements.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_2_3887128788.jpg" alt="LECO: Advancing Biofuel Characterization with LECO Analytical Instrumentation: ISO method crucibles for manual volatile determination." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_2_3887128788.jpg 172w," sizes="100vw" width="1264" height="1145"><h3>Volatile Matter Correlation Results</h3>For volatile matter analysis, both ISO and TGA procedures measure mass loss during a fixed period at 900 °C. The TGA method introduces an additional heating ramp from the moisture determination step at approximately 105 °C to the higher volatile matter temperature. Despite this procedural difference, the resulting data demonstrated excellent agreement.Testing performed on wood pellets showed a strong linear relationship between the ISO and TGA methods with an R² value of approximately 0.94. The maximum deviation observed was only 1.06%, while the average difference between methods was approximately 0.1%. These results confirm the ability of the TGA801 to produce highly accurate volatile matter measurements across a variety of biomass and fuel matrices.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_2_40f7189cef.jpg" alt="LECO Advancing Biofuel Characterization with LECO Analytical Instrumentation: Correlation and comparative data between ISO methods and LECO TGA analysis." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_2_40f7189cef.jpg 172w," sizes="100vw" width="1065" height="967"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_1_7519e8e646.jpg" alt="LECO Advancing Biofuel Characterization with LECO Analytical Instrumentation: Correlation and comparative data between ISO methods and LECO TGA analysis." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_1_7519e8e646.jpg 228w," sizes="100vw" width="1641" height="1120"><h3>Advantages of Automated Biofuel Analysis</h3><ul><li>High sample throughput with simultaneous multi-sample analysis.</li><li>Fully automated workflows reducing operator involvement.</li><li>Integrated determination of moisture, ash, and volatile matter in one run.</li><li>Excellent reproducibility and data consistency.</li><li>Strong agreement with ISO reference methods without additional calibration.</li><li>Improved data security and laboratory efficiency.</li><li>Suitable for research laboratories, industrial quality control, and fuel certification.</li></ul><h3>Automate Your Lab Today</h3>LECO analytical instrumentation provides a comprehensive solution for modern biofuel characterization. From calorific value determination and elemental composition analysis to ash fusibility and automated proximate analysis, these technologies support both scientific research and industrial production with fast, reliable, and reproducible results. The TGA801 demonstrates how automation can significantly improve laboratory efficiency while maintaining full compliance with ISO reference methods. By integrating moisture, ash, and volatile matter analysis into a single automated workflow, the system reduces labor requirements, increases throughput, and enhances data quality. As renewable energy continues to expand globally, advanced analytical systems will remain essential for ensuring fuel quality, supporting regulatory compliance, and driving innovation in sustainable energy technologies. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1877">Explore the features of the LECO TGA801 today.</a>

