In the week of February 23, the following webinars await you in the field of gas / solid phase and especially Raman, FTIR, GC and GC/MS.<blockquote><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/webinars">👉 DETAILS AND REGISTRATION IN THE WEBINARS SECTION</a></h4>👉 Search and filter in the largest global database with over 5 500 GC, LC, MS and spectroscopy webinars.</blockquote><div><div><div><div><div><div><h5>1. Technology Networks: Real-Time In-Line Insight for Therapeutic Protein Production</h5><ul><li>Tu, 24.2.2026 16:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/webinar/5796">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover how real-time, in-line Raman monitoring improves control and consistency in therapeutic protein manufacturing by delivering actionable insights across downstream operations.<h5>2. Agilent Technologies: Microplastics in Wastewater – A Population Based Approach to Identifying Potential Sources</h5><ul><li>Tu, 24.2.2026 21:30 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/webinar/2531">Registration</a></li></ul>Using LDIR within a closed wastewater treatment system, this webinar explores how microplastics are quantified at multiple treatment stages to identify potential contamination sources.<h5>3. Separation Science: PFAS in Air – A Practical Toolkit for Real-World Applications</h5><ul><li>Th, 26.2.2026 11:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/webinar/5812">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover practical solutions and emerging approaches for monitoring volatile and semi-volatile PFAS in air and materials.<h5>4. Waters Corporation: GC-MS/MS Under Atmospheric Pressure – Benefits for Dioxin and Pyrethroid Analysis</h5><ul><li>Th, 26.2.2026 15:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/webinar/5919">Registration</a></li></ul>Learn how environmental labs can adapt to revised EU Water Framework Directive requirements, address pollutants like PFAS and dioxins, and leverage GC-MS/MS innovations.<h5>5. LECO: Advanced GC×GC-MS Strategy for Pesticide Analysis in a Highly Complex Chili Pepper Matrix</h5><ul><li>Th, 26.2.2026 16:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/webinar/5760">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover how GC×GC-MS enables reliable determination of pesticide residues in complex chili pepper matrices by overcoming severe interferences that limit conventional GC-MS/MS.<h5>6. SelectScience: The PFAS Measurement Crisis – A Roundtable Discussion</h5><ul><li>Fr, 27.2.2026 17:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/webinar/5841">Registration</a></li></ul>Join this expert roundtable to discuss limitations of targeted PFAS methods, non-targeted analysis strategies, next-generation standards, and closing the PFAS data gap.</div></div></div></div></div></div>

