<p><strong>Zbytky léčiv patří k největším ekologickým výzvám současnosti. Antibiotika, analgetika nebo stimulanty se běžně dostávají do řek i podzemních vod a běžné čistírny si s jejich odstraněním často nedokážou poradit. Nová studie týmu z Ostravské univerzity, Vysoké školy báňské – Technické univerzity Ostrava a Univerzity Palackého v Olomouci ukazuje, že řešení může nabídnout materiál na bázi uhlíku a dusíku, který reaguje na světlo.</strong></p><p>Tým z Ostravy a Olomouce úspěšně otestoval uhlíkový materiál, který za pomoci světla rozkládá zbytky léčiv ve vodě a snižuje jejich rizika pro vodní organismy. Studie zároveň naznačuje potenciál pro šetrnější čištění odpadních vod.</p><p>„<i>Laik si testovaný grafitický nitrid uhlíku může představit jako velmi jemný prášek, který se po osvícení chová podobně jako solární panel. Jen namísto výroby elektřiny spouští chemické reakce, které rozkládají zbytky léků ve vodě. Klíčové pro nás bylo, co při tomto procesu fotokatalýzy vzniká, a proto jsme se zaměřili na detailní analýzu rozkladných produktů i jejich transformačních cest. V laboratorních podmínkách se nám podařilo během dvou hodin odstranit více než 95 procent antibiotika ofloxacinu a léku diclofenac, u kofeinu pak přibližně 80 procent. Na základě těchto analýz vidíme, že většina vzniklých látek představuje nižší ekologickou zátěž pro vodní prostředí než původní léčiva,</i>“ říká za vědecký tým <strong>profesor Petr Praus</strong>.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/OU_Vyzkum_z_Ostravy_a_Olomouce_ukazuje_cestu_jak_pomoci_svetla_odstranit_leky_z_vody_2_747960f75a.jpg" alt="OU: Výzkum z Ostravy a Olomouce ukazuje cestu, jak pomocí světla odstranit léky z vody" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_OU_Vyzkum_z_Ostravy_a_Olomouce_ukazuje_cestu_jak_pomoci_svetla_odstranit_leky_z_vody_2_747960f75a.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="2392" height="1595"></p><p>Použitý <strong>fotokatalyzátor</strong> má podle vědců hned několik <strong>výhod:</strong> je považován za relativně stabilní a opakovaně použitelný, neobsahuje žádné kovy a funguje nejen pod UV zářením, ale i při běžném světle. Právě tyto klady z něj dělají zajímavého kandidáta pro budoucí technologie čištění vod.</p><p>...</p>

