A team led by scientists from CEITEC Masaryk University has uncovered the infection mechanism of tailed bacteriophages – a group of viruses that infect bacteria. These phages target, among others, Staphylococcus aureus, a major cause of bacterial infections that is often resistant to antibiotics. The bacterium belongs to a group of Gram-positive bacteria characterised by an exceptionally thick cell wall. Although the infection mechanisms of some other bacteriophages have been described previously, the way tailed phages infecting Staphylococcus aureus and other thick-walled bacteria invade their hosts had remained unknown. The researchers have now revealed how such a bacteriophage breaches the protective barrier of the bacterial cell and delivers its genetic material inside. Their findings could contribute to the development of new strategies for combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria.Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most common sources of bacterial infections in humans. It can cause skin infections, pneumonia, and even life-threatening bloodstream infections. Moreover, many of its strains have become resistant to commonly used antibiotics, increasing interest in alternative treatment approaches such as bacteriophage therapy.“Bacteriophages are the most abundant biological entities on Earth and have been infecting bacteria for billions of years. Yet we still do not fully understand how they overcome the cell wall of certain Gram-positive bacteria. By reconstructing the bacteriophage structure before and after it attaches to a bacterial cell, we were able to reveal this process,” says <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ceitec.eu/jan-binovsky-ph-d/u91173?page=publication">Ján Bíňovský</a> of CEITEC Masaryk University, who led the study together with Marta Šiborová.Bacteriophage 812, investigated in this study, specifically infects Staphylococcus aureus. The researchers discovered that once it recognises the correct host, the protein structure at the tip of its tail undergoes extensive rearrangements. Individual components of this structure, which resembles a lunar landing module, reorganise into a new configuration that enables the virus to firmly attach to the bacterial surface. At the same time, a mechanism is activated that triggers contraction of the phage tail.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Jak_zabit_zlateho_stafylokoka_novy_pohled_na_viry_ktere_si_poradi_s_bakteriemi_01c86d5e42.jpg" alt="CEITEC/Plevka Lab: How to Kill Staphylococcus Aureus: A New Insight into Viruses That Can Defeat Bacteria: Phage before attachment to the bacterial cell." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Jak_zabit_zlateho_stafylokoka_novy_pohled_na_viry_ktere_si_poradi_s_bakteriemi_01c86d5e42.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="4339" height="1600"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Jak_zabit_zlateho_stafylokoka_novy_pohled_na_viry_ktere_si_poradi_s_bakteriemi_2_53422574db.jpg" alt="CEITEC/Plevka Lab: How to Kill Staphylococcus Aureus: A New Insight into Viruses That Can Defeat Bacteria: Phage attached to the bacterial cell." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Jak_zabit_zlateho_stafylokoka_novy_pohled_na_viry_ktere_si_poradi_s_bakteriemi_2_53422574db.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="4085" height="1600">“The process resembles the release of an extended spring. The bacteriophage tail contracts to approximately half of its original length, and the released energy drives the central tube through the bacterium's protective layers. The virus can then deliver its genetic material into the cell and initiate infection,” explains Marta Šiborová.Unlike many other bacteria, Staphylococcus aureus possesses an exceptionally thick cell wall. The researchers therefore investigated in detail how the bacteriophage overcomes this barrier. They found that the virus employs a combination of mechanical force and enzymatic activity. Some components of its infection apparatus likely disrupt teichoic acids, which form the outer protective layer of the bacterial cell wall. Other proteins then degrade peptidoglycan, the main structural component of the cell wall. Finally, the bacteriophage penetrates the inner lipid membrane, allowing its central tube to enter the bacterial cell.The findings show that the bacteriophage does not function as a simple "needle", but rather as a sophisticated nanomachine composed of dozens of cooperating proteins.Although this is fundamental research, the findings may prove important for future medical applications. Bacteriophages are considered one of the promising alternatives for treating infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.“If we want to use bacteriophages therapeutically in the future – or even engineer them for specific medical applications – we first need to understand in detail how they work. Our study provides fundamental insight into how bacteriophages recognise their hosts and initiate infection,” says <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ceitec.eu/pavel-plevka-ph-d/u26854">Pavel Plevka</a>, structural biologist and head of a research group at CEITEC Masaryk University.<blockquote>The study, published in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1038/s44318-026-00834-9">EMBO Journal</a>, also involved researchers from the Faculty of Science, Masaryk University.</blockquote><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Jak_zabit_zlateho_stafylokoka_novy_pohled_na_viry_ktere_si_poradi_s_bakteriemi_3_fba5a65145.jpg" alt="CEITEC/Plevka Lab: How to Kill Staphylococcus Aureus: A New Insight into Viruses That Can Defeat Bacteria: Black = protein structure at the tip of the tail after the conformational change; red = portion of the tail that has begun to contract; blue = portion of the tail that remains extended." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Jak_zabit_zlateho_stafylokoka_novy_pohled_na_viry_ktere_si_poradi_s_bakteriemi_3_fba5a65145.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="782"><blockquote><h4>The original article</h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1038/s44318-026-00834-9">Conformational changes of the baseplate regulating tail contraction of Staphylococcus phage 812</a></h4>Ján Bíňovský, Marta Šiborová, Maryna Zlatohurska, Jiří Nováček, Pavol Bárdy, Roman Baška, Karel Škubník, Tibor Botka, Martin Benešík, Roman Pantuček, Konstantinos Tripsianes &amp; Pavel PlevkaEMBO J (2026)<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1038/s44318-026-00834-9">https://doi.org/10.1038/s44318-026-00834-9</a>&nbsp;<h6>licensed under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC-BY 4.0</a></h6></blockquote>

