<p><strong>New edition of the Wiley Registry of Mass Spectral Data expands compound coverage to over 915,500 reference spectra, strengthening a foundational layer of Wiley’s scientific data and research intelligence portfolio.</strong></p><p>Wiley, a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation and learning, today released the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/887"><strong>Wiley Registry of Mass Spectral Data 2026</strong></a>.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Wiley_Registry_of_Mass_Spectral_Data_2026_bc408d8245.jpg" alt="Wiley: Registry of Mass Spectral Data 2026" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Wiley_Registry_of_Mass_Spectral_Data_2026_bc408d8245.jpg 110w," sizes="100vw" width="1527" height="2162"></p><p>As AI-driven research pipelines become standard practice across pharmaceuticals, materials science and forensic investigation, the quality of reference data underpinning those pipelines determines whether results are trusted—or stall at the verification stage.</p><p>The Wiley Registry of Mass Spectral Data 2026 addresses this issue directly: <strong>One of the world’s largest and most trusted mass spectral reference databases</strong> for identifying unknown chemical compounds, it is now expanded and validated to meet the analytical demands of modern, AI-assisted laboratory workflows.</p><p>Laboratories face increasingly complex analytical challenges—from detecting emerging environmental contaminants to identifying novel substances in forensic investigations. As a result, having access to a comprehensive, rigorously validated spectral database has become foundational to getting results right. It is also a critical validation layer for AI-driven workflows.</p><p>The Wiley Registry database helps scientists and researchers around the world with <strong>environmental testing, forensic investigation, food safety research, drug analysis, defense research, homeland security</strong>, and more, providing critical reference data for identifying and analyzing chemical compounds and materials.</p><p>The new edition represents a significant expansion of the collection, which now contains <strong>more than 915,500 reference spectra</strong>—the unique chemical “signatures” used to identify substances—making it among the most comprehensive databases of its kind. <strong>More than 42,000 new GC-MS spectra</strong> representing <strong>34,100 compounds </strong>have been added, with data from laboratories, world patents and peer-reviewed scientific literature. Each spectrum is validated to the same rigorous standard, ensuring that the data perform reliably whether a researcher is running a manual comparison or feeding it into an automated identification pipeline.</p><p>The Wiley Registry is part of Wiley’s growing portfolio of scientific data and research intelligence solutions, which includes spectral databases, chemistry and materials literature, and analytical tools designed to support researchers and organizations from discovery through to applied outcomes. Wiley spectral database solutions are trusted by the world’s top pharmaceutical companies and many Fortune 500 organizations—reflecting Wiley’s mission to transform knowledge into actionable intelligence, equipping researchers with the rigorous reference data that drives real-world scientific discovery.</p><p><strong>Updated every three years,</strong> the Wiley Registry is among the company’s longest-standing data products, with a history spanning decades of continuous development.</p><p>“<i>The Wiley Registry is a foundational layer of intelligence for any laboratory conducting GC-MS analysis—and increasingly, for the AI-assisted workflows being built around that analysis</i>,” said Armughan Rafat, Wiley senior vice president and chief AI &amp; data analytics officer. “<i>By expanding compound coverage and applying consistent quality measures across the collection, we help analysts provide a deterministic layer to move from unknown to identified faster.</i>”</p><p>Available in the most common instrumentation manufacturer formats, the Wiley Registry of Mass Spectral Data 2026 also offers bundled options to access even more data with its <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/885"><strong>Wiley Registry/NIST</strong></a> and the <strong>KnowItAll GC-MS Library collection</strong> for labs seeking the most comprehensive coverage and workflow integration. 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<p><strong>🎤Megan Farrah </strong>(Tufts University)</p><h4><strong>What if Mars already had biosignatures… and destroyed them?</strong></h4><p><strong>In this episode of Concentrating on Chromatography, host David Oliva sits down with Megan Farrah to explore how GC-MS is being used to reconstruct potential biosignatures under simulated Martian conditions.