Zbytky léčiv ve vodě jsou velká ekologická výzva. Pomoci by mohlo světlo

<div><div><p><strong>Kation-π interakce jsou mezimolekulové síly, při nichž se kladně nabitý ion (kation) váže na π-elektronový systém aromatické molekuly tak, jak se vyskytuje například v benzenu. V biologii mají tyto interakce zásadní význam, protože příroda je plná struktur, kde se kationty a aromatické systémy přirozeně setkávají.</strong></p></div></div><div><div><p>Už samotné bílkoviny, základní stavební kameny našeho těla, obsahují aromatické aminokyseliny. Jednou z nich je tyrosin, jehož postranní řetězec nese fenolový motiv, což je ideální model pro studium těchto interakcí. Na druhé straně stojí kationty, například neurotransmiter acetylcholin. Ten se podílí na řízení paměti, spánku i pohybu. Když se acetylcholin váže na své receptory, hraje v tom důležitou roli právě kation-π interakce. Dále nikotin, látka, která je považována za jednu z nejnávykovějších látek vůbec, se váže na nikotinové acetylcholinové receptory kation-π interakcí a muskarin, jed z muchomůrky červené, se váže stejným způsobem na muskarinové acetylcholinové receptory.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Nadace_Experientia_Prehlizena_mezimolekulova_interakce_ktera_ovlivnuje_lidske_zivoty_2_524a1d5871.jpg" alt="Nadace Experientia: Přehlížená mezimolekulová interakce, která ovlivňuje lidské životy: Obrázek 1: Mapa elektrostatického potenciálu na povrchu molekul – tetramethylamonný kation (vlevo) a fenol (vpravo)." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Nadace_Experientia_Prehlizena_mezimolekulova_interakce_ktera_ovlivnuje_lidske_zivoty_2_524a1d5871.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="702" height="169"></p><div><div><p>Přestože jsou kation-π interakce nesmírně důležité pro fungování biologických systémů, jejich chování ve vodném prostředí, kde se odehrává život, zatím není zcela pochopeno. V našem výzkumu jsme se proto zaměřili na co nejjednodušší model zachovávající biologickou relevanci, a to na interakci mezi tetramethylamonným kationtem, strukturně příbuzným acetylcholinu, a fenolem, který je součástí postranního řetězce aminokyseliny tyrosinu.</p><p>Pomocí kombinace experimentů a počítačových simulací jsme ukázali, že vazba mezi tetramethylamonným kationtem a fenolem je ve vodě stabilnější, než se dříve předpokládalo. Výsledky našeho výzkumu naznačují, že kation-π interakce mohou v biologických systémech hrát výraznější roli, než se dosud myslelo. Tyto poznatky tak přispívají k lepšímu pochopení základních molekulárních interakcí a mohou být inspirací i pro oblasti, jako je vývoj nových léčiv nebo inženýrství nových materiálů. Například v oblasti metal-organických sítí, za jejichž objev byla v roce 2025 udělena Nobelova cena za chemii.</p><blockquote><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Nadace_Experientia_Prehlizena_mezimolekulova_interakce_ktera_ovlivnuje_lidske_zivoty_97eac0cc11.jpg" alt="Nadace Experientia: Přehlížená mezimolekulová interakce, která ovlivňuje lidské životy" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Nadace_Experientia_Prehlizena_mezimolekulova_interakce_ktera_ovlivnuje_lidske_zivoty_97eac0cc11.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="600" height="400"></p><h5><span><strong>Matěj Červenka (*2003)</strong></span></h5><p><span style="font-weight:400;">Laureát ceny Via Chimica pro rok 2026 Matěj Červenka se narodil v roce 2003 v Praze. Po absolvování <strong>Gymnázia Jana Keplera </strong>nastoupil na <strong>VŠCHT Praha</strong>, kde nyní studuje bakalářský obor Chemie. Zároveň pracuje na <strong>Ústavu organické chemie a biochemie AV ČR</strong> ve skupině <strong>prof. Pavla Jungwirtha</strong>. Ve své vědecké práci propojuje počítačové simulace s experimenty, díky nimž už své výsledky prezentoval na několika konferencích a publikoval například v časopise Journal of Physical Chemistry B. Za vědou i za větrem často vyráží do zahraničí — zatímco v laboratoři hledá odpovědi pomocí přesných měření a modelů, ve volném čase se věnuje windsurfingu, který je jeho další velkou vášní.</span></p></blockquote></div></div></div></div>

