Čistírny odpadních vod každý den bojují s látkami, které z vody jen tak nezmizí. Odbourávání dusíkatých látek je na čistírnách velmi důležité. Když jich ve vodě zůstane moc, škodí řekám i životu v nich. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.cz/article/5402">Karel Havlíček</a> z CXI TUL byl spoluřešitelem projektu HYMNA, který spojil dvě známé technologie čištění do jednoho systému. A přidal k nim něco, co se na čistírnách běžně nepoužívá: nanovlákna.Celý název projektu zní Hybridní systém MBR-MBBR využívající nanomateriály pro dočišťování odpadních vod. Zkratka je HYMNA. „Zní to trochu vznešeně,“ směje se spoluřešitel Karel Havlíček z&nbsp;Oddělení technologie ochrany životního prostředí. Ale cíl vznešený byl. Voda, která z čistírny odtéká, není vždy tak čistá, jak by mohla být. A to je problém, který stojí za řešení.<h4>Síto a kuličky</h4>Za zkratkami MBR a MBBR se skrývají dvě technologie, které čistírny obvykle nasazují každou zvlášť. Karel je ale poslal do jedné linky za sebou a ukázal, že společně dokážou fungovat výrazně lépe. Kombinaci ověřil v praxi a navrhl z ní technologii, která má jasný postup, měřitelné výsledky a potenciál pro reálné nasazení.MBR funguje jako jemné síto. Membrány zachytí nečistoty, organické látky i nerozpuštěné částice. Jenže ani tak není hotovo, v čiré vodě pořád zůstávají dusíkaté látky.Na ně Karel Havlíček spolu s partnery nasadil druhou část technologie: MBBR. Malé plastové kuličky s otvory a nanovlákny uvnitř se za pomoci vzdušnění volně pohybují v nádrži. Na povrchu nanovláken rostou a žijí mikroorganismy, které přeměňují amoniakální dusík na dusičnany.Proč na tom záleží? Amoniakální dusík je pro ryby jedovatý, poškozuje jim žábry a ve vyšších koncentracích je zabíjí. Přebytek dusíku spouští přemnožení řas, takže voda zelená, ubývá v ní kyslíku a život v ní se dusí.<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: Kuličky s nanovlákenným srdcem. Takhle se dá čistit voda líp." 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>Kuličky s nanovlákenným srdcem</h4>Kuličky nejsou náhoda. Karel vložil do plastových tělísek s otvory nanovlákenné nosiče, což je jemný vláknitý materiál, na kterém se mikroorganismy rychle a pevně uchytí. Navrhoval je už v dizertační práci.Cesta k finální podobě nebyla přímá. Původně šlo o nanovlákennou vrstvu. Ta ale z kuliček postupně utíkala. Nahradili ji přízí, která drží. Výsledkem je užitný vzor pro nové nosiče biomasy.Hlavní výhoda je rychlost uchycení. Na klasických materiálech trvá osídlení mnohem déle. Na nanovláknech se mikroorganismy nastěhují rychle. To je klíčové zvlášť tam, kde je voda pro ně nepříznivá nebo toxická.Průmyslové odpadní vody bývají tak znečištěné, že bakterie na běžných nosičích nepřežijí. Na nanovlákenném povrchu se ale stihnou uchytit dřív, než je prostředí zničí. Systém pak funguje i tam, kde by jiné technologie selhaly.<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: Kuličky s nanovlákenným srdcem. Takhle se dá čistit voda líp." 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>Číslo, které překvapilo</h4>Nejdůležitější bylo, jak si systém poradí s&nbsp;amoniakálním dusíkem. Tým zkoušel i extrémní koncentrace až osmdesát miligramů na litr. A to už není dolaďování. To je zátěžová zkouška na hraně. Taková, která může ochromit nebo úplně zastavit život čisticích mikroorganismů.Systém ji zvládl. Na odtoku naměřili pod jeden miligram na litr.„Dostali jsme se na číslo, které často nezvládne ani běžná čistírna,“ shrnul svoje překvapení Karel.<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: Kuličky s nanovlákenným srdcem. Takhle se dá čistit voda líp." 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>Čistírna v kontejneru</h4>Spojení obou technologií přineslo něco navíc. Systém může fungovat nejen jako doplněk (post-treatment) za běžnou čistírnou, ale i jako samostatná modulární čistírna. Žádná stavba, systém lze přivézt, zapojit a spustit.„To ocení hlavně průmyslové provozy. Firmy, které dnes znečištěnou vodu odvážejí v barelech jako nebezpečný odpad, by mohly část čištění zvládnout samy,“ vysvětluje Karel. Pro firmy by to podle něj znamenalo méně odpadu, méně logistiky a nižší náklady.<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: Kuličky s nanovlákenným srdcem. Takhle se dá čistit voda líp." 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>Mýtus, který nevyšel</h4>Mimo hlavní projekt si Karlův tým položil ještě jednu otázku: dokáží mikroorganismy v&nbsp;běžném čistírenském biofilmu na nosičích rozkládat mikropolutanty? Tedy zbytky léků nebo pesticidů, které se dostávají do vody?Některé studie naznačovaly, že by to možné být mohlo.Nadšení ale rychle opadlo. „K žádnému rozkladu nedochází. Mikropolutanty se v systému jen hromadí,“ konstatuje Karel. Zachytí je, ale nezničí. Na to jsou potřeba silnější metody jako třeba ozon nebo UV záření.<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: Kuličky s nanovlákenným srdcem. Takhle se dá čistit voda líp." 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>Projekt HYMNA v programu TREND Technologické agentury ČR ve spolupráci se společností ENVI-PUR, s.r.o. (hlavní řešitel) a Pražské vodovody a kanalizace, a.s.</blockquote>