</strong></p><p>Inside a Mars Simulation Chamber, Megan irradiates sterols and hopanes — two of NASA’s priority targets for life detection — in soil matrices containing oxychlorine salts similar to those detected by Mars missions.</p><p>Her goal? Determine whether chlorinated hydrocarbons detected by rover-based pyrolysis GC-MS were:</p><ul><li>Indigenous Martian organics</li><li>Terrestrial contamination</li><li>Or molecules altered by heat during analysis</li></ul><h5><strong>We dive deep into:</strong></h5><p>🔬 SIM mode vs. full scan when you don’t know what you’re looking for<br>🧂 Why residual salts can destroy a GC column (and how ion chromatography prevents it)<br>🔥 The dangers of heating organics in the presence of perchlorates<br>🧪 Toluene/BHT extraction and preventing artificial oxidation<br>🧼 GC-MS contamination: septa, liners, plasticizers, detergents, and why her entire bench is glass<br>🚀 What Mars Sample Return would require from separation scientists</p><p>Megan explains why finding “organics” does not automatically mean finding life — and why Mars is far from geologically dead.</p><p>We also explore how she explains Mars chemistry to fifth graders using paper chromatography… and why separation science still feels like magic.</p><h5><strong>If you care about:</strong></h5><ul><li>GC-MS method development</li><li>Column contamination control</li><li>Environmental salt matrices</li><li>Astrobiology</li><li>Or the future of life detection</li></ul><p>This is an episode you don’t want to miss.</p><h4><strong>Topics Covered</strong></h4><ul><li>Mars Simulation Chamber experiments</li><li>Sterols and hopanes as biosignatures</li><li>Oxidant-induced fragmentation</li><li>Derivatization with BSTFA</li><li>Ion chromatography salt cleanup</li><li>Pyrolysis GC-MS on Mars rovers</li><li>High-salt matrix challenges</li><li>Sensitivity vs column lifetime</li></ul><h3><strong>Video Transcription</strong></h3><h4><strong>Introducing Separation Science Through Paper Chromatography</strong></h4><p>Farrah begins by describing volunteer outreach activities at an elementary school chemistry club. One exercise involved simple <strong>paper chromatography</strong>, where students separated ink dyes into individual colors.</p><p>Although young students were not learning concepts such as partition coefficients or stationary phases, the experiment provided an intuitive introduction to separation science. Watching a single ink spot separate into multiple colors allowed children to understand the idea of a mixture being divided into its individual components. Farrah noted that the experience reinforced how chromatography can be explained through visual transformations rather than technical terminology.</p><p>She also draws a parallel between this classroom experiment and her own research. While children can directly observe colored compounds separating on chromatography paper, her laboratory work involves invisible molecules that require sophisticated analytical instruments to detect and identify.</p><h4><strong>Simulating Martian Chemistry in the Laboratory</strong></h4><p>A central component of Farrah’s research is the use of a <strong>Mars simulation chamber</strong>, where chemical compounds are exposed to conditions resembling the Martian environment.</p><p>In simplified terms, the process begins with a known chemical compound. The sample is then subjected to simulated Martian sunlight and chemically reactive salts. These conditions induce chemical transformations, generating complex mixtures of degradation products. The resulting mixtures are analogous to the separated colors observed during paper chromatography, except that the individual compounds must be detected through analytical instrumentation rather than visual observation.</p><p>The objective is not simply to identify compounds present in a sample, but rather to understand how organic molecules change after long-term exposure to Martian environmental conditions.</p><h4><strong>The Challenge of Unknown Degradation Products</strong></h4><p>Unlike many analytical projects where target analytes are known beforehand, Farrah’s work focuses on degradation products that cannot be predicted with certainty.</p><p>Biomolecules exposed to simulated Martian chemistry can fragment into hundreds of compounds, many of which may never have been observed previously. As a result, traditional targeted analytical methods are insufficient.</p><p>Instead, Farrah employs a broad exploratory strategy involving multiple analytical platforms:</p><ul><li><strong>Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC-MS)</strong></li><li><strong>Liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS)</strong></li><li><strong>Ion chromatography (IC)</strong></li><li><strong>Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR)</strong></li></ul><p>Samples are often analyzed using several complementary methods and instrument settings, including workflows optimized for lipids, oxidized sterols, and unknown compounds. Rather than searching for a specific molecule, the goal is to characterize the entire chemical landscape created by Martian degradation processes.