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Wastewater treatment plants struggle every day with substances that don’t simply disappear from the water. The removal of nitrogen compounds is very important at these plants. If too much of these substances remains in the water, they harm rivers and the life within them. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/article/5403">Karel Havlíček </a>from CXI TUL was a co-investigator on the HYMNA project, which combined two well-known treatment technologies into a single system. And he added something to them that isn’t commonly used at treatment plants: nanofibers.The full name of the project is “Hybrid MBR-MBBR System Using Nanomaterials for Advanced Wastewater Treatment.” The acronym is HYMNA. “It sounds a bit grand,” laughs co-investigator Karel Havlíček from the Department of Environmental Protection Technology. But the goal was indeed grand. The water that flows out of a treatment plant isn’t always as clean as it could be. And that’s a problem worth solving.<h4>A Screen and Beads</h4>Behind the acronyms MBR and MBBR lie two technologies that treatment plants typically deploy separately. But Karel combined them into a single process and demonstrated that together they can work significantly better. He validated the combination in practice and used it to design a technology with a clear procedure, measurable results, and the potential for real-world application.The MBR functions as a fine screen. The membranes trap impurities, organic matter, and undissolved particles. But even then, the process isn’t complete—nitrogenous compounds still remain in the clarified water.To address this, Karel Havlíček and his partners implemented the second part of the technology: MBBR. Small plastic beads with holes and nanofibers inside move freely in the tank with the help of aeration. Microorganisms grow and live on the surface of the nanofibers, converting ammonia nitrogen into nitrates.Why does this matter? Ammoniacal nitrogen is toxic to fish; it damages their gills and, at higher concentrations, kills them. An excess of nitrogen triggers algae blooms, causing the water to turn green, depleting oxygen levels, and suffocating aquatic life.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CXI_TUL_Kulicky_s_nanovlakennym_srdcem_Takhle_se_da_cistit_voda_lip_2_6559ff2373.jpg" alt="CXI TUL: Beads with a nanofiber core. This is a better way to purify water." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CXI_TUL_Kulicky_s_nanovlakennym_srdcem_Takhle_se_da_cistit_voda_lip_2_6559ff2373.jpg 117w," sizes="100vw" width="768" height="1024"><h4>Beads with a Nanofiber Core</h4>The beads are no accident. Karel inserted nanofiber carriers—a fine fibrous material to which microorganisms quickly and firmly attach—into plastic bodies with holes. He had already proposed this concept in his dissertation.The path to the final design was not straightforward. Originally, it was a nanofiber layer. However, it gradually washed off the beads. They replaced it with yarn, which holds its shape. The result is a utility model for new biomass carriers.The main advantage is the speed of colonization. On conventional materials, colonization takes much longer. Microorganisms colonize the nanofibers quickly. This is crucial, especially where the water is hostile or toxic to them.Industrial wastewater is often so polluted that bacteria cannot survive on conventional carriers. On a nanofiber surface, however, they manage to attach themselves before the environment destroys them. The system then works even where other technologies would fail.