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This study evaluates the in vitro antibacterial potential of Pinus nigra and Thymus serpyllum essential oils, individually and in combination, against 12 human pathogens. Antimicrobial activity and synergistic interactions were assessed using microdilution and checkerboard assays, with additional testing alongside ciprofloxacin, amoxicillin, and tetracycline.The oil combination showed strong synergy against Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus epidermidis, while P. nigra combined with amoxicillin was synergistic against Streptococcus mitis. Major oil components were characterized by GC/MS and GC/FID, and cytotoxicity testing confirmed no toxicity for synergistic combinations. These findings highlight the potential of essential oil–antibiotic combinations in antibacterial strategies.<blockquote><h4>The original article</h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.5c07183">In Vitro Antibacterial Potential of Pinus nigra-Thymus serpyllum Essential Oil and Antibiotic Combinations</a></h4>Sümeyye Elif Kahya*, Ayşe Esra Karadağ, Betül Demirci, and Fatih Demirci*ACS Omega 2025, 10, 50, 61528–61534<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.5c07183">https://doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.5c07183</a><h6>licensed under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC-BY 4.0</a></h6></blockquote>Selected sections from the article follow. Formats and hyperlinks were adapted from the original.<div>Thymus serpyllum L. (Lamiaceae) is commonly known as a ‘wild thyme’, and is originally from Eastern Mediterranean regions, where also a monograph of the dried flowering aerial parts in the European Pharmacopoeia exists as Serpylli herba, which is widely used in Europe. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(1)</a> Carvacrol was reported as the main component in T. serpyllum, with variable amounts of thymol, linalool, linalyl acetate, borneol, 1,8-cineole, germacrene D, p-cymene, γ-terpinene, myrcene, and β-caryophyllene, respectively. The content varies significantly based on the species, genetic variation, developmental stage, origin, and cultivation conditions, so its chemotype diversity occurs. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(2,3)</a> Its preparations are traditionally used for treating colds, rheumatism, sciatica, and its stimulating, disinfectant, and immune-stimulating effects. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(4,5)</a>Pinus nigra JF Arnold (Black pine) is a diverse species which belongs to the Pinaceae family, present throughout the Mediterranean region. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(6)</a> The species is divided into seven subspecies: Pinus nigra subsp. dalmatica (Vis.) Franco, P. nigra subsp. laricio Palib. ex Maire, P. nigra subsp. nigra, P. nigra subsp. pallasiana (Lamb.) Holmboe, P. nigra subsp. salzmannii (Dunal) Franco, P. nigra f. seneriana (Saatçioglu) Kandemir &amp; Mataraci, and P. nigra var. yaltirikiana Alptekin. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(7)</a> Black pine is recognized for its genetic, morphological, phenotypic, and biochemical diversity. The chemical composition of essential oils varies among different origins and subspecies, with the abundance of monoterpenes such as α-pinene, β-pinene, limonene, δ-3-carene, and β-phellandrene among others. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(8,9)</a> Biological activities such as antibacterial, antifungal, and antioxidant are reported within traditional medicine. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(10)</a>Antimicrobial resistance can be classified as one of the clinical and economical devastating impacts globally. Pathogens such as Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa are frequently listed as priority pathogens by the World Health Organization, because they rank as leading causes for infections acquired in communities along with hospitals worldwide. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(11,12)</a> According to the One Health approach, the spread of resistant strains constitutes a significant threat to human, animal, and environmental health. Consequently, new research for new innovative antimicrobial agents such as essential oils and combinations withdraw attention as a sustainable strategy. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(13)</a>The combination of conventional antibiotics with EOs enhances their effectiveness, positioning EOs as promising alternatives to synthetic antimicrobial agents for combating resilient infections, where recent studies demonstrated synergistic activity in specific combinations. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(14,15)</a> Synergistic effects have significant advantages, such as the drug combination exerting a more substantial impact than the sum of the drugs’ effect, lower toxicity, and reduced side effects. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(16)</a>In this present study, to achieve synergistic antimicrobial activity T. serpyllum and P. nigra essential oil combinations were systematically evaluated. The checkerboard method was used to evaluate the binary combinations of the essential oils and their individual combinations with tetracycline, amoxicillin, and ciprofloxacin, respectively. In addition, based on the GC/MS and GC/FID verification results, the combinations of the major components geraniol and α-pinene were evaluated against pathogenic microorganisms. To the best our knowledge, the combination of T. serpyllum and P. nigra essential oils, tetracycline, amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, major components geraniol and α-pinene, respectively, were evaluated for the first time. Also, the active combinations were further assessed for their potential toxicity using the in vitro MTT assay.<h4>2. Result and Discussion</h4><h5>2.1. Phytochemical Analysis</h5>The detailed chromatographic analyses represent the relative percentages (%) calculated from FID data which are listed in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.5c07183#tbl1">Table 1</a>. GC-FID and GC/MS analyses of the commercial essential oils verified 20 and 46 compounds, representing 92% and 97.2% of the essential oils, respectively. The main compounds for P. nigra oil were characterized as α-pinene (73.8%), trans-verbenol (4.4%), α-pinene oxide (2%), camphene (1.7%), limonene (1.7%), verbenone (1.6%), and β-pinene, respectively. The main compounds for T. serpyllum were geraniol (19.3%), p-cymene (12.9%), α-thujone (6.6%), linalool (6.4%), carvacrol (5.7%), geranyl acetate (5.6%), geranyl formate (4.3%), and camphor (3.7%), respectively. T. serpyllum and P. nigra essential oil (see Suppl. For Chromatograms in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/acsomega.5c07183/suppl_file/ao5c07183_si_001.pdf">Figure S1 and S2</a>).