Kuličky s nanovlákenným srdcem. Takhle se dá čistit voda líp.

V týdnech od 3. a 10. srpna na Vás čekají v oblasti plynné/pevné fáze a především GC, GC/MS, Raman a FTIR následující webináře.<blockquote><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.gcms.cz/webinars">👉 DETAILY A REGISTRACE V SEKCI WEBINÁŘE</a></h4></blockquote><blockquote>👉 Vyhledávejte a filtrujte v největší globální databázi s více než 5 500 GC, HPLC, MS a spektroskopickými webináři.</blockquote><h5>1. Agilent Technologies: Essential Techniques for Gas Chromatography Troubleshooting</h5><ul><li>St, 5.8.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.cz/webinar/6354">Registrace</a></li></ul>Naučte se systematicky řešit problémy v plynové chromatografii. Webinář se zaměří na diagnostiku chvostování píků, identifikaci možných příčin a jejich postupné vylučování.<h5>2. Agilent Technologies: Characterising Advanced Materials with the Agilent UV-Vis-NIR: From Thin Films and Solar Cells to Glass and Optical Coatings</h5><ul><li>Čt, 6.8.2026 07:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.cz/webinar/6396">Registrace</a></li></ul>Zjistěte, jak spektrofotometrie UV-Vis-NIR pomáhá charakterizovat pokročilé materiály, včetně tenkých vrstev, solárních článků, skla a optických povlaků.<h5>3. Thermo Fisher Scientific: From Spectra to Mechanism: Using DRIFTS to Understand CO₂ Catalysis</h5><ul><li>St, 12.8.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.cz/webinar/6404">Registrace</a></li></ul>Zjistěte, jak lze in situ DRIFTS využít ke studiu mechanismů katalytických reakcí. Webinář představí výzkum suchého reformování metanu na katalyzátorech s nosičem na bázi oxidu ceru.