</p><h4><strong>Martian Organics or Analytical Artifacts?</strong></h4><p>One of the most intriguing scientific questions discussed during the interview concerns organic compounds detected on Mars by NASA missions.</p><p>The <strong>Viking landers</strong> and the <strong>Curiosity rover’s Sample Analysis at Mars (SAM)</strong> instrument both utilized <strong>pyrolysis GC-MS</strong>. In these systems, samples are heated to very high temperatures—up to approximately 1000 °C—to volatilize compounds prior to analysis.</p><p>The complication arises because Martian soil contains abundant <strong>oxychlorine salts</strong>, including perchlorates. When organic molecules are heated in the presence of these salts, chlorinated compounds can be generated during the analytical process itself.</p><p>Consequently, compounds such as chloromethane and chlorobenzene may have several possible origins:</p><ol><li>Indigenous Martian organic compounds altered naturally on Mars.</li><li>Terrestrial contaminants chlorinated during analysis.</li><li>Native Martian compounds transformed inside the analytical instrument.</li></ol><p>Farrah’s research focuses on determining whether chlorination processes could have occurred naturally on Mars through long-term exposure to ultraviolet radiation and oxychlorine-rich environments, rather than being artifacts produced during pyrolysis analysis.</p><h4><strong>Misconceptions About Organic Molecules on Mars</strong></h4><p>Farrah identifies two common misconceptions surrounding Martian organic chemistry.</p><p>The first is the widespread assumption that the detection of organic compounds automatically implies the existence of life. She explains that organic molecules are not exclusive to biological systems. Carbon-containing compounds occur throughout the universe, including meteorites, comets, and interstellar dust clouds. Therefore, the presence of organic molecules on Mars alone does not constitute evidence of life.</p><p>The second misconception is that Mars is a completely inactive world. While often described as cold and dead, Mars continues to experience geological processes and once possessed liquid water and conditions potentially suitable for habitability over geologically significant timescales. According to Farrah, subsurface environments may still preserve evidence of ancient biological activity that has yet to be discovered.</p><h4><strong>Sample Preparation and Oxidation Control</strong></h4><p>Because oxidation plays a major role in Martian chemistry, preventing unwanted oxidation during laboratory handling is critical.</p><p>Farrah uses <strong>butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT)</strong> as an antioxidant during extraction procedures. BHT functions as an oxygen scavenger, protecting analytes from oxidation that could occur during sample preparation and extraction. This ensures that observed oxidation products originate from simulated Martian processes rather than laboratory artifacts.</p><p>Following liquid–liquid extraction, aqueous fractions are analyzed by <strong>LC-MS</strong> to investigate polar oxidation products. In studies involving cholesterol and related sterols, oxidation introduces functional groups such as:</p><ul><li>Hydroxyl groups</li><li>Ketones</li><li>Epoxides</li></ul><p>These modifications increase molecular polarity and influence partitioning behavior during extraction, making LC-MS particularly useful for characterizing such products.</p><h4><strong>The Role of Ion Chromatography</strong></h4><p>Ion chromatography serves a critical quality-control function within the workflow.</p><p>Before samples are analyzed by GC-MS, Farrah uses <strong>ion chromatography (IC)</strong> to verify that residual salt concentrations remain below detection limits. This step is especially important because her samples intentionally contain large quantities of perchlorate and related salts.</p><p>Introducing salts into a GC system can have severe consequences:</p><ul><li>Accumulation at the column inlet</li><li>Reduced chromatographic performance</li><li>Contamination of volatile analyte regions</li><li>Increased maintenance requirements</li><li>Potential damage to the analytical system</li></ul><p>Farrah describes ion chromatography as an “insurance policy” that helps ensure reliable GC-MS performance while preventing the accidental generation of unwanted oxidation or chlorination products during later processing steps.</p><h4><strong>Derivatization for GC-MS Analysis</strong></h4><p>Many oxidation products contain polar functional groups that are difficult to analyze directly by gas chromatography.</p><p>Compounds containing:</p><ul><li>Hydroxyl groups</li><li>Carboxyl groups</li><li>Long-chain acids</li></ul><p>tend to form hydrogen bonds and exhibit poor volatility. To improve chromatographic behavior, Farrah performs derivatization using <strong>BSTFA (N,O-bis(trimethylsilyl)trifluoroacetamide)</strong>.