Advancing Biofuel Characterization with LECO Analytical Instrumentation

Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezICPMS Library in the week of 6th July 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 brochure by Agilent Technologies, application note by Shimadzu and other document by Thermo Fisher Scientific!<h3>1. Agilent Technologies: The Easiest Smart Decision You Can Make - The Agilent 9500 ICP-MS</h3><ul><li>Brochure</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/br_9500_icp_ms_5994_9160en_agilent_240554d484.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>The brochure presents the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=9500">Agilent 9500 ICP-MS</a> as an ICP-QQQ system designed to bring triple quadrupole performance into routine laboratories without adding unnecessary complexity. It addresses common ICP-MS challenges such as spectral interferences, complex matrices, method development, re-runs, and the limitations of single quadrupole ICP-MS. The 9500 is positioned as a system that delivers reliable, interference-free trace element data while simplifying operation, method setup, and troubleshooting.A central feature of the system is Agilent’s proprietary Dual-Cell System (DCS), which combines Advanced Helium Mode (AHM) and Air mode. AHM replaces multiple traditional tune modes with one streamlined mode, helping reduce acquisition time by more than 33% while improving sensitivity, especially for low-mass elements. Air mode uses ambient air for oxygen mass-shift reactions, enabling effective removal of difficult on-mass interferences without the need for additional oxygen cylinders or related safety infrastructure.The brochure also highlights the system’s practical design improvements. These include Easy-fit sample introduction, automatic gas connections and torch alignment, improved access to the spray chamber, torch, cones, and peristaltic pump, reduced power consumption, lower exhaust flow, enhanced corrosion resistance, and a smaller footprint compared with previous ICP-QQQ systems. The 9500 also supports demanding applications such as high-salinity seawater analysis, rare earth element interference removal, and sub-ppt impurity analysis in high-purity titanium.Software and automation are presented as key parts of the workflow. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=OpenLab+ICP-MS">OpenLab ICP-MS </a>provides method development tools such as Method Advisor, preset methods, batch conversion from existing single quadrupole ICP-MS methods, guided diagnostics, reporting, and IntelliQuant screening. The 9500 can also be integrated with Agilent autosamplers, the AVS MS switching valve, and ADS 2 autodilutor to automate calibration, dilution, analysis, and reporting. Overall, the brochure positions the Agilent 9500 ICP-MS as a more accessible, productive, and future-ready ICP-QQQ platform for laboratories needing reliable results across complex sample types.<h3>2. Shimadzu: Continuous Automatic Measurement of Static Spring Constant and Dynamic Properties before and after Durability Tests on Rubber Vibration Isolators by Combination Test Software</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_01_01061_en_7301fb4069.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>A rubber vibration isolator is a product designed to prevent or mitigate the transmission of vibration and shock. It is widely used in various fields such as transportation equipment, construction, and industrial machinery.&nbsp;<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=JIS+K+6385">JIS K 6385</a> “Rubber vibration isolators - Test methods” defines several test methods and terms for evaluating the performance of rubber vibration isolators. In order to estimate the fatigue life of rubber vibration isolators, a durability test method is specified in which the rubber vibration isolator is subjected to repeated loads to evaluate the presence of failure, cracks, or changesin properties. It is extremely important to evaluate the durability of rubber vibration isolators because deterioration in their performance can cause noise and instability.&nbsp;Shimadzu’s fatigue and endurance testing machine Servopulser’s Windows Software for 4830 has a function called a combination test, which automatically combines several tests and continuously executesthem. This article introduces an example of continuous automatic measurement of static spring properties and dynamic properties of rubber vibration isolators before and after durability tests, by using a combination test.<h4>Testing Equipment&nbsp;</h4>The EMT-1kNV-50 electromagnetic fatigue and endurance testing machine was used in these tests. Fig. 2 shows a photograph of the testing machine. The electromagnetic actuator with extremely high frequency response enables highly accurate dynamic testing. In these tests, the maximum test frequency was 100 Hz. The EMT series is most suitable for testing at such high frequencies.<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>A fatigue and endurance testing machine was used to compare the static spring properties and dynamic properties of rubber vibration isolators before and after durability testing based on JIS K 6385. Combination testing software enables continuous and automatic execution of each test, thus reducing work time. The highly responsive EMT series also enables high-frequency testing with amplitudes of 0.05 mm and 100 Hz.<h3>3. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Enhancing Monoclonal Antibody Yield and Quality Through Automated Multi-Component Feedback Control Loops Using the MarqMetrix All-In-One Process Raman Analyzer</h3><ul><li>Other document</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/monitoring_polymer_extrusion_wp1275_en_19f05a5436.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>Understanding the structural changes of polymers during the extrusion process is essential for optimizing the manufacturing of extruded products. Extrusion can alter a polymer’s structure and properties in ways that can enhance its performance and functionality. Changes such as the transition from crystalline to amorphous phases or shifts in vibrational modes can be leveraged to tailor the end-polymer’s mechanical, thermal, and optical properties to meet specific application needs.&nbsp;Polymer extrusion is a high-volume manufacturing process where raw plastic materials, such as low-density polyethylene (LDPE) and polylactic acid (PLA), are melted and pushed through a shaped die to create specific and continuous profiles. In twin-screw extruders, this is accomplished using two intermeshing screws and a heating system to increase temperature, shear forces and pressure, in order to efficiently melt and homogenize the polymers. This process allows for the production of a wide range of plastic products with consistent shapes and properties.&nbsp;In addition to polymeric applications, twin-screw extruders are commonly used in pharmaceutical applications for mixing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) with excipients. In battery manufacturing, extruders are used to thoroughly mix anode and cathode materials needed for homogeneous end products. The Thermo Scientific™ Process™ 11 Parallel Twin-Screw Extruder is an ideal tool for processing and compounding various materials in this manner.Vibrational spectroscopic techniques such as Raman spectroscopy are often utilized for off-line evaluation of extrusion products. However, if such techniques can be integrated in line with the extruders, it can facilitate real-time measurements of many qualitative and quantitative aspects of the process.&nbsp;Raman spectroscopy is a technique used to observe vibrational, rotational, and other low-frequency modes in a material. Raman spectroscopy works by shining a monochromatic light source, typically a laser, onto a sample. The light interacts with the molecular vibrations within the sample, causing the light to scatter. Most of the scattered light has the same wavelength as the incident light (Rayleigh scattering), however, a small portion of the scattered light has different wavelengths due to interactions with molecular vibrations. This change in wavelength provides a unique spectral fingerprint of the material, which can be used to identify and characterize the sample’s molecular composition and structure. This data can be translated into quantitative or qualitative information with the use of chemometric modeling techniques such as partial least squares (PLS) regression or principal component analysis (PCA).The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/2233">Thermo Scientific™ MarqMetrix™ All-In-One Process Raman Analyzer</a> allows users to implement Raman spectroscopy directly in line with an extrusion process by using strong and chemically resistant optical probes. MarqMetrix probes can be integrated in line with extruder barrels allowing the continual monitoring of the extrusion process to make quantitative and qualitative decisions in real time.This white paper highlights the integration of the MarqMetrix All-In-One Process Raman Analyzer with the Process 11 Parallel Twin-Screw Extruder to observe polymer processing in real time, directly within the barrel of the extruder. Raman spectroscopy was first used to characterize the differences between the virgin material prior to extrusion, and the same material during extrusion. It was then utilized to indicate when materials had been mixed and then to track the transition from one polymer to another within the extruder system using qualitative chemometric models.&nbsp;The materials used in this study were LDPE and PLA. These materials were chosen due to their popularity in end-products across multiple industries as well as their well-characterized Raman spectra.<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>The integration of the MarqMetrix All-In-One Process Raman Analyzer with the Process 11 Parallel Twin-Screw Extruder has demonstrated significant benefits for real-time, inline process monitoring in polymer extrusion. This study highlighted the capability of Raman spectroscopy to effectively differentiate between solid and molten states of polymers and provided clear identification of transitions from one polymer to another using PCA models. Such information can be utilized to ensure no cross-contamination during polymer change overs and to ensure the quality of the extruded polymers. This proofof-concept study can be further applied to quantify the composition of the composite polymer materials using PLS models. Additionally, the MarqMetrix All-In-One analyzer can also be integrated mid-barrel to understand the reactive extrusion in real time.&nbsp;Overall, the implementation of Raman spectroscopy into polymer extrusion processes offers a multitude of benefits, ranging from real-time monitoring and quality control to process optimization and cost savings. These advantages make Raman spectroscopy an invaluable tool for enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of polymer extrusion operations