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Vysoce výkonné polymery se vyznačují mimořádnou chemickou a tepelnou odolností, díky čemuž jsou vhodné pro širokou škálu náročných aplikací, například v leteckém průmyslu nebo při výrobě polovodičů. Právě jejich vysoká odolnost však komplikuje analytickou charakterizaci, kterou dále ztěžuje značná rozmanitost formulací a široké spektrum používaných aditiv.Chemici společnosti LECO se nedávno zaměřili na charakterizaci chemického složení polyfenylensulfidu (PPS), jednoho z vysoce výkonných polymerů. PPS je semikrystalický termoplast vyznačující se vysokou tepelnou a chemickou odolností. Pro analýzu tohoto komplexního vzorku vědci využili dvě vzájemně se doplňující analytické techniky: termální desorpci a pyrolýzu.<h3>Termální desorpce a pyrolýza: vzájemně se doplňující analytické techniky</h3>Termální desorpce využívá řízený ohřev vzorku až na 300 °C, při němž dochází k postupnému uvolňování klíčových složek, ideálně bez narušení jejich chemické struktury.&nbsp; Pyrolýza naopak pracuje s podstatně vyššími teplotami, obvykle od 600 °C výše. Jejím cílem není zachování těkavých složech, ale analýza méně těkavých polymerů prostřednictvím štěpení dlouhých polymerních řetězců na menší fragmenty, které lze následně snáze analyzovat.Kombinace obou metod umožňuje získat komplexnější informace o chemickém složení materiálu. Termální desorpce je vhodná zejména pro analýzu aditiv, těkavých složek a kontaminantů, zatímco pyrolýza poskytuje informace o struktuře samotného polymeru. Použití pouze jedné z těchto metod by proto poskytlo pouze částečný obraz o složení analyzovaného materiálu.Tento kombinovaný analytický přístup umožňuje podrobnou charakterizaci komplexních polymerních materiálů bez časově náročné přípravy vzorků, jakou mohou vyžadovat alternativní postupy, například rozpouštění nebo derivatizace. Termální desorpce a pyrolýza tak umožňují získat potřebné analytické informace rychleji a s minimální přípravou vzorku.<h3>Analýza: Proč 1D GC nestačí</h3>Přestože termální desorpce a pyrolýza umožňují převést složky PPS do formy vhodné pro analýzu plynovou chromatografií, důkladná charakterizace tohoto komplexního polymeru vyžaduje také dostatečně výkonnou analytickou instrumentaci schopnou poskytnout podrobné a spolehlivé výsledky.Chemici společnosti LECO analyzovali vzorek pomocí GC-TOFMS (plynová chromatografie s hmotnostní spektrometrií s analyzátorem doby letu) a GC×GC-HRTOFMS (dvourozměrná plynová chromatografie s vysokorozlišovací hmotnostní spektrometrií s analyzátorem doby letu). Rozdíly mezi oběma přístupy byly výrazné.Dvourozměrná plynová chromatografie umožnila účinně separovat sloučeniny, které při separaci v první dimenzi koeluovaly. Systém<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.cz/products/39"> Pegasus HRT+4D</a> poskytl čistší hmotnostní spektra a umožnil anotovat větší počet sloučenin než při analýze pomocí jednorozměrné GC-HRMS.<h3>Význam spolehlivých výsledků</h3>Analýza vysoce výkonných polymerů je důležitá pro zajištění kvality a bezpečnosti výsledných výrobků. Tyto materiály se často používají v aplikacích, kde je spolehlivost zásadní, a proto je nezbytné ověřit, že jejich složení a vlastnosti odpovídají požadavkům konkrétního použití.Kromě kontroly kvality může podrobná analýza těchto materiálů přispět také k optimalizaci průmyslových procesů a k vývoji nových nebo zdokonalených polymerních materiálů a výrobních postupů.<ul><li>Podrobnější informace o výzkumu a použitých analytických postupech naleznete ve webináři <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.cz/webinar/6039">„Characterization of High-Performance Polymers Using Thermal Desorption/Pyrolysis and High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry“</a></li><li>Další informace o aktivitách společnosti LECO v oblasti vysoce výkonných materiálů naleznete také v jejich <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.leco.com/applications/high-performance-materials/?_gl=1*wlqm0x*_up*MQ..*_ga*MTA4MjQ4NTYxMi4xNzg1Nzc2NzAy*_ga_KRDSR1XM7X*czE3ODU3NzY3MDIkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODU3NzY3MDIkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_K8NYKVEKHY*czE3ODU3NzY3MDIkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODU3NzY3MDIkajYwJGwwJGgxNTY4NTkwNDM.">High-Performance Materials Resource Hub</a></li></ul>