</p><p>This reagent replaces active hydrogen atoms with trimethylsilyl (TMS) groups, producing derivatives that:</p><ul><li>Vaporize more readily</li><li>Travel through the GC column efficiently</li><li>Generate sharper chromatographic peaks</li><li>Improve analytical sensitivity and reproducibility</li></ul><p>The resulting enhancement in peak shape significantly facilitates compound identification and quantification.</p><h4><strong>Contamination Control in GC-MS Laboratories</strong></h4><p>A substantial portion of the interview focuses on contamination management, which Farrah describes as one of the most important practical aspects of GC-MS analysis.</p><p>Major contamination sources include:</p><h5><strong>Salts</strong></h5><p>Residual salts can damage chromatographic systems and interfere with analyses.</p><h5><strong>Instrument Consumables</strong></h5><p>Components such as:</p><ul><li>Inlet liners</li><li>Syringe needles</li><li>Septa</li></ul><p>gradually accumulate contaminants and require routine replacement to maintain clean baselines and reliable performance.</p><h5><strong>Plastic-Derived Contaminants</strong></h5><p>Siloxanes and plasticizers originating from:</p><ul><li>Pipette tips</li><li>Vial caps</li><li>Laboratory plastics</li></ul><p>can contribute significant background contamination. To minimize these effects, Farrah uses predominantly glass and metal laboratory equipment and avoids unnecessary plastic contact whenever possible.</p><h5><strong>Detergent Residues</strong></h5><p>Common laboratory cleaning detergents represent another major contamination source. Instead of detergents, Farrah relies on solvent rinsing, nitric acid cleaning, and high-temperature baking procedures for glassware preparation.</p><h4><strong>Learning from Earth’s Extreme Environments</strong></h4><p>The discussion also highlights the value of terrestrial Mars analogues.</p><p>Researchers in Farrah’s laboratory investigate environments such as:</p><ul><li>The Atacama Desert</li><li>Antarctica’s Dry Valleys</li></ul><p>These locations are among the harshest environments on Earth and provide useful models for understanding potential Martian chemistry.</p><p>Analytical challenges encountered in these environments—including trace organic detection, salt removal, and extraction optimization—closely resemble those anticipated for future Mars sample-return missions. Techniques developed today using terrestrial analogues may therefore become directly applicable to extraterrestrial samples in the future.</p><h4><strong>Balancing Sensitivity and Instrument Longevity</strong></h4><p>Farrah concludes by discussing the trade-off between analytical sensitivity and instrument maintenance.</p><p>Because her research focuses on detecting extremely low-abundance degradation products, analytical sensitivity is prioritized. This sometimes involves:</p><ul><li>High injector temperatures</li><li>Concentrated sample injections</li><li>Splitless GC operation</li><li>Aggressive chromatographic conditions</li></ul><p>Although such approaches can accelerate column wear, relatively low sample throughput in academic research allows greater flexibility than is often possible in industrial laboratories. Nevertheless, careful method development and extensive sample cleanup remain essential for protecting instrument performance while maximizing analytical sensitivity.</p><blockquote><p><strong>This text has been automatically transcribed from a video presentation using AI technology. It may contain inaccuracies and is not guaranteed to be 100% correct.</strong></p></blockquote><blockquote><h4><strong>Concentrating on Chromatography Podcast</strong></h4><p>Dive into the frontiers of chromatography, mass spectrometry, and sample preparation with host David Oliva. Each episode features candid conversations with leading researchers, industry innovators, and passionate scientists who are shaping the future of analytical chemistry. From decoding PFAS detection challenges to exploring the latest in AI-assisted liquid chromatography, this show uncovers practical workflows, sustainability breakthroughs, and the real-world impact of separation science. Whether you’re a chromatographer, lab professional, or researcher you'll discover inspiring content!</p><p>You can find <strong>Concentrating on Chromatography Podcast </strong>in podcast apps:</p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1wZg67rCjoGju4yhqxI3tL"><strong>Spotify</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/tz/podcast/concentrating-on-chromatography/id1788429185"><strong>Apple podcast</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://podscan.fm/podcasts/concentrating-on-chromatography"><strong>podscan</strong></a></li></ul><p>and on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.youtube.com/@ChromatographyTalk/videos"><strong>YouTube channel</strong></a></p></blockquote>