Přehlížená mezimolekulová interakce, která ovlivňuje lidské životy

<p><strong>V týdnu od 25. května na Vás čekají v oblasti atomové a molekulové spektroskopie a spektrometrie následující webináře.</strong></p><blockquote><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.icpms.cz/webinars"><strong>👉 DETAILY A REGISTRACE V SEKCI WEBINÁŘE</strong></a></h4><p><strong>👉 Vyhledávejte a filtrujte v největší globální databázi</strong> s více než <strong>5 500 GC, HPLC, MS a spektroskopickými webináři</strong>.</p></blockquote><h5><strong>1. </strong><span><strong>SelectScience</strong></span><strong>: Revealing Hidden LNP Subpopulations with High-Resolution Chromatographic Techniques</strong></h5><ul><li>Út, 26.5.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.cz/webinar/6189">Registrace</a></li></ul><p>Zjistěte, jak pokročilé chromatografické techniky odhalují skryté subpopulace lipidových nanočástic (LNP) a podporují jejich detailní charakterizaci v souladu s novými regulatorními požadavky.</p><h5><strong>2. </strong><span><strong>Mettler-Toledo</strong></span><strong>: Continuous Flow Process Optimization and Control</strong></h5><ul><li>St, 27.5.2026 15:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.cz/webinar/4651">Registrace</a></li></ul><p>Přehled nejnovějších kontinuálních průtokových reaktorů, jejich výhod oproti vsádkovým procesům a využití PAT nástrojů pro optimalizaci, monitorování a škálování procesů.</p><h5><strong>3. </strong><span><strong>AZoM</strong></span><strong>: Real-Time Raman Gas Analysis for Today’s Power Generation: Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blending, and Fusion</strong></h5><ul><li>St, 27.5.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.cz/webinar/6206">Registrace</a></li></ul><p>Zjistěte, jak Ramanova spektroskopie v reálném čase umožňuje monitorování zemního plynu, směsí vodíku a dalších plynných toků v moderní energetice.</p><h5><strong>4. </strong><span><strong>Milestone</strong></span><strong>: Total Fat, FAMEs, and Amino Acids: Modern Sample Prep Workflows for Nutritional Analysis</strong></h5><ul><li>St, 27.5.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.cz/webinar/6159">Registrace</a></li></ul><p>Objevte moderní mikrovlnné postupy přípravy vzorků pro analýzu tuků, FAMEs a aminokyselin, které zvyšují rychlost, bezpečnost a reprodukovatelnost nutričních analýz.</p><h5><strong>5. </strong><span><strong>AZoM</strong></span><strong>: Analysis Masterclass for Polymer-Based Advanced Materials</strong></h5><ul><li>Čt, 28.5.2026 15:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.cz/webinar/6194">Registrace</a></li></ul><p>Komplexní přehled analytických metod a osvědčených postupů pro výzkum, vývoj a kontrolu kvality moderních polymerních materiálů.</p><h5><strong>6. </strong><span><strong>Mettler-Toledo</strong></span><strong>: Thermal Analysis in the Food Industry</strong></h5><ul><li>Čt, 28.5.2026 16:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.cz/webinar/5774">Registrace</a></li></ul><p>Zjistěte, jak DSC, TGA, TMA a DMA pomáhají charakterizovat potraviny a obalové materiály během výroby, skladování a kontroly kvality.</p><h5><strong>7. </strong><span><strong>Unchained Labs</strong></span><strong>: Break the Protein Formulation Code with Aunty</strong></h5><ul><li>Čt, 28.5.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.cz/webinar/6218">Registrace</a></li></ul><p>Objevte, jak metody DSF, SLS a DLS v systému Aunty urychlují vývoj proteinových formulací a hodnocení stability biomolekul.</p><h5><strong>8. </strong><span><strong>SPECTRO Analytical Instruments</strong></span><strong>: Reliable EN 71-3 Toy Safety Testing Using the SPECTROGREEN MS</strong></h5><ul><li>Čt, 28.5.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.cz/webinar/6211">Registrace</a></li></ul><p>Zjistěte, jak ICP-OES systém SPECTROGREEN podporuje spolehlivé stanovení prvků při testování bezpečnosti hraček podle normy EN 71-3.</p><h5><strong>9. </strong><span><strong>Agilent Technologies</strong></span><strong>: Elemental Analysis in Jet Fuel with ICP-MS and ICP-QQQ</strong></h5><ul><li>Čt, 28.5.2026 19:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.cz/webinar/6064">Registrace</a></li></ul><p>Představení metody přímého nástřiku leteckého paliva do ICP-MS a ICP-QQQ pro citlivou elementární analýzu s detekčními limity v řádu ppb bez nutnosti přípravy vzorků.</p>

Webináře LabRulezICPMS týden 22/2026

Webináře

Vody

Věda a výzkum

Článek

Celostátní webový portál a elektronický časopis Universitas o vědě, vzdělávání, výzkumu a vysokém školství je společným projektem 22 českých veřejných vysokých škol.

Universitas

Podporujeme mladé vědkyně a vědce z oboru organické, bioorganické a medicinální chemie na zahraničních stážích i zde v ČR díky tzv. start-up grantům Nadace Experientia.

Nadace Experientia

Vše ze světa analytické chemie na jednom místě. Propojujeme lidi při řešení jejich problémů. U nás naleznete všechny potřebné informace snadno, rychle a přehledně. Přestaňte hledat a začněte nacházet.

LabRulez

Mettler-Toledo

Agilent Technologies

SPECTRO Analytical Instruments

Unchained Labs

AZoM

Milestone

SelectScience

<p><strong>This free online event is for chemists and engineers interested in learning new methods to design, monitor, and control flow processes. Each presenter will share presentations demonstrating the use of spectroscopy to track reaction performance in real-time for process and product optimization.</strong></p><p><strong>Program:</strong></p><ul><li>Novel developments in continuous flow reactor technologies</li><li>Advantages over batch processes</li><li>PAT for rapid analysis, optimization, and scale-up</li></ul><blockquote><h5><strong>Presenters</strong></h5><p><strong>Continuous Hydrogenation: Catalyst Screening to Continuous Processing using PAT and Data Rich Experimentation</strong></p><ul><li>Darren Whitaker, Associate Director - Takeda</li></ul><p><strong>Mechanochemistry: Chemical Synthesis without Bulk Reaction Solvent</strong></p><ul><li>Duncan L. Browne, Associate Professor in Organic Synthesis and Drug Discovery - University College London</li></ul><p><strong>Data-Rich Experimentations as Enabling Tool to Accelerate Small Molecule Process Development</strong></p><ul><li>Dr. Peter Sagmeister, Postdoctoral Associate - Massachusetts Institute of Technology</li></ul><p><strong>Approaching Acid Catalysis with Solid Acid in a Packed Bed Reactor</strong></p><ul><li>Zheng Zhao, Principal Chemical Engineer - Pfizer</li></ul></blockquote>