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In 1936, the Laboratory Equipment Company introduced the first rapid carbon determinator for the American iron and steel industry.  Today, almost 80 years later, LECO is recognized globally as a leader in the development of high-quality analytical instrumentation, mass spectrometers, comprehensive two-dimensional chromatography, metallography & optical equipment as well as consumables.

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<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div>This webinar presents advanced thermogravimetric solutions for automated moisture and ash determination in sewage sludge and wastewater applications using the LECO TGM800 and TGA801 analyzers. Increasing regulatory requirements and the need for reliable sludge characterization demand analytical methods that combine accuracy, automation, and high throughput while minimizing operator involvement. The presentation introduces the principles of thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and demonstrates how LECO instrumentation provides efficient alternatives to traditional loss-on-drying and ash determination procedures.The webinar covers the operational theory, hardware design, and analytical capabilities of both systems, including automated weighing, controlled furnace atmospheres, programmable temperature profiles, and simultaneous multi-sample analysis. Practical examples from wastewater and sludge management applications illustrate the determination of dry matter, volatile solids, and ash content in water, slurry, and dried sludge samples. Comparative studies between TGM and TGA methodologies highlight analytical precision, reproducibility, and workflow improvements.Special emphasis is placed on the advantages of automation for environmental laboratories, including reduced manual handling, improved documentation and data security, safer processing of toxic or odorous samples, and enhanced analytical consistency. Real-world case studies demonstrate how thermogravimetric techniques support sludge management processes and optimize monitoring of drying and combustion efficiency. In addition, the webinar outlines broader applications of thermogravimetric analysis across food, feed, soil, coal, ores, and municipal waste materials.Overall, the webinar demonstrates that automated thermogravimetric moisture and ash analysis provides a robust, precise, and efficient solution for modern environmental and wastewater laboratories seeking reliable characterization of sewage sludge and related materials.<blockquote>Presenter: Michael Jakob (Elemental Field Product Manager)</blockquote></div></div></div>

LECO: Dry Matter and Ash Determination in Wastewater and Sewage Sludge

Dry Matter and Ash Determination in Wastewater and Sewage Sludge

Master sewage sludge characterization. Discover automated TGA workflows for precise dry matter, volatile solids, and ash determination with LECO

