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