Mettler Toledo: Continuous Flow Process Optimization and Control

Continuous Flow Process Optimization and Control 

Novel developments in continuous flow reactor technologies, Advantages over batch processes and PAT for rapid analysis, optimization, and scale-up.

<header><h4><strong>Discover the Most Important Techniques for the Thermal Characterization of Food Products</strong></h4></header><main><div><div><h5><strong>Program</strong></h5><ul><li>Regulatory food standards and guidelines</li><li>Thermal analysis techniques (DSC, TOA, TGA, TMA, DMA, and DP)</li><li>Food applications</li><li>Techniques and field of application</li><li>Interactive Q&amp;A session</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><p>Food plays a vital role beyond simply providing essential nutrients and nourishment—it is a pathway to good health. This evolving perspective has opened up new frontiers in food science, food technology, and the analytical testing of food products and ingredients.</p><p>Join our upcoming webinar to discover how thermal analysis techniques can be applied to investigate the properties of various food products and packaging throughout processing, storage, and quality control. We will showcase applications relevant to multiple segments of the food industry.</p><p><strong>Secure you spot now and don’t miss the opportunity to ask our experts your questions!</strong></p><h4><strong>Food: A Highly Regulated Industry</strong></h4><p>Food products have a direct impact on public health. As a result, international and national regulations mandate specific testing methods to ensure these sensitive products meet strict quality and safety standards. Thermal analysis is one such essential technique, playing a crucial role in characterizing a wide range of foods and packaging materials across various segments of the industry.</p><h4><strong>Important Thermal Analysis Techniques for the Food Industry</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>DSC:</strong> Important for determining melting behavior, used also for the heat of fusion, purity, polymorphism, glass transition, and oxidation stability.</li><li><strong>TGA:</strong> Mainly used to study evaporation, desorption &amp; vaporization behavior, thermal stability, kinetics of decomposition, and composition analysis.</li><li><strong>TOA: </strong>In this technique, visual observation is used to investigate melting behavior and polymorphism.</li><li><strong>TMA:</strong> Typically used to study expansion and shrinkage behavior of packaging films, as well as glass transition.</li><li><strong>DMA: </strong>This is the most sensitive method used for investigating glass transition.</li></ul><h4><strong>Typical Applications</strong></h4><p>Common applications include protein denaturization of dry milk powder (DSC), moisture content in edible oils (TGA), and the softening/melting of multilayer packaging film (TMA). However, the potential uses of thermal analysis techniques in the food industry are diverse and extensive!&nbsp;</p></div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><div style="max-width:1px;width:100%;" id="mediaContainerWrapper_2110920040"><div style="height:1px;width:1px;" data-external-url="" id="mediaContainer_2110920040" data-advanced-option="false" data-width="1" data-height="1" data-video-id="">&nbsp;</div></div></div></div></div></div></main><div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><blockquote><div><strong>Presenter: </strong>Dr. Teresa Dennenwaldt</div><p>Dr. Teresa Dennenwaldt obtained her PhD in chemistry in 2013 and completed a postdoc at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland in the field of electron microscopy and spectroscopy. In 2018, she joined METTLER TOLEDO as an application specialist for Thermal Analysis. In her current position, she expertly uses, teaches, and supports DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA instruments at the METTLER TOLEDO head office in Switzerland.</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

Mettler Toledo: Thermal Analysis in the Food Industry

Thermal Analysis in the Food Industry

Join this webinar to learn key thermal analysis techniques for food products and packaging, regulatory requirements, and real-world food industry applications.