<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/ACS_Omega_2025_10_50_61528_61534_Figure_S1_GCMS_Chromatogram_of_P_nigra_essential_oil_6d0e834f08.jpg" alt="ACS Omega 2025, 10, 50, 61528–61534: Figure S1. GC/MS Chromatogram of P. nigra essential oil" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_ACS_Omega_2025_10_50_61528_61534_Figure_S1_GCMS_Chromatogram_of_P_nigra_essential_oil_6d0e834f08.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1178" height="533"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/ACS_Omega_2025_10_50_61528_61534_Figure_S2_GCMS_Chromatogram_of_T_serpyllum_essential_oil_625414f30d.jpg" alt="ACS Omega 2025, 10, 50, 61528–61534: Figure S2. GC/MS Chromatogram of T. serpyllum essential oil" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_ACS_Omega_2025_10_50_61528_61534_Figure_S2_GCMS_Chromatogram_of_T_serpyllum_essential_oil_625414f30d.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1179" height="503">In a previous study, T. serpyllum essential oil reported 10 different chemotypes, namely: carvacrol, 1,8-cineole/caryophyllene oxide, p-cymene, geraniol, linalool, trans-nerolidol, γ-terpinene, α-terpinol acetate, linalyl acetate, and thymol. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(17−19)</a> Among all, the most common chemotypes of T. serpyllum were suggested as the carvacrol and thymol type. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(3,20)</a> Paaver et al. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(19)</a> observed four chemotypes (trans-nerolidol, caryophyllene oxide, myrcene, and borneol) growing in Estonia. Another study reported that T. serpyllum chemotypes are thymol, caryophyllene oxide, τ-cadinol, β-cubebene, geraniol, geranyl isobutyrate, and 1,8-cineole from Hungary. In this present study, the utilized commercial T. serpyllum essential oil can be classified as geraniol chemotype, in agreement with previous reports in varying concentrations. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(17,21)</a>The major compound of commercial P. nigra essential oil was reported as α-pinene, according to phytochemical analyses. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(22,23)</a>. Regarding the Pinus essential oils in previous reports; α-pinene (44.98%), β-pinene (14.27%), germacrene D (9.63%), limonene (6.93%), and β-caryophyllene (5.58%), respectively was identified in the P. nigra needle oil. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(22)</a> In another study, the main components of pine essential oil were reported as α-pinene (45.93%), germacrene D (27.50%), (E)-caryophyllene (8.13%), and β-pinene (6.90%). <a href="javascript:void(0);">(23)</a>When compared with literature data, the chemical compositions and major compounds showed consistency to previous studies.<h5>2.4. Toxicity Assay</h5>In vitro toxicity tests of the combinations with synergic effects were performed on the HEK293 cell line using the MTT method to evaluate selectivity. According to the FIC values, the combinations of P. nigra-T. serpyllum and P. nigra-amoxicillin were selected for the toxicity evaluation of the essential oils and amoxicillin alone. When the concentrations determined based on the FIC values, all combinations showed higher cell viability compared to the individual MIC values. Based on the data obtained from the cell culture toxicity, a reduction was observed in the combination studies.According to Nikolić et al. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(21)</a> the wild thyme oil, which contains thymol as its major constituent, showed relatively less in vitro cytotoxic activity against four human tumor cells. Deb et al. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(40)</a> reported the T. serpyllum essential oil with antiproliferative activity against HL-60 cells (promyelocytic leukemia).In this present study, designed combinations of commercial essential oils were systematically inhibited the pathogenic microorganism. The utilization of the particular commercially available essential oils, and their combinations with other components for preventing microbial resistance may be applicable.<h4>3. Conclusion</h4>Essential oils with known quality exert new biological and pharmacological activities that carry a utilization potential other than aromatherapy applications. Antimicrobial activity studies using essential oils and their major constituents targeting resistant bacteria may lead to the discovery of new drug leads with potential treatment of various microbial diseases. P. nigra and T. serpyllum oil combinations may have future potential as antimicrobial natural agents. The oil and antibiotic combinations offers a variation enabling relatively higher activity at lower concentrations. Also, combinations of major or minor constituents may not always responsible for synergistic activities, which should be evaluated carefully in depth. The effective combinations may form a basis for future research on upper respiratory tract infections as well as other microbial diseases.However, more detailed studies, including in vivo experiments should be conducted. In addition further research must be performed to explore the use of combinations for the cosmetics and food industries with appropriate design.<h4>4. Material and Methods</h4><h5>4.2. GC/FID and GC/MS Analysis</h5>The GC-MS analysis was carried out with an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=5975">Agilent 5975 GC-MSD system</a>. Innowax FSC column (60 m x 0.25 mm, 0.25 μm film thickness) was used with helium as carrier gas (0.8 mL/min). GC oven temperature was kept at 60 °C for 10 min and programmed to 220 °C at a rate of 4 °C/min, and kept constant at 220 °C for 10 min and then programmed to 240 °C at a rate of 1 °C/min. Split ratio was adjusted at 40:1. The injector temperature was set at 250 °C. Mass spectra were recorded at 70 eV. Mass range was from m/z 35 to 450.FID detector temperature was set to 300 °C. To obtain the same elution order with GC-MS, simultaneous autoinjection was applied on a duplicate of the same column applying the same operational conditions. Relative percentage (%) of the separated compounds were calculated from the FID chromatograms.Identification of the essential oil components were carried out by comparison of their relative retention times (RRT) with those of authentic samples or by comparison of their relative retention index (RRI) to series of n-alkanes. Computer matching against commercial (Wiley GC/MS Library, MassFinder Software 4.0) and in-house “Başer Library of Essential Oil Constituents” built up by genuine compounds and components of known oils were performed. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(41)</a></div>