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CXI_TUL_Kulicky_s_nanovlakennym_srdcem_Takhle_se_da_cistit_voda_lip_3_290e60625f.jpg" alt="CXI TUL: Beads with a nanofiber core. This is a better way to purify water." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CXI_TUL_Kulicky_s_nanovlakennym_srdcem_Takhle_se_da_cistit_voda_lip_3_290e60625f.jpg 117w," sizes="100vw" width="768" height="1024"><h4>A Surprising Number</h4>The most important factor was how the system would handle ammonia nitrogen. The team even tested extreme concentrations of up to eighty milligrams per liter. And that’s not just fine-tuning. That’s a stress test pushing the limits—one that could cripple or completely halt the activity of the purifying microorganisms.The system handled it. At the outflow, they measured less than one milligram per liter.“We achieved a level that even a conventional treatment plant often can’t handle,” Karel said, expressing his surprise.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CXI_TUL_Kulicky_s_nanovlakennym_srdcem_Takhle_se_da_cistit_voda_lip_4_00a10f7915.jpg" alt="CXI TUL: Beads with a nanofiber core. This is a better way to purify water." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CXI_TUL_Kulicky_s_nanovlakennym_srdcem_Takhle_se_da_cistit_voda_lip_4_00a10f7915.jpg 117w," sizes="100vw" width="768" height="1024"><h4>Container-Based Treatment Plant</h4>Combining the two technologies brought an added benefit. The system can function not only as a post-treatment unit following a standard treatment plant but also as a standalone modular treatment plant. No construction is needed; the system can be delivered, connected, and put into operation.“Industrial facilities will especially appreciate this. Companies that currently transport contaminated water in barrels as hazardous waste could handle part of the treatment themselves,” explains Karel. According to him, this would mean less waste, less logistics, and lower costs for companies.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CXI_TUL_Kulicky_s_nanovlakennym_srdcem_Takhle_se_da_cistit_voda_lip_5_15c7bfefc3.jpg" alt="CXI TUL: Beads with a nanofiber core. This is a better way to purify water." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CXI_TUL_Kulicky_s_nanovlakennym_srdcem_Takhle_se_da_cistit_voda_lip_5_15c7bfefc3.jpg 117w," sizes="100vw" width="768" height="1024"><h4>A Myth That Didn’t Pan Out</h4>Apart from the main project, Karel’s team asked themselves another question: Can microorganisms in a standard wastewater treatment plant biofilm on carriers break down micropollutants—that is, traces of medications or pesticides that end up in the water?Some studies suggested that this might be possible.But the enthusiasm quickly faded. “No degradation occurs. The micropollutants simply accumulate in the system,” Karel states. The system captures them but does not destroy them. That requires more powerful methods, such as ozone or UV radiation.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CXI_TUL_Kulicky_s_nanovlakennym_srdcem_Takhle_se_da_cistit_voda_lip_f8251f3b2e.jpg" alt="CXI TUL: Beads with a nanofiber core. This is a better way to purify water." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CXI_TUL_Kulicky_s_nanovlakennym_srdcem_Takhle_se_da_cistit_voda_lip_f8251f3b2e.jpg 110w," sizes="100vw" width="724" height="1024"><blockquote>The HYMNA project, part of the TREND program of the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic, in collaboration with ENVI-PUR, s.r.o. (principal investigator) and Pražské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s.</blockquote>