 Did Mars Destroy Its Own Biosignatures? | GC-MS, Sterols & the Search for Life

<div><div><p><strong>Dr. Tomáš Cihlář, Senior Vice President of Research, Virology at Gilead Sciences, and Dr. Jeffrey Birnbaum, an American pediatrician who has long worked with young Americans at risk of HIV infection or living with the virus, visited IOCB Prague for a joint lecture. The event focused on the future of long-acting HIV prevention and treatment.</strong></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/UOCHB_Tomas_Bellon_Od_kazdodennich_pilulek_k_jedne_injekci_rocne_UOCHB_navstivili_prukopnici_prevence_HIV_f5ca13985a.jpg" alt="IOCB Prague/Tomáš Belloň: From daily pills to one injection a year. HIV prevention pioneers visit IOCB Prague: Dr. Tomáš Cihlář, Gilead Sciences" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_UOCHB_Tomas_Bellon_Od_kazdodennich_pilulek_k_jedne_injekci_rocne_UOCHB_navstivili_prukopnici_prevence_HIV_f5ca13985a.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="2000" height="1333"></p></div></div><div><p>Modern HIV treatment is shifting from daily medication to long-acting prevention. This was the central theme of the joint lecture titled <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.uochb.cz/en/event-calendar/372/joint-lecture-tomas-cihlar-jeffrey-birnbaum"><strong>HIV Treatment – From Bench to Clinical Practice</strong></a>. <i>“HIV is by no means just a medical problem, but also a social, economic, psychological, and legal one,” </i>said Institute Director <strong>Prof. Jan Konvalinka </strong>in his opening remarks.</p><p>In <strong>2022</strong>, Gilead Sciences’ drug <strong>lenacapavir </strong>was launched on the U.S. market. The company has a long-standing collaboration with OICB Prague, for example on tenofovir – a substance that became the basis for modern HIV drugs.</p><p><i>“During the development of lenacapavir, we broke all the rules we’re supposed to follow when searching for new drugs,” </i>said <strong>Dr. Tomáš Cihlář</strong> in his lecture, describing the creation of the drug that targets the virus’s protein envelope. Today, it is used not only for treatment but also for preventing infection. Its development took several decades. <i>“Around 2010, we even wanted to give up, but then a new candidate molecule emerged,”</i> concluded Tomáš Cihlář, recounting the story of the drug’s development.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/UOCHB_Tomas_Bellon_Od_kazdodennich_pilulek_k_jedne_injekci_rocne_UOCHB_navstivili_prukopnici_prevence_HIV_2_4e1804920e.jpg" alt="IOCB Prague/Tomáš Belloň: From daily pills to one injection a year. HIV prevention pioneers visit IOCB Prague: Jeffrey Birnbaum, M.D., MPH, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, NY, USA" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_UOCHB_Tomas_Bellon_Od_kazdodennich_pilulek_k_jedne_injekci_rocne_UOCHB_navstivili_prukopnici_prevence_HIV_2_4e1804920e.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="2000" height="1333"></p><p>The FDA and the European Commission approved the<strong> preventive use of lenacapavir in 2025</strong>, but research continues. The ongoing international clinical trial PURPOSE 365 is investigating whether the drug can be administered just once a year instead of the currently approved two injections.</p><p><strong>Dr. Jeffrey Birnbaum</strong> shared his experiences from daily hospital practice at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn. In his practice, he primarily sees young people from the transgender community, for whom a long-acting preventive injection is a particularly attractive option. <i>“Patients don’t have to worry that someone will discover their medication. There’s also no risk of forgetting to take it, and they avoid pill fatigue, the long-term psychological exhaustion associated with the need to take medication regularly.”</i></p><p>Although lenacapavir represents a significant medical advance, the way the drug reaches people is also crucial. Approximately <strong>400 million</strong> people are currently at risk of HIV infection, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. Although Gilead Sciences has six manufacturing partners on the African continent, current U.S. government cuts to HIV prevention funding are dramatically affecting the availability of HIV prevention programs.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/UOCHB_Tomas_Bellon_Od_kazdodennich_pilulek_k_jedne_injekci_rocne_UOCHB_navstivili_prukopnici_prevence_HIV_3_e7f4f6a043.jpg" alt="IOCB Prague/Tomáš Belloň: From daily pills to one injection a year. HIV prevention pioneers visit IOCB Prague" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_UOCHB_Tomas_Bellon_Od_kazdodennich_pilulek_k_jedne_injekci_rocne_UOCHB_navstivili_prukopnici_prevence_HIV_3_e7f4f6a043.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="2000" height="1335"></p></div>