<p><strong>Quality control of jet fuel is important for many reasons, engine protection, environmental concerns, especially safety considerations. Currently testing labs use various analytical techniques for elemental analysis in jet fuel. As the regulations for metal contaminants require lower limits, advance analytical techniques for elemental analysis become more important. This presentation will showcase direct injection of jet fuel in ICP-MS without any sample preparations for elemental analysis, with detection limits in parts-per-billion levels. In addition, comparisons and discussions are made between the use of single quadrupole and triple quadrupole modes for certain analytes. The instrumentation setup and sample results will be discussed in this presentation.</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Yan Cheung, PhD (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p><p>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.</p></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Atomic Spectroscopic webinars

Elemental Analysis in Jet Fuel with ICP-MS and ICP-QQQ

This presentation will showcase direct injection of jet fuel in ICP-MS without any sample preparations for elemental analysis

<h4><strong>Food &amp; Feed Sample Preparation Webinar Series</strong></h4><p><strong>Ensuring food and feed quality requires reliable determination of both contaminants and nutrients, yet sample preparation remains one of the most challenging and time-consuming steps in the analytical workflow. This webinar series introduces modern approaches to digestion and extraction that improve data quality, reduce reprocessing, and increase laboratory productivity. Through four dedicated events, covering heavy metals, organic contaminants, macro/trace minerals, and nutritional parameters such as fats, FAMEs, and amino acids, participants will discover optimized, practical workflows tailored to real-world food and feed testing.</strong></p><h4><strong>Session: Total fat, FAMEs, and amino acids: modern sample prep workflows for nutritional analysis</strong></h4><p>Determinations of total fat, FAMEs, and amino acids are fundamental to nutritional labeling and product development, yet traditional workflows can be labor-intensive and solvent-heavy.</p><p>In this webinar session, we will present modern microwave-based approaches for extraction and hydrolysis that <strong>simplify workflows, improve reproducibility, and reduce solvent use</strong>. Through real application examples, we will show how these technologies enable <strong>faster, safer, and more consistent preparation of samples</strong> for nutritional analysis. Participants will learn how to streamline complex workflows while maintaining high analytical performance.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Luca Rota (Application Specialist, Milestone)</p></blockquote>

Milestone: Food & Feed Sample Preparation Webinar Series

Total fat, FAMEs, and amino acids: modern sample prep workflows for nutritional analysis

Learn modern sample prep for fat, FAMEs, and amino acids using microwave extraction and hydrolysis to improve speed, reproducibility, and efficiency.

Total fat, FAMEs, amino acids: modern sample prep

<p><strong>As lipid nanoparticle (LNP)-based therapeutics diversify and regulatory expectations for complex nucleic acid products mature, analytical strategies must evolve. Modern LNP characterization now requires integrated workflows that can simultaneously assess particle size, quantify payload, and detect critical impurities.</strong></p><p>In this SelectScience® webinar, Dr. Mojca Tajnik Sbaizero, a specialist with 10 years of experience in downstream processing for viral and non‑viral delivery, will be joined by Tristan Kovačič, who leads formulation development for non‑viral nucleic acid delivery at Sartorius BIA Separations. Together, they will demonstrate how emerging chromatographic platforms enable multi‑parameter LNP characterization and support robust, scalable analytical strategies across diverse delivery systems. They will also show how these same approaches help generate functional, uniform LNP particles for final drug product development.</p><p>As LNP complexity increases, these experts will outline the growing need to separate distinct particle subpopulations and explain how advanced chromatographic separations enhance consistency, safety, and overall product understanding, ultimately strengthening progress in drug development.</p><h4><strong>Who should attend?</strong></h4><ul><li>Professionals in biopharmaceuticals</li><li>Formulation Scientists</li><li>Healthcare Professionals</li><li>Research and Manufacturing Scientists</li></ul><h4><strong>What will this webinar cover?</strong></h4><ul><li>Chromatographic solutions for LNP drug products across both analytical and preparative scales.</li><li>Practical case studies demonstrating innovative chromatographic technologies applied to multiple LNP formulations.</li><li>How emerging chromatographic strategies enable the separation and characterization of LNP subpopulations.</li><li>How these advances support safer, more consistent, and regulatory-ready LNP therapeutics.</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker:&nbsp;</strong>Dr. Mojca Tajnik Sbaizero (Head of Product-Application Area, Sartorius BIA Separations)</p><p>Dr. Mojca Tajnik Sbaizero is Head of Product–Application Area at Sartorius BIA Separations. She is a biotechnologist with a PhD in Biomedicine from the University of Ljubljana. During her PhD and post-doctoral academic work in the UK and Italy, her research focused on pre‑mRNA processing and therapeutic approaches for genetic diseases involving alternative splicing.</p><p>Since joining Sartorius BIA Separations in 2016, she has specialized in downstream processing of viral and non‑viral delivery vectors. She is the author of several scientific publications and a patent in this field, supervises graduate students, and leads the Virus and Nanoparticle Innovation group.</p><p><strong>Speaker:&nbsp;</strong>Tristan Kovačič (Project Manager, Sartorius BIA Separations)</p><p>Tristan Kovačič is a Project Manager at Sartorius BIA Separations, responsible for the development of novel methods for analytics, purification and formulation of non viral delivery of nucleic acids. He has experience in small molecule synthesis and large molecule analytics and formulation, and is passionate about the development of novel pharmaceuticals. He holds an MSci from Imperial College London.</p><p><strong>Moderator: </strong>Olivia Long (Editorial Team, SelectScience)</p><p>As a Science Editor specializing in pharmaceutical and applied research, Olivia Long brings a strong background in experimental biology and scientific communication. She holds a B.Sc. in Pharmacology from the University of Southampton and an M.Sc. in Neuroscience from the University of Sussex, where she investigated neuro‑oncology drug‑resistance pathways using patient‑derived cell models.</p><p>Her broader laboratory experience spans R&amp;D hygiene testing, controlled environment entomology workflows, and protocol development, giving her a practical understanding of diverse analytical and research environments. She is dedicated to translating complex science into clear, engaging content for researchers and industry professionals.&nbsp;</p></blockquote>