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Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezICPMS Library in the week of 27th 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 application notes by Agilent Technologies, Shimadzu and Thermo Fisher Scientific!<h3>1. Agilent Technologies: High-Precision Determination of Phosphorus and Potassium in Fertilizers by ICP-OES</h3>Accurate nutrient analysis of fertilizers using an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=5800">Agilent 5800 ICP-OES</a> and standard bracketing<ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_fertilizers_standard_bracketing_5800_icp_oes_5994_9311en_agilent_83cbca87fd.pdf">Full PDF for download</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>Accurate characterization of fertilizer nutrient content is critical for optimizing plant growth, maximizing yield, and ensuring sustainable agricultural practices. Fertilizers must comply with strict regulatory specifications, particularly for declared NPK (nitrogen–phosphorus–potassium) ratios, which define the relative nutrient content supplied to crops. Even small deviations from the specified ratio can impact plant yield, regulatory compliance, customer confidence in the product, as well as its commercial value.&nbsp;Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES) is a well-established technique for multi-element analysis of complex samples, so is ideally suited to meet the precision and accuracy requirements of fertilizer testing.1,2 However, applications that require very tight tolerances, such as NPK verification, benefit from enhanced calibration approaches as even small deviations from reported values can have large financial implications for the manufacturer.Using Agilent ICP-OES instruments, standard bracketing calibration based on a standard–sample–standard measurement sequence, minimizes the impact of sample-to-sample variability and matrix effects.3,4 This approach further improves analytical precision and accuracy compared to conventional external calibration, making it a particularly valuable method for analyzing fertilizers with tightly controlled specifications.&nbsp;In this study, an Agilent 5800 Vertical Dual View (VDV) ICP-OES, equipped with an Agilent SPS 4 autosampler and controlled using Agilent ICP Expert Pro software,5 was used to determine P and K concentrations and corresponding NPK ratios in a standard reference material (SRM) and two commercially available fertilizers. The standard bracketing method was adapted from ISO methods 11494 and 114956,7 and adjusted for fertilizer analysis. The performance of the method, when combined with real-time data processing tools, was evaluated for accuracy and precision.<h4>Experimental&nbsp;</h4><h5>Instrumentation&nbsp;</h5>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=5800">Agilent 5800 VDV ICP-OES </a>was configured with the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=SPS+4+autosampler">Agilent SPS 4 autosampler</a>, which provided automated sample delivery to the instrument (Figure 1). The 5800 ICP-OES was equipped with an Agilent SeaSpray nebulizer, double-pass cyclonic spray chamber, and one-piece VDV torch with a 1.8 mm internal diameter (ID) injector. All components were controlled by Agilent ICP Expert Pro* software. Instrument operating parameters are listed in Table 1.<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>This study demonstrates the effectiveness of the Agilent 5800 VDV ICP-OES standard bracketing method for high-precision determination of phosphorus and potassium in fertilizers. The method delivered excellent performance, with relative standard deviations below 0.1% and excellent agreement with expected NPK values, with recoveries ranging from 99 to 102%. The combination of gravimetrically prepared standards, internal standard correction, and bracketing calibration minimizes analytical variability and ensures reliable results for fertilizer quality control.&nbsp;In addition, Agilent ICP Expert Pro software streamlines analysis through real-time calculations and automated quality control tools, improving laboratory efficiency and reducing the risk of reporting errors. This approach provides a robust and practical solution for high throughput fertilizer testing laboratories, enabling precise NPK verification that strengthens regulatory compliance, reduces the risk of mislabeling, and supports accurate product pricing.<h3>2. Shimadzu: Multifaceted Evaluation of Frozen Tempura Batter Coating Focusing on Food Texture</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_01_00987_en_f919b540e7.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>The “deliciousness” of foods consists of multiple factors, including taste, smell, and visual appeal. However, texture, sometimes called “mouthfeel,” is also one extremely important factor. Mouthfeel refers to the physical sensations experienced when food is placed in the mouth or chewed, and is expressed by various onomatopoeic words such as “crisp” and “chewy.” Among these, the packaging of some foods uses onomatopoeic terms to emphasize the appeal of their distinctive textures, and this has become an important “selling point” for consumers when deciding which product to select.&nbsp;In the development of food products, the method of evaluating texture has become a key point. Sensory methods have long been used, but because sensory evaluations depend on the human senses, they are easily influenced by differences between individuals conducting the evaluation and their physical condition.Thus, the difficulty in ensuring repeatability is an issue. As an additional issue, technical training for the panelists who conduct evaluations also requires time and labor. To compensate for these problems, evaluation methods based on measurement of physical properties with instruments may be used. This approach eliminatesthe human error that had been a problem with sensory evaluations, enabling objective evaluations.&nbsp;Food texture is also complexly influenced by the interactions of various factors, such as the ingredients contained in the food, their amounts, and the cooking method. Since differences in these factors may appear in the structure and surface condition of foods, observation and measurement of the internalstructure and surface condition of foods make it possible to analyze and understand the factors that contribute to texture, allowing more efficient food product development from the physical viewpoint. This article introduces an example of an analysis of the differencesin texture that occur due to differences in the heating method from the aspects of evaluation of physical properties and structural and surface observation, using frozen tempura asthe testsample.