In Vitro Antibacterial Potential of Pinus nigra-Thymus serpyllum Essential Oil and Antibiotic Combinations

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While small molecules have been the foundation of medicine for ages, successive waves have introduced biologics such as recombinant proteins and antibodies, in addition to nucleic acid and cell-based products. Each wave has expanded our ability to treat diseases but also challenged us, analytical scientists, to build a toolbox to characterize these ever more complex modalities. This short course will cover chromatographic and mass spectrometric methods for analyzing nucleic acid and protein-based medicines including antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), small interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) and larger nucleic acids such as messenger RNA (mRNA), in addition to monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and &nbsp;antibody-oligonucleotide conjugates (AOCs).&nbsp;<h4>Lecturers</h4><h5>Koen Sandra</h5><ul><li>Koen Sandra received a PhD degree in Biochemistry from the Ghent University, Belgium in 2005. After his PhD, he joined Pronota, a molecular diagnostics company where he was active in developing analytical platforms for disease biomarker discovery and in setting up external collaborations. In 2008, he joined RIC, a company that provides analytical support to the chemical, life sciences and pharmaceutical industries, where he holds the position of CEO. 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With more than 17 years of experience in analytical development, she leads the design and qualification of procedures for release testing, stability studies, and structural characterization of monoclonal antibodies, peptides, and oligonucleotides, with strong expertise in SEC, IEX, RPLC, HILIC, HIC, and high-resolution MS workflows. She drives the implementation of ICH Q2(R2), Q14, and Analytical Quality by Design (AQbD) principles in collaboration with global biopharmaceutical partners. Amanda serves as a member of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Pharmaceutical Analytical Lifecycle and Data Science Expert Committee and is a board member of the ECA Analytical Quality Control Group. 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The International Symposium on Chromatography (ISC) represents the oldest conference series focussing on separation science. ISC symposia have been organised since 1956 in each even year. ISC is internationally recognised as one of the premier meeting series for discussion of all modes of chromatography and separation science with a broad coverage of techniques and applications.