Select Science: Revealing hidden LNP subpopulations with high‑resolution chromatographic techniques

Revealing hidden LNP subpopulations with high‑resolution chromatographic techniques

How emerging chromatographic platforms enable multi‑parameter LNP characterization

Revealing hidden LNP subpopulations

<p><strong>In this webinar, you will learn about the analytical techniques and best practices for testing polymer-based advanced materials, from early R&amp;D through to production quality control. Discover how to leverage both macro- and micro-level IR analysis to optimise formulations and enhance material performance. Learn how to maximise the value of your thermal analysis instrumentation to diagnose production issues, evaluate VOCs, and support reverse‑engineering projects.</strong></p><p>This webinar is highly relevant to key industrial markets working with adhesives, sealants, coatings, paints, and 3D‑printing additives. Technologies covered will include <strong>FTIR, TGA</strong>, and hyphenated techniques such as <strong>TG‑IR and TG‑IR‑GC/MS.</strong></p><p>Join the free webinar with certification of attendance and CPD points now. &nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Attend the Webinar to Learn:</strong>&nbsp;</h4><ul><li>Which analytical techniques and best practices are most effective for characterising polymer‑based advanced materials</li><li>How to apply macro‑ and micro‑level IR analysis, alongside thermal analysis, to optimise formulations, enhance performance properties, and diagnose production issues.</li><li>Benefits of hyphenated techniques (TG‑IR and TG‑IR‑GC/MS) for real‑world applications</li></ul><h4><strong>This Webinar is Ideal For:</strong></h4><ul><li>Materials scientists</li><li>Polymer researchers</li><li>Lab managers</li><li>Meet the Webinar Speakers</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Nicholas Lancaster (Application scientist, PerkinElmer)</p><p>Nic is an application scientist in the R&amp;D team at PerkinElmer. With a background in materials characterization using FTIR &amp; UV/Vis spectroscopy, thermal analysis as well as chromatography and mass spectrometry he has been a part of PerkinElmer since 2014. He joined PerkinElmer as a Field Application Scientist (FAS) in South Africa, and now works from the UK developing laboratory workflow solutions for a range of end markets including renewable energy, lubricants, and advanced materials.</p><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Dr Krystelle Mafina (Product leader, PerkinElmer)</p><p>Krystelle is a product leader at PerkinElmer, overseeing the thermal (TEA) analysis business. She holds a PhD in Biomedical Biomaterials Science and is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Chartered Scientist (CSci) with a strong background in materials science. A member of the Institute of Materials, Minerals, and Mining (IOM3) since 2009; a committee member since 2019, Krystelle is committed to continuous professional development and was recently made 'Fellow' of the institute. Her blend of scientific knowledge and industry experience makes her a valuable contributor to PerkinElmer and the wider scientific community.</p></blockquote>

Azom: Analysis Masterclass for Polymer-Based Advanced Materials

Analysis Masterclass for Polymer-Based Advanced Materials

Which analytical techniques and best practices are most effective for characterising polymer‑based advanced materials