<h4>Experiment&nbsp;</h4>In this experiment, four instruments were used for evaluation of mechanical properties and structural and surface observation. Table 1 shows the names of the instruments, the purpose of the experiment, and the corresponding sectionsin this article. The test samples used here were commercially-available frozen tempura, which features “moistness” when prepared by microwave oven cooking and “crispness” after microwave oven + oven cooking. The “Moist” type is prepared by heating for 1 min in a microwave oven, and the “Crisp” type is prepared by additional heating in an oven after microwave heating. Since the heating time in the oven is adjusted depending on the sample size required by each instrument, the specific sample preparation procedure and the flow of the tests will be described in the sections concerning each instrument.<h5>Evaluation of Coating Surface Roughness by Laser Microscope&nbsp;</h5>The laser microscope was used in high-magnification measurements of the roughness of the sample surface and color observation (color images). It is possible to grasp the differences in the batter coatings of the “Moist” and “Crisp” types from changes in roughness and also changes in color. Fig. 11 shows the appearance of the OLS5500 laser microscope used here. In this instrument, optical resolution is enhanced by using a singlewavelength 405 nm laser beam, and topographical information can be acquired by reflective confocal laser microscopy. Color images of the same field can also be obtained by using a white LED.In this experiment, the samples were prepared by the following procedure in order to observe the same areas of the “Moist” and “Crisp” samples. First, the entire kabocha tempura was heated for 1 min in the microwave oven, after which part of the sample was cut off and observed on the stage (Fig. 12). Following this, the observed sample was heated in the oven and placed on the stage again, and the “Crisp” sample was observed (Fig. 13). To observe the shape of a wide area of the sample, an alignment (“tile-stitching”) function was used. The image acquisition condition was the ultra-high speed mode using a 20x objective lens.<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>A sensory evaluation and evaluation of physical properties using a texture analyzer, and structural observations from the macro to the micro level using an X-ray CT, laser microscope, and SEM were conducted for frozen tempura with different food textures depending on the heating conditions. The impression of the food texture, or “mouthfeel,” obtained in the sensory evaluation was quantified in the form of physical property values by using the texture analyzer, and the factors that formed the grounds for those numerical values were then evaluated based on the results of various types of observation. As a result, it was suggested that differences in food texture correspond to changes in the food structure and oil content.&nbsp;In this experiment, different samples were examined with four types of instruments. However, if physical property tests can be carried out with the samples as-is after observation of the same areas, a more direct and high accuracy analysis is considered to be possible. Moreover, in this experiment, the food texture was changed by using different heating methods, but in cases where the ingredients (flour, oil) or the deep-frying method is changed, there is a possibility that different factors from those in this study may contribute to the texture. As demonstrated in this experiment, although “food texture” is often grasped sensorily, as suggested by the term “mouthfeel,” this property can be visualized scientifically in terms of the structure and physical properties of the food and the condition of the oil content by combining multifaceted evaluations using multiple instruments. This technique is expected to become an effective approach for reproducing and controlling the target texture in food product development and quality design.<h3>3. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Bauxite analysis with Niton XRF analyzers</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/bauxite_analysis_with_niton_xrf_analyzers_an1795_en_93b319a76e.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>Globally, bauxite is the primary source of aluminum (Al) ore and anchors a major industry in many countries, including China, Australia, and Brazil. As such, grading Al concentration is of paramount interest in the mine as is the need to determine concentrations of penalty elements. The desired goal is to conduct all the analysis in a way that maximizes productivity.&nbsp;<h4>Application&nbsp;</h4>Analysis of aluminum (Al), silicon (Si), and iron (Fe) presents unique challenges. Accurate analysis of all three is critical for ore grading and understanding their influence on the processing and production of the primary metal of interest. Relying on lab-analysis only in bauxite mining operation often results in costly time delays and reduced productivity while waiting hour if not days and weeks for the results.&nbsp;With the ruggedized, dust- and splash-proof <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1997">Thermo Scientific™ Niton™ XL3t GOLDD+ XRL Analyzer</a>, near lab-quality analysis of Al, Si and Fe can be generated on sites, enabling quick decisions in at remote mines. Indeed, the Niton XL3t GOLDD+ analyzer provides rapid and accurate elemental analyses of bauxite ore enabling to map chemical concentrations in realtime, identify excavation hotspots and detect penalty elements.&nbsp;<h4>Handheld XRF analyzer&nbsp;</h4>Thermo Scientific Niton Handheld XRF analyzers, including the Niton XL3 GOLDD+ analyzer, easily analyze elements from magnesium (Mg) to uranium (U) to fill all exploration and mining needs. These instruments make it easy to perform trend analysis by averaging readings in real-time or by downloading results later to a PC. They deliver fast, accurate elemental analysis for intensive metals exploration and production whether base metals, precious metals, or even rare earth elements.<h4>Comments&nbsp;</h4>The correlation coefficients and repeatability data for the key elements in bauxite analysis demonstrate the excellent accuracy and precision of the handheld Niton XL3 950 GOLDD+ analyzer, indicating that the Niton XL3 GOLDD+ instrument is ideal for fast mine or field analysis. The instant chemical information it provides allows the user to make critical decisions with minimal downtime, keeping projects running and productive. Additionally, they provide information that minimizes the expense and time of shipping samples for analysis and increases savings. The Thermo Scientific Niton XRF analyzer is a great addition to any process in the life of the mine.