TGA Analysis: Dry Matter and Ash in Wastewater Sludge

<h4>A Practical Webinar for Wastewater Testing and Compliance Professionals</h4>Nitrogen analysis plays a critical role in wastewater treatment, compliance monitoring, and nutrient management, yet selecting the right method and interpreting results correctly can be complex. In this webinar, we’ll break down the most common nitrogen parameters, including ammonia, nitrate/nitrite, TKN, and total nitrogen, and explain how these measurements support both regulatory reporting and process control.Attendees will gain practical insight into commonly used analytical methods, sample handling and QA/QC best practices, and how to avoid common reporting and interpretation mistakes. We’ll also review real-world scenarios involving nitrification, denitrification, permit compliance, and troubleshooting elevated nitrogen results.Whether you work in a laboratory, wastewater treatment facility, or environmental compliance role, this session will provide the clarity and confidence needed to improve data quality, optimize operations, and make informed nitrogen testing decisions.<h4>Key takeaways</h4><ul><li>Understand key nitrogen methods and reporting requirements</li><li>Improve testing accuracy with better QA/QC and sample handling</li><li>Gain practical insights for compliance, troubleshooting, and process optimization</li></ul><h4>Who should attend</h4>This webinar is designed for you if you are:<ul><li>Analytical Chemist</li><li>QA Manager</li><li>Process Engineer</li><li>Wastewater Operator</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Sam Johnson (Inorganic Chemist, Waters ERA)Sam has been with Waters ERA for 11 years, specializing in the manufacturing and analytical verification of inorganic standards and reagents.He holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology with a minor in Watershed Science from Colorado State University in Fort Collins.Throughout his career, Sam has supported the environmental testing industry by providing solutions for wastewater, drinking water, and soil testing laboratories.Speaker: Christy Abbas, PhD (Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Waters ERA)Christy has been with Waters ERA for six and a half years. Her career spans roles at an instrument manufacturer, a biopharmaceutical laboratory, and a mining company. She earned her PhD in Applied Chemistry from the Colorado School of Mines.Throughout her career, Christy has supported the nuclear, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries, as well as academia. Drawing on her background in analytical chemistry, product development, marketing, and sales, she is focused on expanding Waters ERA’s product portfolio to better meet evolving customer needs.</blockquote>

Cracking the Code on Nitrogen Methods

Discover practical approaches to nitrogen analysis in wastewater, including testing methods, QA/QC, compliance requirements, and process optimization.

Cracking Code on Nitrogen Methods

<div>Benchtop NMR is changing how chemists access molecular structure and sample composition information directly at the bench, reducing dependence on centralized high-field NMR facilities and eliminating conventional sample preparation requirements.The recent introduction of the 100 MHz spectrometer to the Spinsolve product family, featuring ultra-high magnetic field homogeneity and advanced pulse sequence capabilities, extends the power of NMR spectroscopy to samples obtained directly from synthetic workflows and crude reaction mixtures. Chemists can rapidly acquire high-quality spectroscopic data without solvent exchange or extensive sample preparation, enabling higher analytical throughput, faster decision-making, and simplified laboratory workflows.<h4>Key Learning Objectives:</h4><ul><li>Advances in 100 MHz Benchtop NMR: Learn how improvements in magnetic field strength, spectral resolution, and advanced pulse sequences are expanding benchtop NMR capabilities.</li><li>Direct Sample Analysis with NMR: Discover how selective solvent suppression at 100 MHz enables direct analysis of crude and complex samples without the routine use of deuterated solvents.</li><li>Real-World Benchtop NMR Applications: Explore how benchtop NMR is implemented in reaction monitoring, battery research, pharmaceutical formulation analysis, and process understanding.</li></ul><h4>Who Should Attend:</h4><ul><li>Synthetic Chemists</li><li>Organic Chemists</li><li>Chemical Engineers</li><li>Process Chemists</li><li>Chemistry Educators</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Anh Le-McClain, Ph.D. (Lead NMR Applications Scientist, Magritek, Inc.)</blockquote></div>

C&EN: Now You See It! Rapid Sample Analysis with 100 MHz Benchtop NMR

Now You See It! Rapid Sample Analysis with 100 MHz Benchtop NMR

Discover 100 MHz benchtop NMR applications. Learn how selective solvent suppression enables direct analysis of crude reaction mixtures and workflows