International Symposium on Chromatography - (ISC)

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This series is perfect for anyone currently using GC, who&#39;d like to understand more about the technique, the hardware and the data produced.
It&#39;s also suitable for anyone who is new to GC and who&#39;d like to understand more about it. This webinar is designed to overview of the selection of the most common sampling technique outside of liquid injection.
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<li>Expand your understanding of the versatility of gas chromatography
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Presenter: Ollie Stacey (GC/GCMS Technical Specialist, Shimadzu UK)
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Shimadzu: Alternatives to Liquid Injection for Gas Chromatography

Alternatives to Liquid Injection for Gas Chromatography

The selection of the most common sampling technique outside of liquid injection.

This series is perfect for anyone currently using GC, who&#39;d like to understand more about the technique, the hardware and the data produced.
It&#39;s also suitable for anyone who is new to GC and who&#39;d like to understand more about it.
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Presenter: Ollie Stacey (GC/GCMS Technical Specialist, Shimadzu UK)
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Shimadzu: Advanced Liquid Injection Techniques for Gas Chromatography

Advanced Liquid Injection Techniques for Gas Chromatography

Understand more about the technique, the hardware and the data produced.

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The Shimadzu&#39;s premier gas chromatograph offers a modern approach to a classic chromatographic technique. Designed with the user in mind, new innovative features, exceptional performance and high-throughput capabilities will elevate your lab to the next level.
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Shimadzu: The Next Industry Standard GC: Nexis GC-2030

The Next Industry Standard GC: Nexis GC-2030

Shimadzu's Next Industry Standard GC, Nexis GC-2030.

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Presenter: Yap Siew Qi (Ph.D.) (Consumables Technical Specialist, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd)
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Yap Siew Qi is Consumables Technical Specialist at Shimadzu Asia Pacific. She joined the company after obtaining her PhD from National University of Singapore. At Shimadzu, she is responsible for the technical support of consumables in chromatography and spectroscopy. The products include GC/LC columns, UV cuvettes, vials and accessories. Her responsibilities include technical support of sales/engineers, customer support and producing applications.
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Shimadzu: GC Columns Care & Troubleshooting

GC Columns Care & Troubleshooting

Learn about the ways to maintain GC column performance. Guidance to troubleshoot common issues in GC separation.

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This series is perfect for anyone currently using GC, who&#39;d like to understand more about the technique, the hardware and the data produced. It&#39;s also suitable for anyone who is new to GC and who&#39;d like to understand more about it. If you missed the first session, we strongly recommend you watch it first.
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Presenter: Andrew Clissold (GC/GC-MS Business Manager, Shimadzu UK Limited)
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Shimadzu: Introduction to Gas Chromatography: Different Types of Columns and Their Relevance

Introduction to Gas Chromatography: Different Types of Columns and Their Relevance

Different types of GC columns. The different column dimensions and their relevance. Column phases and polarity. Column temperature range.

Introduction to Gas Chromatography: Columns

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This series is perfect for anyone currently using GC, who&#39;d like to understand more about the technique, the hardware and the data produced. It&#39;s also suitable for anyone who is new to GC and who&#39;d like to understand more about it.
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Presenter: Andrew Clissold (GC/GC-MS Business Manager, Shimadzu UK Limited)
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Shimadzu: Introduction to Gas Chromatography - Hardware Overview & Carrier Gases

Introduction to Gas Chromatography - Hardware Overview & Carrier Gases

Principles of gas chromatography. Uses of gas chromatography. Hardware overview. Carrier gases.