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

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

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

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

Materials Characterization with Agilent UV-Vis-NIR

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

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

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

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

Food Elemental Analysis with Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ

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

Agilent Technologies: Optimizing ADS 2 Autodilutor

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

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

Optimizing the ADS 2 Autodilutor: Troubleshooting

Environmental laboratories face increasing pressure to boost sample throughput while maintaining high data quality across various matrices, including natural waters, soils, and sediments. These samples often have high levels of dissolved solids and complex interference profiles, making fast and reliable multi-element analysis difficult with traditional ICP-MS methods. This work describes a high-throughput ICP-MS/MS workflow for routine environmental analysis that combines discrete sampling with advanced interference control using a single helium mode.&nbsp;<blockquote>Presenter: Yan Cheung, PhD (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)Yan received her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Indiana University Bloomington. She joined Agilent Technologies as an Application Scientist in the Life Science and Chemical Analysis team in April 2020. Yan has extensive experience in operating and method development in ICP-MS. Yan also has years of experience working in the oil and gas industry.</blockquote>

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

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

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

Environmental Analysis via 9500 ICP-QQQ Helium Mode

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

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

Elemental Evaluation of MXene Degradation and Application in Ion Separation

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

Evaluating MXene Degradation & Ion Separation via ICP-OES

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

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

From Spectra to Mechanism: Using DRIFTS to Understand CO₂ Catalysis

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

Using DRIFTS to Understand CO₂ Catalysis

Food fraud, adulteration, and mislabeling continue to challenge global food supply chains, creating risks for manufacturers, regulators, retailers, and consumers. Stable isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) provides a powerful analytical approach for verifying food authenticity by measuring naturally occurring isotope fingerprints that reflect a product's origin, production practices, and ingredient composition.In this webinar, we will explore how isotope fingerprinting can be used to authenticate food and beverage products, detect economically motivated adulteration, and verify geographical origin claims. Attendees will gain an understanding of the scientific principles behind carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen, and sulfur isotope analysis, along with the analytical technologies used to generate these fingerprints.<h4>Through practical case studies, we will demonstrate how isotope analysis can:</h4><ul><li>Detect honey adulteration with added sugar syrups using official AOAC methods.&nbsp;</li><li>Verify the geographical origin of beef through dietary isotope signatures.&nbsp;</li><li>Differentiate authentic and mislabeled coffee based on regional rainfall patterns.&nbsp;</li><li>Identify watering of wine and other beverage adulteration.&nbsp;</li><li>Confirm organic versus conventional agricultural practices.&nbsp;</li><li>Authenticate flavors, oils, sugars, and premium food products using multi-isotope approaches.</li></ul>Attendees will leave with a practical understanding of how isotope fingerprinting can be applied to real-world food integrity challenges, including origin verification, adulteration detection, and label claim validation. Through application-focused case studies and regulatory examples, participants will gain insights into selecting the appropriate isotope measurements and analytical workflows to strengthen food authenticity programs and combat food fraud across complex supply chains.<blockquote>Presenter: Christy Mancuso (Technical Sales Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)Christy is an isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) specialist with experience in forensic science, food authenticity, and ecology. She earned her PhD at the University of Utah and completed postdoctoral research at the University of New Mexico. She joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in 2022 and supports IOMS sales in the Eastern US.</blockquote>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Food Authenticity Uncovered - Using Isotope Fingerprints to Detect Adulteration and Verify Origin

Food Authenticity Uncovered: Using Isotope Fingerprints to Detect Adulteration and Verify Origin

Combat food fraud using Stable Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS). Learn how isotope fingerprints verify origin and detect adulteration