Advances in 100 MHz Benchtop NMR for Direct Analysis

<div>Reliable microplastics analysis requires both robust extraction workflows and defensible analytical techniques. In this two-part webinar, we bring together complementary approaches to address these challenges across the full analytical pipeline.The first session introduces a novel dry-ice-assisted fractionation method combined with the Agilent 8700 LDIR chemical imaging system, enabling efficient extraction and automated particle identification, sizing, and counting in complex soil and sediment samples. The second session focuses on pyrolysis–GC/MS, highlighting best practices to ensure accurate polymer identification while avoiding common pitfalls such as misidentification and background interference.Together, these approaches illustrate how combining orthogonal techniques, particle-based imaging and mass-based analysis, can strengthen data quality, improve reproducibility, and provide greater confidence in microplastics results. Attendees will gain practical insights into building robust, scalable workflows that support high-quality, defensible microplastics analysis across a range of environmental applications.<h4>Key Learning Objectives:</h4><ul><li>Build confidence in microplastics data through robust, defensible workflows</li><li>Improve data quality and reproducibility across complex sample types</li><li>Mitigate analytical risk by avoiding contamination and misidentification pitfalls</li><li>Combine complementary techniques to strengthen insight and validation</li><li>Enable scalable, routine analysis for real-world laboratory environments</li></ul><h4>Who Should Attend:</h4><ul><li>Microplastics researchers</li><li>Microplastics analysts from commercial, QA, or research labs seeking to understand key challenges in Microplastics analysis</li><li>Those interested in microplastics analysis and the development of standardized methodology around the world</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Subharthe Samandra (Australian Laboratory for Emerging Contaminants, School of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Australia)Presenter: Dr. Amy Cuthbertson (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies Inc)Presenter: Melissa O’Meara (Forensic Science Consultant, ACS Media Group)</blockquote></div>

C&EN: Microplastics Analysis You Can Defend: From Method to Results

Microplastics Analysis You Can Defend: From Method to Results

Discover robust microplastics analysis. Learn how orthogonal LDIR imaging and Py-GC/MS workflows improve reproducibility and polymer identification

Advanced LDIR and Py-GC/MS for Microplastics Analysis

This webinar is co-hosted by SciY (a Bruker company) and Novalix, who have jointly developed and will deliver the content of the session.“Confused” (or perhaps overwhelmed) when hearing semantics, ontologies, schema, knowledge graphs and digital twins? This webinar is different. As experimental scientists, Julien Marin (Novalix) and Anna Codina (SciY) will focus on how automation and AI-powered experimentation are applied in day-to-day experimental settings, from discovery to manufacturing.Through concrete examples, we will show how labs are moving beyond isolated automation toward connected, end‑to‑end workflows: integrating data directly from instruments, enriching it with scientific context, applying automated analysis, and using AI to guide the next experimental step.We will walk through practical scenarios such as reaction screening, structure verification, and closed loop experimentation, as well as their extension into AI piloted self-contained distributed manufacturing. The emphasis is not on theory, but on what works in practice: what has been built, what has been tested, and what delivers value today.Attendees will come away with a clear understanding of how to move from fragmented tools and manual workflows to connected experimentation systems where data, automation, and AI are combined to accelerate decisions.<h4>Learning Points</h4><ul><li>What real workflow automation looks like beyond concept diagrams</li><li>How to connect instruments, data, and systems into end-to-end experimental workflows</li><li>How experimental data is captured, structured, and reused to enable automation and AI</li><li>How closed loop experimentation works in practice</li><li>How AI can move from post data analysis to actively guiding experiments and processes</li><li>How these approaches extend from R&amp;D into process optimisation and continuous manufacturing</li></ul><h4>Who should attend</h4>This webinar is ideal for professionals who want to move from concepts to real implementation:<ul><li>Scientists and lab leads working with automation or high throughput experimentation</li><li>R&amp;D and digital lab leaders looking to turn strategy into execution</li><li>Automation, robotics, and workflow engineering teams</li><li>Data, informatics, and AI teams supporting experimental workflows</li><li>Process development, PAT, and manufacturing innovation teams</li><li>CRO/CDMO leaders interested in scalable, connected experimental platforms</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Julien Marin, PhD (Chief Operating Officer, Novalix)Julien Marin is Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Novalix. He joined the company in 2006, and, over two decades, has held progressive leadership roles, including Head of Synthetic Chemistry, Business Unit Director for Chemistry, and Director of Research Services.Throughout the first part of his career, Julien oversaw collaborations in research services, primarily in drug discovery, within the pharmaceutical sector, but also in agrochemicals, cosmetics, and fine chemicals. He has led multidisciplinary R&amp;D teams in Belgium, France, and Spain, deployed new services, and played a key role in talent development. Currently, Julien is contributing to developing the Novalix strategic roadmap and ensuring its deployment and implementation across the company.Julien holds a PhD in Chemistry from Strasbourg University and a Master’s degree in Strategic Business Unit Management from HEC Paris. He completed postdoctoral training with S. Hanessian at the University of Montreal, where he worked on various projects in asymmetric synthesis and medicinal chemistry, including a drug discovery program with a pharmaceutical company.</blockquote><blockquote>Presenter: Anna Codina, Ph.D. (Senior Director Strategy and Business Development, SciY)Anna Codina is Senior Director of Strategy and Business Development at SciY, where she focuses on enabling data-driven orchestration across the pharmaceutical value chain. With a background in experimental science, analytical development, and digital innovation, she works at the intersection of data, automation, and AI to accelerate scientific workflows and decision-making.Anna holds a Ph.D. in protein NMR from the University of Barcelona and completed postdoctoral research at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge. She spent seven years in Analytical R&amp;D at Pfizer, specializing in reaction monitoring, impurity characterization, and regulatory submissions, and was recognized with a Pfizer Worldwide Achievement Award for implementing NMR-based reaction monitoring in an open-access environment.Since joining Bruker, Anna has held multiple leadership roles across applications, product management, and biopharma business development and market management. In her current role at SciY, she drives strategy for vendor-agnostic data platforms and digital solutions that connect instruments, robotics, and enterprise systems enabling orchestration, AI-powered experimentation and scalable workflows across R&amp;D, CROs/CDMOs, and manufacturing.</blockquote>