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<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div><p><strong>High-performance plastics (polymers) are the backbone of modern aerospace, medical, analytical instrumentation, and energy technologies. Because they are designed to survive extreme heat and chemicals, they are notoriously difficult to break down and study. To build better materials and ensure they don’t fail, scientists need to understand their chemical composition including the additives and “building blocks” that give them their strength.</strong></p><p>This webinar demonstrates two specialized sample delivery techniques to characterize these materials without the need for elaborate sample preparation strategies:</p><ul><li><strong>Thermal Desorption: </strong>Controlled heating (up to 300 °C) of the plastic to release additives and potential contaminants.</li><li><strong>Pyrolysis: </strong>Using intense heat (greater than 600 °C) to break the plastic’s “backbone” into identifiable fragments.</li></ul><p>Combining these techniques with high-resolution GC-TOFMS enables detection of the complex chemical fingerprints for high-performance plastics like polyether ether ketone (PEEK, used in medical implants) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE, commonly known as Teflon).</p><p>We will demonstrate a reliable method to analyze the chemistry of the world’s toughest plastics. This method will help manufacturers ensure their materials are pure, and ready for use in planes, electronics, and human bodies.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>David Alonso (Applications Chemist, LECO Corporation)</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

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Advanced GC-TOFMS workflows using thermal desorption and pyrolysis for chemical characterization of high-performance plastics like PEEK and PTFE.

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<p><strong>Spatially offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS), provides a powerful and non-destructive approach for identifying materials without opening packages or containers. However, measurement success depends strongly on sample characteristics, container materials, and testing conditions. This webinar presents an experience-based overview of what SORS-enabled Raman spectroscopy can and cannot reliably measure using the Agilent Vaya Raman spectrometer as a representative platform. We will discuss classes of materials that are Raman-inactive or weak, samples prone to fluorescence or low signal, and common container materials that interfere with or block Raman measurements. Practical guidance will be provided on container thickness, color, and composition, as well as when black shielding or ambient light control is required. The session will help users quickly assess feasibility, set realistic expectations, and determine when Raman—or an alternative technique such as FTIR—is the appropriate analytical choice.</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Yanqia Wang, PhD (Application Engineer, Molecular Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p><p>Dr. Yanqia Wang started working for Agilent Technologies Inc. as a FTIR application Engineer in 2013, providing pre-&amp;post-sale application support. The products he covers from Bench-top FTIR microscopes to various Mobile FTIR spectrometers. Dr. Wang received his PhD of analytical chemistry from Duke University in 2004, doing dynamic IR spectroscopy research. Then he joined Fitzpatrick Center for Photonics at Duke University, doing Tissue Raman spectrometer instrumentation. Since 2007, Dr. Wang worked for Avery Dennison Corp. as a spectroscopist, providing molecular analytical support to the research &amp; development.</p></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Molecular spectroscopy webinars

Seeing Through the Barrier: Practical Limits and Best Practices for Raman Sample, Container, and Test Conditions

Webinar on SORS Raman feasibility with Agilent Vaya. Learn limits, container effects, fluorescence challenges, and when FTIR is the better alternative.