Food Authenticity & Origin via Isotope Fingerprinting

Renewable energy resources such as solar are promising complements to the combustion of fossil fuels. However, the intermittent and diurnal nature of sunlight necessitates economical and efficient energy storage technologies. A promising approach to both storing solar energy and generating combustible liquid fuels is driving the transformation of abundant energy-poor feedstocks (CO2, H2O) into energy-dense liquid fuels using energy from solar photons, known as “artificial photosynthesis.”&nbsp;One approach for artificial photosynthesis is to immobilize fuel-producing molecular catalysts onto light-absorbing semiconductor materials to create “hybrid photoelectrodes,” allowing for both the stability of heterogenous surfaces and the tunability of molecular catalysts. The Center for Hybrid Approaches in Solar Energy to Liquid Fuels (CHASE) is a multi-institutional energy innovation hub which aims to advance hybrid photoelectrodes for the light-driven generation of liquid fuels from CO2 and H2O. A variety of chemical techniques, including sonochemical hydrosilylation, π-π stacking, and electrochemical grafting, are utilized to anchor ruthenium and rhenium molecular CO2-reduction catalysts to a silicon surface.&nbsp;To study the efficacy of these catalyst loading techniques, Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (employing an Agilent 7850 ICP-MS) is leveraged to quantify catalyst surface coverage. Silicon samples are digested in an HNO3/HCl matrix to solubilize ruthenium and rhenium metal centers. As each anchored molecular catalyst contains one metal center, surface coverage estimates can be drawn by pairing ICP-MS data with the dimensions of the catalyst and the size of the silicon photoelectrode. From these data, key conclusions are drawn which correlate anchoring technique, reaction time, and silicon morphology to the loadings of these molecular catalysts. This information provides a guiding framework for next-generation designs of hybrid photoelectrodes.<blockquote>Presenter: Jillian L. Dempsey (Director, Center for Hybrid Approaches in Solar Energy to Liquid Fuels (CHASE) and an Associate Editor for ACS Electrochemistry)Jillian L. Dempsey is a professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is currently the Director of the Center for Hybrid Approaches in Solar Energy to Liquid Fuels (CHASE) and an Associate Editor for ACS Electrochemistry.Jillian received her S.B. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2005 where she worked in the laboratory of Prof. Daniel G. Nocera. As an NSF Graduate Research Fellow, she carried out research with Prof. Harry B. Gray and Dr. Jay R. Winkler at the California Institute of Technology, receiving her PhD in 2011. From 2011–2012 she was an NSF ACC Postdoctoral Fellow with Daniel R. Gamelin at the University of Washington.In 2012, Jillian joined the faculty at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research group explores charge transfer processes associated with energy capture and conversion, including proton-coupled electron transfer reactions and electron transfer across interfaces. Her research bridges molecular and materials chemistry and relies heavily on methods of physical inorganic chemistry, including transient absorption spectroscopy and electrochemistry.She has received numerous awards including the Harry B. Gray Award for Creative Work in Inorganic Chemistry by a Young Investigator (2019), the J. Carlyle Sitterson Award for Teaching First-Year Students (2017), a Sloan Research Fellowship (2016), a Packard Fellowship for Science and Engineering (2015), the Agnes Fay Morgan Research Award (2020), the University Award for Advancement of Women (2021), and the Brown Investigator Award (2026).</blockquote><blockquote>Presenter: Rebecca E. Powers (Graduate Student, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)Rebecca (Becca) E. Powers is a fourth-year graduate student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Prof. Jillian L. Dempsey’s research group.Becca graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Chemistry and B.S. in Physics from Creighton University in 2022. At Creighton University, she researched in the laboratories of Dr. Kayode Oshin and Dr. Janet Seger. While pursuing degrees in both chemistry and physics, Becca conducted research across both fields, including work on the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC) at Brookhaven National Laboratory. Becca was selected as both a Clare Boothe Luce fellow and a Goldwater Scholar during her undergraduate studies.Becca joined Prof. Jillian Dempsey’s lab in 2022 and began researching as a part of the Center for Hybrid Approaches in Solar Energy to Liquid Fuels (CHASE). Her research explores the chemical and physical properties of semiconducting photoelectrodes for photon capture and solar fuel generation. Becca’s research utilizes a large range of techniques, including electrochemistry, inductively coupled plasma-mass spectroscopy (ICP-MS), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and time-resolved infrared spectroscopy (TRIR). Becca’s outreach and research efforts have been recognized with a Prof. James Tamage Dobbins Award and UNC Chemistry Graduate Student Award for Research Excellence.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: ICP-MS for Hybrid Photoelectrode Characterization