SciY: No More Boxes on Slides. Examples of Workflow Orchestration and Their Impact from R&D to Production on Demand

No More Boxes on Slides. Examples of Workflow Orchestration and Their Impact from R&D to Production on Demand

Learn how SciY and Novalix apply AI-powered automation to experimental workflows. Move from isolated tools to connected, closed-loop R&D systems

Connected Experimentation: Lab Automation and AI in Practice

Food fortification has moved from a public health aspiration to a regulatory reality in India. FSSAI's fortification standards now cover key staples, and the +F logo that consumers recognise comes with specific analytical requirements that food businesses must meet.Consider rice fortification. Adding iron, folic acid, and Vitamin B12 to rice kernels is one thing. Verifying that those nutrients are present at the right levels in the finished product requires rigorous analytical testing using techniques like ICP-MS for mineral quantification and LC/MS for fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Without that data, a fortification claim is just a label.Milk fortification tells a similar story. Vitamin A and Vitamin D are routinely added to milk across India, but confirming their stability and concentration through the supply chain requires HPLC-based methods that can detect these micronutrients accurately even in complex dairy matrices. This webinar brings together regulatory and scientific perspectives to give food professionals a clear picture of where India's fortification programme stands today, what the analytical standards demand, and where the industry needs to sharpen its approach.<h4>Key Learning Outcomes:</h4><ul><li>Understand the current FSSAI regulatory framework for food fortification in India, including recent updates to standards across staple categories</li><li>Learn about the analytical methods used to measure vitamins and minerals in fortified foods, including LC/MS, HPLC, and ICP-MS, and the challenges specific to different food matrices</li><li>Get clarity on what FSSAI's +F endorsement requirements mean for testing and documentation</li><li>Identify common gaps in fortification testing programmes and how to address them</li><li>Understand what regulators expect when manufacturers make fortification claims on labels</li></ul><h4>Who Should Attend:&nbsp;</h4>This webinar is for professionals in the Indian food industry involved in food safety, quality, or product development, specifically:QA and QC managers responsible for fortified food categories, R&amp;D scientists working on product formulation and fortification, regulatory affairs professionals managing FSSAI compliance, lab heads and analytical chemists working on food testing, food safety officers in manufacturing facilities, procurement and technical teams working with fortification premix suppliers.<blockquote>Presenter: Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh (Assistant Professor, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NIFTEM-K, India)</blockquote><blockquote>Presenter:&nbsp;Dr. Vikrant Goel (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.)Vikrant comes with an extensive 19 years of experience working in QA/QC, R&amp;D and Analytical roles and an expert in various LCMS technologies. His solution-based approach has been well accepted among LCMS fraternity from Pharma and Applied market segments, since 2004. He holds an M.tech in Biotechnology, PG Dip in Bioinformatics &amp; B. Pharm. He joined Agilent in 2010, as a Product specialist for LC/MS, after having worked with ILS Bioservices &amp; LabIndia Instruments. His passion towards solution, brought him back to the Application role, 6 years ago.</blockquote><blockquote>Presenter:&nbsp;Dr. Vinay Jain (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, India)Dr. Vinay Jain is working as the CoE Manager and Country Food Workflow Commercialization Lead at Agilent Technologies International. He holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry and has more than 33 years of analytical and research experience in spectroscopic and mass spectrometry techniques.His specialization includes the development and validation of new analytical methods in accordance with regulatory guidelines. He has completed over 28 research projects with various national and international research and regulatory organizations. He holds two patents, has published 59 research papers, contributed two chapters to international handbooks, and authored 15 Agilent application notes. He received the Agilent TechInnovation Award in 2020 and 2022 for providing end-to-end workflow solutions. One of his innovations on LC-ICPMS was selected for the Winter Plasma Conference, and two were selected for the European Winter Plasma Conference for poster presentations.&nbsp;</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Food Fortification, Measured - The Analytical Testing Behind the Standards