Practical Limits and Best Practices for Raman

<p><strong>PFAS &amp; Our Planet is a webinar series on PFAS testing in environmental samples, food and food contact materials, textiles and other materials. Alongside the laboratory and regulatory lens, the series addresses the broader planetary impact of PFAS, including their persistence and movement through water, soil, air, food systems, and materials. It brings together what laboratories and industry need to understand now: where PFAS rules are heading, which sample types are under increasing focus, what needs to be measured, and how those needs translate into method selection, workflow setup, and result reporting.</strong></p><h4><strong>Webinar Series Details</strong></h4><ul><li>One registration to attend the full three-part series</li><li>Questions for experts in advance and/or live Q&amp;A</li><li>Access to recorded sessions provided</li></ul><h4><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong>&nbsp;</h4><p>Environmental and water testing laboratories, food testing laboratories, food contact material and packaging laboratories, textile and materials testing laboratories, contract testing laboratories, public sector and regulatory laboratories, manufacturers of food, packaging, textiles, and consumer goods, quality, product safety, regulatory affairs, and sustainability functions, and research laboratories working on PFAS analysis.</p><h4><strong>Recommended for:&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Analytical chemists, laboratory managers, QA/QC managers, regulatory affairs managers, food safety and product safety managers, environmental scientists, packaging and food contact materials specialists, textile and materials testing leads, sustainability and product stewardship managers, validation and method development scientists, and technical leaders in contract, public sector, and research laboratories.</p><h4><strong>Regulatory context covered:&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>EU and U.S. PFAS developments, food contact and packaging measures, environmental monitoring frameworks, OEKO-TEX requirements for textiles and materials, Singapore’s food and water surveillance activity, India’s draft PFAS-related packaging amendment, and emerging movement in parts of Southeast Asia like Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Philippines.</p><h3><strong>Textiles and Materials</strong></h3><p><strong>Textiles and treated materials are facing stronger PFAS scrutiny as product restrictions widen and supply chains are asked to verify material content more clearly. This session will cover the main external reference points shaping that shift, including the EU REACH PFAS restriction process and OEKO-TEX requirements, which have become highly relevant for textile and material suppliers serving global brands.</strong></p><p>It will then step into the laboratory workflow for textiles and related materials, covering extraction and cleanup, targeted LC/MS/MS for non-volatile PFAS, selected GC/MS/MS approaches for volatile PFAS where relevant, contamination control, and reporting formats suited to product verification. Regional context will be framed around export-market pull, buyer specifications, and certification-driven testing, which are often the main drivers for suppliers in South and Southeast Asia.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>David Saladin (Ecology Lab Team Leader, TESTEX AG, Swiss Textile Testing Institute)</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Aimei Zou, Ph.D. (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Singapore)</p></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: PFAS & Our Planet: Textiles and Materials

PFAS & Our Planet: Textiles and Materials

PFAS in textiles webinar: regulations, LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS workflows, contamination control, and compliance for global supply chains.

<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 3: Simplifying Real-Time Natural Gas Monitoring with Integrated Process Raman and Flow Measurement</strong></h4><p>This webinar highlights an integrated solution for natural gas applications combining real-time and in-line process Raman-based compositional analysis with advanced flow measurement and control. The Raman technology delivers precise hydrocarbon and heating value (BTU) measurement, while the flow computer platform enables reliable measurement, monitoring, and remote operational visibility from wellhead to pipeline.</p><p>With seamless integration, these solutions connect high-quality compositional data with standardized flow measurement to optimize production and support more efficient natural gas operations. As standards continue to mature, this approach also serves as a compelling forward-looking alternative to traditional gas chromatography (GC) for custody transfer, offering reduced operational complexity.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Ethan Borchelt (Product Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p><p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Kathy Rosalina (Field Applications Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p></blockquote>

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

Simplifying Real-Time Natural Gas Monitoring with Integrated Process Raman and Flow Measurement

how integrated Raman gas analysis and flow measurement simplify natural gas monitoring and support efficient pipeline operations.

Natural Gas Monitoring with Integrated Process Raman

<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 4: Direct In-Line Fuel &amp; Lubricant Quality Monitoring with Process Raman</strong></h4><p>Ensuring refined fuels and lubricants stay on spec is critical - and direct in-line measurement provides the confidence needed to maintain control throughout production. This webinar explores how a Process Raman Analyzer enables true direct in-line measurement of refined fuels and related products, including diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, and lubricants.</p><p>We’ll share real-world examples of monitoring essential properties such as API gravity, RON, RVP, cetane, and flash point - all aligned with ASTM methods. Unlike other technologies, Process Raman requires no sample conditioning system and eliminates consumables or carrier gases, reducing complexity and costs while delivering continuous, non-destructive analysis.</p><p>With its small footprint and hazardous-location rating, Process Raman integrates seamlessly into production environments - providing operators with peace of mind through reliable, uninterrupted monitoring and immediate detection of deviations. The result: tighter process control, consistent product quality, and lower operating costs.</p><h5><strong>Process Raman Enables:</strong></h5><ul><li>Immediate detection of deviations for faster corrective action</li><li>Lower maintenance and operating costs</li><li>A streamlined path to compliance and consistent quality</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Janam Pandya (Product Manager - Measurement Control and Sample Identification, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p><p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Tom Dearing (Product Manager for Chemometrics, NIR, and Gas Analysis, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p></blockquote>

Direct In-Line Fuel & Lubricant Quality Monitoring with Process Raman

Discover how Process Raman analyzers support real-time fuel and lubricant quality monitoring with direct in-line analysis and reduced operational complexity.