Analýza vysoce výkonných polymerů pomocí GC×GC-HRTOFMS

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Agilent Technologies

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We probably have all experienced this at some point when performing gas chromatography and our peak shape begins to appear a bit different. &nbsp;In this webinar, we will discuss some of the most common chromatographic issues that you experience with Gas Chromatography and take a logical approach to finding the root cause and correcting the problem. Often the best way to approach troubleshooting is to also consider what ‘cannot’ cause an issue so that precious time is not spent addressing something that cannot cause the issue. This webinar will arm you with some simple tools, and a different way to look at troubleshooting, should a problem arise.<blockquote>Speaker: Alex Ucci&nbsp;In his current position at Agilent, Alex provides application assistance and technical support for sample preparation products as well as GC and LC consumables. Before he joined Agilent in 2014, Alex was a graduate student at the Pennsylvania State University researching the morphology and surface properties of aerosol particles using a wide variety of analytical techniques. He has an MS degree in chemistry.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Becoming A Better Chromatographer Webinar Series

Essential Techniques for Gas Chromatography Troubleshooting

Learn essential GC troubleshooting techniques with Agilent. Discover a logical, time-saving root-cause analysis approach to fix poor peak shapes

Essential Techniques for GC Troubleshooting

This presentation will cover products from Agilent that make GC connections more robust by utilizing new technologies that make connections easier, leak free and more inert for any application.Topics covered include: Self Tightening Stainless Column Nuts and ferrules, Press Fits, UltiMetal Plus and Stainless Steel Capillary Tubing, Ferrule Pre-swaging installation tool and MS interface installation tool, among others.<blockquote>Speaker: Mark Sinnott (Technical Support Engineer, Consumables and Supplies Division, Agilent Technologies)Mark Sinnott works for Agilent Technologies as a Technical Support Engineer in the Consumables and Supplies Division (CSD). In his position at Agilent, Mark performs technical support and applications assistance to gas chromatographers worldwide. He has more than 22 years of experience in gas chromatography, including environmental analysis of compounds in air, soil and water matrices, including dissolved gas analysis for the electrical industry. Mark holds a Master’s Degree in Chemistry from California State University, Sacramento, and currently resides in Twin Falls Idaho.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Becoming A Better Chromatographer - GC Webinar Series

From Inlet to Detector: Building Better Connections in GC and GC/MS Workflows

Build better GC and GC/MS connections with Agilent. Explore self-tightening column nuts, pre-swaging tools, and inert capillaries to eliminate leaks

Building Better Connections in GC and GC/MS Workflows

Keeping your GC system running smoothly isn’t just about good method development; it’s also about being prepared. In this webinar, we’ll walk through the essential consumables every lab should keep on hand to avoid unnecessary downtime. &nbsp;From gas traps and syringes to columns and detector supplies, we will discuss what supplies to stock and how this can help save valuable time.If you are about to purchase an instrument, we will also discuss critical items you’ll need to have on hand to ensure the installation is completed smoothly.Whether you’re new to GC or looking to optimize your workflow, this webinar will help ensure your system and your lab team stay up and running.<blockquote>Speaker: Ryan Mayfield (Field Service Engineer, Agilent Technologies)Ryan Mayfield has over 11 years of experience as a Field Service Engineer supporting GC and GCMS systems. &nbsp;He also delivers on-site application consulting for customers across a wide range of industries, including environmental, biotech, and petrochemical fields. &nbsp;He has a BS and MS in Food Science from UC Davis.Additional Speaker: Alex Ucci (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies)In his current position at Agilent, Alex provides application assistance and technical support for sample preparation products as well as GC and LC consumables. Before he joined Agilent in 2014, Alex was a graduate student at the Pennsylvania State University researching the morphology and surface properties of aerosol particles using a wide variety of analytical techniques. He has an MS degree in chemistry.</blockquote>

Stocked for Success: Essential GC Supplies That Keep You Running

Stay prepared with essential GC supplies. Explore critical consumables, gas traps, and detector supplies needed to prevent downtime and ease installation