Food Fortification, Measured: The Analytical Testing Behind the Standards

Discover analytical workflows for food fortification. Learn how to quantify vitamins and minerals using LC-MS, HPLC, and ICP-MS for FSSAI compliance

Food Fortification Testing: Analytical Methods & FSSAI

<h4>One method. Broader detection. Greater confidence.</h4>Effective cleaning validation is a critical component of pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring that equipment used in the production of drug substances and drug products is free from carryover contamination. As regulatory expectations continue to emphasize risk-based approaches, lifecycle validation, and data integrity, the selection of sensitive, reliable analytical methods is paramount. This webinar explores modern strategies for cleaning validation, with a particular focus on Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis as a versatile and powerful tool for residue detection.The core of the webinar will focus on the application of TOC as a non-specific analytical technique for detecting organic residues. Unlike traditional compound-specific methods (e.g., HPLC), TOC provides a rapid and highly sensitive means to quantify total carbon content, enabling the detection of a broad range of residues—including active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and cleaning agents—using a single method. Attendees will learn how TOC can streamline validation workflows, reduce method development time, and support real-time or at-line monitoring.<h4>Key takeaways</h4><ul><li>Leverage TOC for broad, sensitive residue detection</li><li>Simplify and accelerate cleaning validation workflows</li><li>Apply TOC across the validation lifecycle with confidence</li></ul><h4>Who should attend</h4>This webinar is designed for you:<ul><li>QC/QA and validation professionals</li><li>Analytical scientists</li><li>Manufacturing and engineering teams</li><li>Regulatory professionals</li></ul>Don't miss it!<blockquote>Speaker: Patrick Larson (Senior Applications Chemist, Waters ERA)Patrick Larson is a Senior Applications Chemist with over 25 years of experience spanning pharmaceutical, food, and reference material industries.He brings deep expertise in solid dose and parenteral drug manufacturing, having spent 16 years in roles across Compliance, Quality Assurance, and Operations. Patrick also has 3 years of QA experience in the food and dietary supplement sectors, and 7 years in technical and QA leadership at a reference material production company.His diverse background supports his commitment to quality, innovation, and regulatory excellence.</blockquote><blockquote>Speaker: Christy Abbas, PhD (Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Waters ERA)Christy has been with Waters ERA for six and a half years. Her career spans roles at an instrument manufacturer, a biopharmaceutical laboratory, and a mining company. She earned her PhD in Applied Chemistry from the Colorado School of Mines.Throughout her career, Christy has supported the nuclear, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries, as well as academia. Drawing on her background in analytical chemistry, product development, marketing, and sales, she is focused on expanding Waters ERA’s product portfolio to better meet evolving customer needs.</blockquote>

Simplifying Cleaning Validation: How TOC Streamlines Residue Detection

Discover how Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysis streamlines cleaning validation, reduces method development time, and detects broad organic residues

Simplifying Cleaning Validation: TOC for Residue Detection

Discover what’s new in ICP Expert™ 7.8 and how the latest innovations can elevate both your data quality and day‑to‑day efficiency. In this webinar, we’ll review the newest software features and show how to practically incorporate them into your analytical workflows. Learn how the enhanced Smart Tools help you confidently identify spectral interferences, provide intelligent recommendations to ensure accurate results, and monitor instrument health in a smarter, more proactive way. We’ll also highlight how ICP Expert 7.8 simplifies method development for both routine analyses and complex sample matrices—helping you move faster from setup to reliable results with confidence.<blockquote>Presenter: Luke Gormley (Pre-Sales Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)Luke earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Clemson University in South Carolina. He began his career at an environmental contract testing laboratory, where he used EPA methods for routine ICP-OES analysis. Later, he expanded his role by joining the laboratory’s instrument service and repair team, troubleshooting a wide range of analytical instruments and testing equipment. In 2025 Luke joined Agilent Technologies, where he now works as an Application Scientist, supporting the ICP-OES, MP-AES, and AA product lines.</blockquote>

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Discover what’s new in ICP Expert™ 7.8 and how the latest innovations can elevate both your data quality and day‑to‑day efficiency.

Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) selectively recovers lithium from underground brine, producing high-purity lithium concentrate for battery-grade salts. Quality control involves macro and trace elemental analysis to ensure extraction efficiency. Lithium brines pose analytical challenges due to high total dissolved solids and varying analyte concentrations. ICP-OES technology is ideal for analyzing these complex matrices. This study used the Agilent 5900 ICP-OES with the Advance Dilution System 2 to analyze key elements in raw, tail, and lithium concentrate brines. The analysis showed distinct elemental profiles and demonstrated excellent matrix tolerance with less than 1% variability over a 7-hour period.<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>

Automated Elemental Analysis of Lithium Brines by ICP-OES

Discover how ICP-OES enables accurate elemental analysis of lithium brines to support Direct Lithium Extraction and quality control workflows.