Direct In-Line Fuel & Lubricant Process Raman Monitoring

<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 5: Optimizing Future Fuel Processes with Process Raman Spectroscopy: Applications in Hydrogen, Sustainable Aviation Fuels &amp; Carbon Capture</strong></h4><p>The global transition to future fuels, such as sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), hydrogen, and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS), is reshaping how energy and chemicals are produced, monitored, and controlled. Real-time analytical technologies are becoming critical to ensure process efficiency, product quality, and regulatory compliance across these emerging applications. Process Raman spectroscopy enables in-line, non-destructive measurement of complex chemical systems with minimal sample preparation.</p><p>By delivering rapid, data-rich measurements from a single scan, process Raman allows simultaneous quantification of multiple components in gases, liquids, and heterogeneous systems. This reduces reliance on slow, offline techniques and enables tighter process control and faster decision-making. The technology combines robust probe design, flexible sampling configurations, and seamless integration into industrial control systems. Its compact, field-deployable design allows deployment at multiple points from pilot to full-scale production.</p><p>This webinar will discuss the application of process Raman spectroscopy in real-time monitoring of SAF production, hydrogen isomer conversations and CCUS applications.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Linxi Chen (Field Application Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p></blockquote>

Optimizing Future Fuel Processes with Process Raman Spectroscopy: Applications in Hydrogen, Sustainable Aviation Fuels & Carbon Capture

Join this webinar to discover how process Raman spectroscopy enables real-time analysis and process control for SAF, hydrogen, and CCUS applications.

Process Raman in Hydrogen, Sustainable Aviation Fuels

<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

<h4><strong>How Transformative New Software Solutions Are Elevating Quality and Compliance</strong></h4><p>As organizations navigate the challenges of increasing efficiency and productivity without compromising quality or compliance, new software solutions are emerging that enable labs to reduce risk with vigilant monitoring, ensure precision, and uphold the highest standards of compliance. By streamlining processes, reducing error and downtime, and providing real-time insights, these innovations not only improve operational efficiency but also help laboratories meet stringent regulatory requirements for quality management maturity. Join us to uncover how embracing these innovations can make our lives better and safer by fostering a culture of accountability, quality improvement, and sustainable compliance.</p><h5><br><strong>Agenda includes</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Introduction</strong></li><li><strong>Regulation Meets Innovation | Waters Data Strategy in the Cloud</strong><ul><li>Mario Rossi- Informatics Market Development Director</li></ul></li><li><strong>Innovative Software Tool Demonstration</strong><ul><li>Jason Loftus- Pr. Informatics Business Development Specialist</li></ul></li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Jason Loftus (Senior Informatics Sales Development Specialist, Waters Corporation)</p><p>After getting his BS in Chemistry, Jason worked as a QC Chemist for a consumer products company in Massachusetts. In 1998, he joined Waters as a Field Service Engineer based in Boston, MA. In 2001, he left Waters to join a biopharma company in Colorado, but returned to Waters in 2004 as a Field Service Engineer covering the southwestern US. In 2010, he became the Service Manager for the Mountain Region covering most of the western US. In 2016, he joined the Informatics Sales Development team and currently covers the western US, western Canada, and the southeastern US.</p><p><strong>Moderator:</strong> Mario S. Rossi, PE (Enterprise Informatics Market Development Director, Waters Corporation)</p><p>Mario has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical life sciences industry, with deep expertise in laboratory informatics. In his current role, he leads strategic initiatives to expand and accelerate the adoption of Waters enterprise informatics solutions, including Empower Enterprise, NuGenesis LMS, waters_connect network, and Waters’ cloud-based applications. Since joining Waters in 2004, Mario has held a variety of leadership roles across technical presales, business development, and informatics sales. Prior to Waters, he served as an engineer at New Brunswick Scientific and Wallace &amp; Tiernan. Mario holds an MBA in Marketing and a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Florida. He is also a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of New Jersey.</p></blockquote>

How Transformative New Software Solutions Are Elevating Quality and Compliance

Explore new laboratory software solutions and cloud data strategies. Reduce risk, ensure precision, and meet strict regulatory compliance requirements

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