Essential GC Supplies to Keep Your System Up and Running

<div><div id="inner_content_body_text" data-content-id="394785">Polymers are complex materials, and understanding their performance requires more than just mechanical testing. Rheology provides valuable information on viscosity, elasticity, and flow, but it cannot fully explain the chemical and structural changes that occur during processing. By integrating rheology with Raman spectroscopy, researchers and engineers can correlate mechanical behavior with molecular-level insights in real time.This combined Rheo-Raman approach opens up new possibilities for understanding polymerization, crystallization, and thermal stability, supporting better formulation, troubleshooting, and quality control across the polymer industry.<h4>Key Learning Topics:</h4><ul><li>How Rheo-Raman correlates mechanical properties with chemical structure to deliver deeper insights into polymer behavior</li><li>How to monitor polymerization reactions and chemical transformations in real time</li><li>How to study crystallization pathways and their impact on material performance</li><li>How to assess thermal stability and degradation during processing or use</li><li>How Rheo-Raman supports faster material development, improved quality control, and problem-solving in industrial and research settings</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: James P. Eickhoff Jr.James Eickhoff is the principal application engineer for the rheology division as a member of the Advanced Technical Support Center at Anton Paar USA. He has over 20 years of theoretical and experimental rheology training, including the last 17 years with Anton Paar having guided current and prospective customers on the use of rheological techniques in their industrial and academic research. James earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and Clemson University, respectively.</blockquote></div></div>

Anton Paar: Correlating Mechanical and Chemical Properties: Introduction to Rheo-Raman for Polymers

Correlating Mechanical and Chemical Properties: Introduction to Rheo-Raman for Polymers

Learn how Rheo-Raman combines rheology and Raman spectroscopy to study polymerization, crystallization, and polymer performance in real time.

Introduction to Rheo-Raman for Polymers

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

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

Exhaled breath is increasingly recognized as a powerful source of molecular information for personalized medicine. Containing hundreds to thousands of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that reflect metabolic, inflammatory, microbiological, and environmental processes, breath offers a unique, completely non-invasive window into human health. Yet, unlocking this chemical complexity requires analytical platforms capable of delivering both exceptional separation power and high-confidence molecular characterization.At the forefront of this evolution is comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry (GCxGC-MS), which has emerged as a cornerstone technology in modern breathomics. By significantly expanding chromatographic peak capacity and resolving power compared with conventional one-dimensional approaches, GCxGC-MS enables a more comprehensive exploration of the human volatilome and facilitates the discovery of clinically relevant biomarkers that would otherwise remain undetected.This webinar will explore how advanced GCxGC-MS workflows are transforming breathomics research and accelerating its translation towards clinical implementation. Drawing on recent developments in untargeted and targeted analytical strategies, we will discuss how comprehensive volatilome profiling can be integrated with rapid and streamlined methodologies to create efficient multi-platform pipelines for biomarker discovery, validation, and routine application. Particular emphasis will be placed on the critical role of analytical design, quality control, and data processing in generating robust and reproducible results from highly complex breath samples.Beyond technology development, the presentation will address the key challenges facing the field, including standardization of sampling protocols, harmonization of analytical methodologies, and the transition from exploratory studies to clinically actionable solutions. Real-world applications will illustrate how breathomics can support disease detection, patient stratification, therapeutic monitoring, and precision healthcare.As analytical capabilities continue to advance, GCxGC-MS is positioning breathomics to move beyond proof-of-concept studies and towards a future where non-invasive molecular phenotyping becomes an integral component of personalized medicine.<blockquote>Speaker: Anaïs Rodrigues (Applications Chemist, LECO Europe)</blockquote><blockquote>Speaker: Pierre-Hugues Stefanuto (Lead Scientist &amp; Senior Lecturer, Liège University, Belgium)</blockquote>

LECO: Breathomics - Advancing Personalized Medicine Through Next-Generation Analytical Solutions 

Breathomics: Advancing Personalized Medicine Through Next-Generation Analytical Solutions

Discover how GCxGC-MS transforms breathomics and VOC profiling. Learn how non-invasive molecular phenotyping enables personalized medicine