<h3><strong>Real-Time Process Insights for Oil, Gas, &amp; Future Fuels with Raman Spectroscopy</strong></h3><h4><strong>A 5-Part Webinar Series</strong></h4><p>As the energy sector shifts toward more complex and dynamic processes, real-time analytics are essential for maintaining control, efficiency, and product quality. This 5-part webinar series explores how process Raman spectroscopy and integrated measurement solutions enable fast, in-line analysis across oil &amp; gas, power generation, and emerging energy applications.</p><h5><strong>What we'll cover:</strong></h5><p>Each session highlights practical approaches to improving process visibility, reducing analytical delays, and supporting faster decision-making for:</p><ul><li>Natural gas</li><li>Refined fuels</li><li>Hydrogen</li><li>Sustainable aviation fuels</li><li>Carbon capture</li><li>Power generation</li><li>Emerging energy applications</li></ul><h5><strong>This Series is Ideal For:</strong></h5><p>Process, operations, and instrumentation professionals across oil &amp; gas, power generation, and emerging energy sectors, including engineers, plant and refinery managers, and technical specialists involved in process optimization and analytical measurement.</p><h5><strong>Join the Webinars To:</strong></h5><ul><li>Understand how real-time, in-line analytics improve process control and efficiency</li><li>Learn how process Raman simplifies and accelerates gas and liquid analysis</li><li>Explore alternatives to traditional methods such as gas chromatography</li><li>See how integrated measurement solutions enhance operational visibility</li><li>Gain insight into applications across conventional and next-generation energy systems</li></ul><h4><strong>Webinar 2: Real-Time Raman Gas Analysis for Today’s Power Generation: Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blending, and Fusion</strong></h4><p>In today’s power generation landscape, fuel composition, across natural gas, hydrogen blends, and emerging fusion environments, matters more than ever. Variability in these gases can directly impact turbine efficiency, emissions, and overall performance - making fast, accurate analysis essential.</p><p>This webinar highlights how process Raman spectroscopy delivers real-time, inline measurement of gas composition without the delays and complexity of traditional methods. From conventional natural gas streams to hydrogen blending and next-generation nuclear fusion applications, Raman enables smarter, faster decisions that keep operations running at peak performance.</p><p>Join us to see how this technology is advancing power generation through simplified deployment, minimal maintenance, and immediate results across a wide range of energy applications.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Parag Borgaonkar (Senior Business Development Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p></blockquote>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Real-Time Process Insights for Oil, Gas, & Future Fuels with Raman Spectroscopy

Real-Time Raman Gas Analysis for Today’s Power Generation: Natural Gas, Hydrogen Blending, and Fusion

how process Raman spectroscopy enables real-time gas composition analysis for natural gas, hydrogen blending, and advanced power generation applications.

Real-Time Raman Gas Analysis for Today’s Power Generation

<p><strong>Toy safety is a critical aspect of child protection, and compliance with international regulations is essential for manufacturers and testing laboratories alike. In this webinar, discover how ICP‑MS elemental analysis enables routine determination of trace‑level elements in accordance with the European toy safety standard EN 71‑3, which defines strict migration limits for 17 regulated elements.</strong></p><p>Learn how the <strong>SPECTROGREEN MS</strong> supports robust and reproducible EN 71‑3 compliant workflows across a wide range of toy materials, including plastics, rubbers, and inks. We’ll highlight how its outstanding sensitivity and analytical stability ensure accurate results—even at the lowest regulatory limits—and how its state‑of‑the‑art software simplifies daily operation and performance validation.</p><p>Join us to see how the SPECTROGREEN MS can simplify routine toy safety testing while ensuring compliance with confidence.</p><p>The webinar will take place on Thursday, May 28th, and will take around 30 minutes, after which we'll answer your questions live.</p><h4><strong>Join us live:</strong></h4><ul><li>10:30 AM CEST (Berlin); 4:30 PM SGT (Singapore) — Time Slot 1</li><li>11:00 AM EDT (New York); 5:00 PM CEST (Berlin) — Time Slot 2</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Dr. Matthias Sieber</p><p>Dr. Matthias Sieber is an Application Specialist for ICP‑MS at SPECTRO, responsible for application development and global product support of the SPECTROGREEN MS. He joined SPECTRO in 2023 and brings over 10 years of experience across a range of mass spectrometry systems.</p></blockquote>

SPECTRO / AMETEK: Reliable EN 71 3 Toy Safety Testing Using the SPECTROGREEN MS

Reliable EN 71 3 Toy Safety Testing Using the SPECTROGREEN MS

Join this webinar to learn how the SPECTROGREEN MS supports EN 71-3 compliant toy safety testing with sensitive and reproducible ICP-MS analysis.