The sensitivity, resolution and multi-modal capabilities of the atomic force microscope make it attractive in development and characterization of devices and materials. NanoScope API, a new application programming interface (API), has been developed for safe and efficient measurement of large samples and/or sets of samples with Dimension AFM systems.We consider the use of this API to control system parameters, conduct nanolithography, check system status, collect data, change modes, and move the stage to access different samples or locations on a 200 mm sample. By integrating this new API with machine learning–driven experimental control we further demonstrate how the SPM can be automated for materials discovery. Finally, we discuss how agentic AI can be harnessed to access this API and reduce or eliminate the burden of coding for the user.<ul><li>Introduction to nanoscope_api: a new interface that provides safe and flexible access to control of Bruker Dimension series AFMs</li><li>Examples of scripted instrument control for applications ranging from lithography to control of key instrument parameters during scanning</li><li>Integration of scripted AFM with external instrumentation to expand system capabilities</li><li>Automated experimentation for efficient exploration of combinatorial libraries for materials discovery</li><li>Agentic AI for easy script development</li></ul>In this webinar, presenters will demonstrate the use of NanoScope API for safe and flexible control of Bruker Dimension series AFMs. They will also show how integrating this API with machine learning and agentic AI automates the SPM for materials discovery while reducing the coding burden on users.<h5>Join us for this webinar to see:</h5><ul><li>The new nanoscope_api interface that provides access to control Dimension AFMs</li><li>Examples of scripted instrument control for lithography, parameter control, and more</li><li>Integrations and implementations for added utility and usability, from external instrumentation to machine learning and agentic AI.</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Dr. Simoné Bovio (RDP laboratory and PLATIM-LyMIC imaging platform, Ecole Normale Supérieure, Lyon, France)Dr. Simoné Bovio works as a microscopy engineer in the RDP laboratory and at the PLATIM-LyMIC imaging platform at the Ecole Normale Supérieure in Lyon, France. He obtained his master’s degree in physics at the University of Milan where he also earned his PhD at the CIMaINa lab under the supervision of Dr. Alessandro Podestà in 2012. After spending the rest of 2012 in the Amazon rain forest in Ecuador with an Italian NGO, in 2013 he joined the team of Frank Lafont, the CMPI, in Lille, France, where he made his first steps in biology through the study of the mechanical behavior of animal and human cells using AFM nano-indentation. He has had a permanent position at the ENS in Lyon since 2017, where he started developing his expertise in indentation measurements on living plant samples and where his interest for the measurement of turgor pressure developed and grew. &nbsp;</blockquote><blockquote>Speaker: Prof. Gleb Yakubov (School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, United Kingdom) Professor Gleb Yakubov holds the Chair in Food Biopolymers at the University of Leeds. He completed his PhD in Physical Chemistry at the Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research, specialising in biopolymer systems and colloidal probe AFM force spectroscopy. Prior to joining Leeds, he held academic positions at the University of Nottingham and The University of Queensland, following nearly a decade in industrial R&amp;D within the global consumer goods sector.Professor Yakubov’s research sits at the interface of colloid science, soft matter physics, polymer science, and biophysics. His work focuses on understanding how biopolymer structure and interactions govern the functionality of biopolymer systems, such as foods, plant cell walls, biomaterials, and biopolymer gels. His expertise includes colloidal probe AFM force spectroscopy, rheology, and complex carbohydrate analysis. He leads the Food Biopolymer Research Laboratory, where interdisciplinary approaches are used to investigate the structuring and mechanics of complex biological and food materials. Among the laboratory’s recent innovations is the BioFluidic Microscope (BFM), an integrated platform combining ultra-fast confocal imaging with atomic force microscopy and nanofluidic functionality, enabling high-resolution exploration of localised biochemical and physiological processes in biological and bioinspired systems.Professor Yakubov has authored more than 150 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters, holds several patents, and has contributed widely to advances in food biophysics, biomaterials, and sustainable food technologies. His work has influenced contemporary understanding of polysaccharide functionality, lubrication phenomena, plant-based materials, and the development of healthier and more sustainable foods.&nbsp;</blockquote>

Bruker: Scripted Automation for Efficient Control and Autonomous Experimentation with AFM

Scripted Automation for Efficient Control and Autonomous Experimentation with AFM

In this webinar, presenters will demonstrate the use of NanoScope API for safe and flexible control of Bruker Dimension series AFMs.

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