Introduction to Gas Chromatography: Hardware & Carrier Gases

Simple good practices for quality data including:
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<li>Sample prep and key accessories
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<li>Attenuated Reflectance Accessory (ATR)
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<li>Overview
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<li>Pros and Cons
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<li>Tips for ATR analysis
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<li>Environmental effects - CO2 and H2O
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<li>Library search and precautions
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<li>Micro analysis
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<li>Application examples</li>
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FTIR Tips and Tricks Webinar

This webcast will consist of two parts. Part 1 will start off with a basic introduction to UV/Vis/NIR integrating spheres.
We will then consider samples, such as plastic films and colored Spectralon®, that illustrate how sphere diameter can impact spectral accuracy in both reflectance and scatter transmission measurements. This section will conclude with a look at how sample surface texture and sample placement against the sphere’s port, can result in unusual artifacts in the spectra.
Part 2 will discuss two novel integrating sphere applications within the rapidly growing technology field of nanomaterials.
Carbon nanotubes constitute a large arena of products where UV/Vis/NIR spectroscopy, employing an integrating sphere, is functional in both research and quality control. The webcast will conclude with a detailed look at the UV/Vis/NIR spectroscopy of butterfly wings. The colors on most butterfly wings do not arise from either dyes or pigments, but from nanostructures that physically diffract, rather than absorb light. As such, they represent an interesting platform to investigate the potential for spectroscopic materials characterization of nanostructures attached to surfaces.
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Presenter: Jeffrey L. Taylor, Ph.D. (Molecular Spectroscopy Guru, Industry Expert With Over 35 Years of Experience)
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Dr. Jeffrey L. Taylor received his Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia College and State University with dual majors in Physiology and Organic Chemistry. He obtained a Master of Science degree from the University of Georgia in Toxicology and later a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the same school in Biochemistry and Spectroscopy.
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He has spent his career of over 35 years with major spectroscopy instruments manufacturers, mainly working as Field Product Specialist and Senior Staff Scientist. Areas of expertise include technical support of sales, customer support/training, applications design and development, software specification/evaluation, and instrumental design and evaluation. He is the author of numerous application notes, conference presentations and webcasts, and holder of several patents.
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Dr. Taylor, although retired, maintains his desire to contribute to the field. He is currently a consultant for Shimadzu Scientific Instruments to assist with sales support, application support and development of web-based educational resources.
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Presenter: Sudhir Dahal, Ph.D. (Product Manager - Molecular Spectroscopy, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments)
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Sudhir Dahal is Product Manager of Molecular Spectroscopy group at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, USA. He joined the company after obtaining his PhD from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), where he researched and collaborated on developing novel spectroscopy-based technique for brain tumor cell detection. At Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, he and his group are responsible for overall sales support of molecular spectroscopy products in North America, Central America and parts of South America. The products include UV-Vis-NIR, FTIR, Fluorescence spectrophotometers and accessories.
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His everyday responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching classes to sales/technical support engineers and customers, producing scientific literatures, researching new products and applications, representing Shimadzu at conferences and promoting the products through various marketing campaigns.
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Shimadzu: Plastic Films, Fabrics, Nano Particles, and Butterfly Wings: Novel, “Outside the Box”, Uses For UV/Vis/NIR Integrating Spheres

Plastic Films, Fabrics, Nano Particles, and Butterfly Wings: Novel, “Outside the Box”, Uses For UV/Vis/NIR Integrating Spheres

Basic introduction to UV/Vis/NIR integrating spheres. Two novel integrating sphere applications within the rapidly growing technology field of nanomaterials.