ICP-MS for Hybrid Photoelectrode Characterization

Learn how the Agilent 7850 ICP-MS quantifies catalyst surface coverage on hybrid photoelectrodes to advance artificial photosynthesis and solar fuel research

Hybrid Photoelectrode Characterization via ICP-MS

Choosing the right internal standard is critical to achieving accurate, reliable ICP‑OES results—but knowing how and when to apply one isn’t always straightforward. In this webinar, we’ll review the fundamental principles of internal standardization in ICP‑OES and provide practical guidance on selecting the most appropriate internal standards for different elements, sample types, and analytical challenges. You’ll learn how internal standards help correct for signal drift, matrix effects, and sample introduction variability, as well as common pitfalls to avoid. Through real‑world examples, we’ll demonstrate how proper internal standard selection and implementation can improve data quality, confidence, and consistency across both routine and more challenging analyses.<blockquote>Presenter: Ana García González (Atomic Spectroscopy Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies)Ana Garcia is the Atomic Spectroscopy Application Scientist at Agilent Technologies. Ana has a broad background in atomic spectroscopy technologies, including international experience developing and validating analytical spectroscopy methods for the geochemical industry. She has also published in the fields of molecular spectroscopy and chemometrics. Ana holds a MSc in plant Biotechnology at CINVESTAV, México, and a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Engineering.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Learn to Select and Apply the Proper Internal Standard in ICP-OES

Learn to Select and Apply the Proper Internal Standard in ICP-OES

Learn how to select and apply internal standards in ICP-OES. Correct for matrix effects, signal drift, and sample introduction variability effectively

Selecting & Applying Internal Standards in ICP-OES

Laboratories are under growing pressure to handle increasing volumes of samples and data while operating under tighter regulatory inspection, all without compromising turnaround times or traceability. In this context, many organizations attempt to extend existing workflows and legacy tools, which can introduce inefficiencies, increase manual effort, and create compliance risks. At the same time, it is not always clear which digital solutions are best suited to address these challenges.This presentation illustrates how modern digital laboratory environments streamline routine activities by minimizing manual tasks and embedding compliance directly into everyday workflows. Drawing on a real-world use case, we show how automated capture of data from multiple sample measurements at the point of execution enables a continuous, sample-centric workflow.By removing manual interventions and paper-based processes, laboratories can improve efficiency and visibility, support faster and more reliable decision-making while remaining responsive to evolving customer demands.<h4>Learning Points</h4><ul><li>The role of different systems (LIMS, SDMS, ELN) within the digital lab landscape and how they differ from each other's</li><li>How WebLab manages laboratory operations from a sample perspective, enabling you to track every sample, stage, and next action across workflows</li><li>How automated data capture from connected instruments helps reduce errors, lower contamination risks, and accelerate sample processing</li><li>You will see, through a real-life example, how integrated digital workflows improve data quality, accelerate reporting, and increase operational efficiency</li></ul><h4>Who should attend</h4>Professionals working in small to mid‑sized laboratories, including:<ul><li>Directors and Managers of Analytical, QC, or Contract Labs</li><li>Lab Operations and QA/QC Leaders</li><li>Digitalization and IT at organizations transitioning from paper, Excel, or legacy systems to LIMS</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Peter Bellstedt, PhD (Director of Business Development and Product Manager at SciY)Peter studied Biochemistry at the University of Jena before completing a PhD on the structural characterization of a DNA repair protein using solution and solid-state NMR. He was then appointed as the head of the NMR Spectroscopy Platform in Jena, Germany, where he pioneered the implementation of modern, highly efficient data-driven workflows. After five years, he moved to the University of Zurich, Switzerland, as a principal investigator, where his lab focused on structure-based drug discovery. This year, he brought his wealth of experience to the LOGS by SciY team, focusing on efficient workflow solutions for research labs and facilities on a global scale.</blockquote>

SciY: From Legacy Workflows to Paperless Labs: Track Every Sample, Process, and Decision

From Legacy Workflows to Paperless Labs: Track Every Sample, Process, and Decision

Transition from paper to a paperless lab. Discover how WebLab, LIMS, and automated data capture streamline sample tracking and boost compliance

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