Toy Safety Testing Using SPECTROGREEN MS

<p><strong>Protein formulation labs face challenges every day: more samples to test, increasingly complex candidates, and shorter timelines. Optimizing stability, manufacturability, and developability requires extensive excipient screening across multiple parameters, all in less time than ever before.</strong></p><p>In this SelectScience<sup>®</sup> webinar, biophysical characterization expert Dr. Andre Mueller will demonstrate how to use Aunty to speed up formulation studies from weeks to days using high-throughput, multi-attribute characterization in a 96-well SBS-format quartz plate. By combining full-spectrum DSF, SLS, and DLS in a single experiment, you can gather all the melting and aggregation data necessary to make faster, more informed decisions while improving efficiency. Automation-ready workflows keep grinding out results long after you have called it a day.</p><p>Dr. Mueller will review a DoE-based excipient screen of three antibodies and an enzyme that identified major stability drivers in a single experiment. He will also peek into colloidal parameters k<sub>D</sub> and B<sub>22</sub>, as well as freeze/thaw performance to provide a more complete picture of formulation behavior.</p><p><strong>Certificate of attendance</strong></p><p>If you attend the live webinar, you will automatically receive a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes. If you view the on-demand webinar, you can request a certificate of attendance by emailing editor@selectscience.net.</p><p><strong>Webinar details</strong></p><ul><li>Cost: Free to attend</li><li>Location: Online</li><li>Duration: 60 minutes</li></ul><p><i>Registration is required to secure your place. If you register but can’t attend live, you will receive a link to the on‑demand recording once it becomes available.</i></p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Dr. Andre Mueller (Director, Product Management, Unchained Labs)</p><p>Dr. Andre Mueller earned his PhD at the Carlsberg Laboratory and had a post-doc appointment at Stanford University. Dr. Mueller now acts as Director, Product Manager for Aunty &amp; Honeybun at Unchained Labs. His expertise covers fluorescence, static light scattering, and dynamic light scattering for biophysical characterization of proteins and viral vectors. His research experience spans from structural biology to plant physiology and across labs in Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and the USA. </p><p><strong>Moderator: </strong>Matilde Marques (Assistant Editor, SelectScience)</p></blockquote>

Unchained Labs: Break the protein formulation code with Aunty

Break the protein formulation code with Aunty

Join this webinar to see how to Break the protein formulation code with Aunty

<p><strong>With our eyes, we see the world in visible light. Although visible light makes up only a small part of the radiation spectrum, the invisible light covers most of the remaining spectral range. The radiation of invisible light carries much more additional information. Emissivity is a key factor for the accurate measurement of temperatures. It depends on various influences and must be adjusted according to the application.</strong></p><p>The webinar will provide you with insights into non-contact temperature measurement technology using infrared and its fields of application. Temperature is the key variable for determining process steps and ensuring quality characteristics. Non-contact temperature detection means very fast response times without interfering with the process itself.</p><p><i>Join the free webinar with certification of attendance now. &nbsp;&nbsp;</i></p><h4><strong>Attend the Webinar to Learn:</strong></h4><ul><li>More about the physical laws and different infrared measuring systems</li><li>Why emissivity settings are a key factor for the accurate measurement of temperatures</li><li>How to reduce errors in the IR measurement process.</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Ingo Stahlkopf (Head of Sales, Optris GmbH &amp; Co. KG)</p><p>Ingo Stahlkopf, Head of Sales, Optris GmbH Ingo dived into the world of non-contact temperature measurement in 2014. Before that he started his career in 2008 as product manager of a battery manufacturer straight after his studies in economics and engineering at the University of applied science in Berlin, Germany. The main topics in this position were technical part in for large scaled backup solutions in international projects, mainly in the energy sector. At Optris he was active for 4 years as regional sales manager before, in 2018, he became in charge of the sales team and its activities as the head of sales at Optris.</p><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Torsten Czech (Head of Marketing, Optris GmbH &amp; Co. KG)</p><p>Torsten Czech, Head of Marketing, Optris GmbH Torsten was studying electrical engineering in Berlin and is working since more than 28 years now in the infrared technology business. After some years in different sales positions he was active as Product manager for infrared thermometers and cameras before he became Head of Marketing at Optris in 2019.&nbsp;</p></blockquote>

AZOM: Infrared Measurement – Basic Principles

Infrared Measurement – Basic Principles

Join our free webinar on non-contact infrared temperature measurement. Learn about IR measuring systems, emissivity settings, and how to reduce process errors

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