Breathomics & GCxGC-MS for Personalized Medicine

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

Paperless Labs & Sample Tracking: Digital LIMS Workflows

The challenge of developing and maintaining robust chemometric models for use within Process Analytical Technology (PAT) deployment remains a significant barrier to implementation. This webinar explores how Iterative Optimization Technology (IOT) is advancing the principles of lean chemometrics by reducing the calibration burden associated with PAT deployment. Case studies will demonstrate how these methods enable faster model deployment, improved lifecycle management, and greater operational efficiency without compromising product quality or process understanding. Attendees will gain insights into how innovative chemometric strategies can accelerate PAT adoption while supporting the industry's drive towards agile, data-driven manufacturing.<h4>Learning Points</h4><ul><li>You will learn how lean chemometrics reduces model complexity and data requirements</li><li>Discover how to simplify model deployment and lifecycle management</li><li>Explore how to accelerate PAT adoption while maintaining process understanding and quality</li></ul><h4>Who should attend</h4><ul><li>Process development and MSAT teams scaling processes to manufacturing</li><li>PAT scientists and analytical experts developing chemometric models</li><li>Lab managers driving efficient and scalable PAT implementation</li><li>Development and manufacturing and digitalization leaders advancing data-driven operations</li></ul><blockquote>Presenter: Jonique Samuels (Scientific Advisor for Innovations, SciY)Jonique Samuels is a Scientific Advisor for Innovations at SciY where she leads research and development projects on new, novel functionality for synTQ, the orchestration and real-time process-control platform that enables PAT and advanced, quality-centric control strategies. Currently, Jonique's focus is on supporting sustainability initiatives with customers, which includes investigating and developing lean chemometrics methods.&nbsp;</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: Advancing Lean Chemometrics: Iterative Optimization Technology as a Process Analytical Technology Tool for Reducing Calibration Burden

Advancing Lean Chemometrics: Iterative Optimization Technology as a Process Analytical Technology Tool for Reducing Calibration Burden

Reduce PAT calibration burden with Lean Chemometrics and IOT. Learn to accelerate model deployment and simplify lifecycle management in this webinar

Lean Chemometrics & IOT: Reducing PAT Calibration Burden

Fentanyl and synthetic drugs have fundamentally changed how law enforcement handles narcotics testing, raising the stakes for officer safety, operational speed and evidence handling. In this live discussion, Rhode Island counterdrug analyst Erik Burmeister will share how testing workflows actually work in the field today, from roadside seizures to controlled environments.Learn how agencies deploy tools like handheld Raman, trace detection and traditional methods to safely identify substances while maintaining investigative momentum. Through real-world examples, this webinar will explore key decision points, current limitations (including lab backlogs) and practical lessons you can apply within your own agency.<h5>By joining this webinar, you will learn:</h5><ul><li>How agencies are improving officer safety during narcotics identification.</li><li>Where handheld tools fit within real-world testing workflows.</li><li>When to conduct on-scene versus controlled environment testing.</li><li>Key limitations and decision points in narcotics identification today.</li><li>Operational benefits agencies are seeing from modern identification tools.</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Erik BurmeisterErik Burmeister is a seasoned intelligence and law enforcement professional with over 20 years of service in the Rhode Island Army National Guard, including three combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan. For the past nine years he has served as a criminal analyst with the Rhode Island National Guard Counterdrug Program. Through this role Burmeister has spent seven years assigned to the Rhode Island State Police High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Task Force, followed by two years with the Rhode Island State Police Intelligence Unit. His work focuses on supporting state and federal efforts to combat drug trafficking and strengthen intelligence-driven policing.</blockquote><blockquote>Speaker: Dr. Adam J. HopkinsAdam has served as the Spectroscopy Product Manager at Metrohm USA since 2016, supporting the development and application of handheld and laboratory spectroscopic solutions for substance identification and chemical analysis. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Oregon, where he specialized in nonlinear optical spectroscopy. Prior to joining Metrohm Hopkins spent several years developing spectroscopic technologies for standoff and noncontact sensing applications, with expertise in Raman spectroscopy, LIBS and other advanced analytical techniques. Through his work with law enforcement, forensic, and industrial organizations, he helps agencies evaluate and implement technologies that support safer, faster identification of unknown substances in the field and laboratory. Hopkins has authored more than 20 peer-reviewed publications and conference proceedings and is the inventor on three patents related to spectroscopic technologies.</blockquote>

Metrohm: Safer Narcotics Identification in the Fentanyl Era - Lessons from Rhode Island State Police

Safer Narcotics Identification in the Fentanyl Era: Lessons from Rhode Island State Police

Learn how Rhode Island State Police use handheld Raman tools for safe fentanyl identification and faster field drug analysis in this live webinar

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