Plastic Films, Fabrics, Nano Particles, and Butterfly Wings

Most people think solutions in a cuvette when referring to spectrophotometers; however, in the world of materials characterization, rarely are solutions the primary sample.
Here the samples can be anything from solid, creams, gels, particle suspensions, films, and in some cases actual human beings (sunscreen characterization). These samples all have one thing in common, they are impossible to dilute. The materials characterization high performance spectrophotometer must have the ability to measure high absorbance values (8 to 10 absorbance units). Instrumental parameters that are crucial to measuring materials characterization samples are stray light, noise, resolution, and scan speed. In this presentation we will address how these inter-related parameters influence measurement success.
Most measurements for the above-mentioned samples are not of the simple transmission type. Reflection, both specular and diffuse, and scatter transmission measurements abound in the world of materials characterization. It is vital that the proper accessory be employed to match the measurement desired. This presentation will address the function of integrating spheres and how they can be used to measure both diffuse reflection and transmission. Also discussed will be the difference between a relative and absolute reflection measurement. Finally, an overview will be given of important accessories related to the materials characterization marketplace. Register now!
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Presenter: Jeffrey L. Taylor, Ph.D. (Molecular Spectroscopy Guru, Industry Expert With Over 35 Years of Experience)
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Dr. Jeffrey L. Taylor received his Bachelor of Science degree from Georgia College and State University with dual majors in Physiology and Organic Chemistry. He obtained a Master of Science degree from the University of Georgia in Toxicology and later a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the same school in Biochemistry and Spectroscopy.
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He has spent his career of over 35 years with major spectroscopy instruments manufacturers, mainly working as Field Product Specialist and Senior Staff Scientist. Areas of expertise include technical support of sales, customer support/training, applications design and development, software specification/evaluation, and instrumental design and evaluation. He is the author of numerous application notes, conference presentations and webcasts, and holder of several patents.
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Dr. Taylor, although retired, maintains his desire to contribute to the field. He is currently a consultant for Shimadzu Scientific Instruments to assist with sales support, application support and development of web-based educational resources.
</blockquote>
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Presenter: Sudhir Dahal, Ph.D. (Product Manager - Molecular Spectroscopy, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments)
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Sudhir Dahal is Product Manager of Molecular Spectroscopy group at Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, USA. He joined the company after obtaining his PhD from University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC), where he researched and collaborated on developing novel spectroscopy-based technique for brain tumor cell detection. At Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, he and his group are responsible for overall sales support of molecular spectroscopy products in North America, Central America and parts of South America. The products include UV-Vis-NIR, FTIR, Fluorescence spectrophotometers and accessories.
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His everyday responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching classes to sales/technical support engineers and customers, producing scientific literatures, researching new products and applications, representing Shimadzu at conferences and promoting the products through various marketing campaigns.
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Shimadzu: UV/Vis/NIR Spectroscopy in the Arena of Materials Characterization Research and Quality Control: How Instrumental Performance and Accessories Define Success

UV/Vis/NIR Spectroscopy in the Arena of Materials Characterization Research and Quality Control: How Instrumental Performance and Accessories Define Success

The function of integrating spheres and how they can be used to measure both diffuse reflection and transmission.

UV/Vis/NIR Spectroscopy in the Arena of Materials

As the world grapples with COVID-19 pandemic and plans for the aftermath, digitalization of laboratory workspace has become more urgent than ever before.
In the future, most scientists will be telecommuting - away from the laboratory – for data analysis and reporting. Time spent in the laboratory itself will be solely for the purpose of analysing samples and pushing data into a secure database to be retrieved remotely. In this 45-min webinar, we will be discussing Shimadzu’s Informatics solutions – how different workflow solutions will facilitate the digitalization of your laboratory workspace by connectng your laboratory instruments, saving the data as well as allowing remote access and control for the users.
Learning Objectives
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<li>Understand how your team can start preparing your laboratory to the New Normal with Informatics Solutions
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<li>Explore technologies that allows remote access to your laboratory from anywhere
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<li>Implement effective data management and increasing productivity &amp; compliance in laboratories
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Presenter: Sateesh Tummala (Assistant Manager, IT &amp; Informatics, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd)
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Sateesh is associated with Shimadzu since beginning of his career. He started with technical support in India and expanded his scope for supporting ASEAN and South Asian countries. He has wide experience in Pharma domain and well versed with regulatory compliance guidelines. Sateesh is currently leading the informatics team in Shimadzu Asia Pacific, Singapore leading promotion and technical support of Shimadzu Informatics solutions and Caliber LIMS products in the region.
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Shimadzu: Digital Transformation of Laboratory Workspace – Enhancing Workflow with Analytical Intelligence

Digital Transformation of Laboratory Workspace – Enhancing Workflow with Analytical Intelligence

How different workflow solutions will facilitate the digitalization of your laboratory workspace by connectng your laboratory instruments.

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