<p><strong>The integration of MS Interpreter within NIST 26 provides an efficient way to evaluate fragmentation pathways and verify structural assignments for accurate-mass EI GC-MS data. Rather than relying solely on library match factors, users can directly compare measured accurate-mass spectra with proposed molecular structures, helping determine whether observed fragment ions are chemically reasonable.</strong></p><p>This workflow is particularly valuable when confirming library identifications, comparing alternative candidate structures, or evaluating user-proposed compounds. By combining accurate-mass measurements with fragmentation analysis, MS Interpreter provides an additional level of confidence during compound identification.</p><blockquote><p class="cke-user_style-important"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/paper/33365"><strong>You can download PDF Handout for this guide HERE</strong></a></p></blockquote><h3><strong>What is MS Interpreter?</strong></h3><p>MS Interpreter is a structure-based fragmentation analysis tool integrated into the NIST Mass Spectral Library software.</p><p>It enables users to:</p><ul><li>Compare an accurate-mass spectrum with a proposed structure.</li><li>Predict likely fragmentation pathways.</li><li>Assign elemental formulas to fragment ions.</li><li>Evaluate molecular ion accuracy.</li><li>Determine whether observed fragments are chemically plausible.</li></ul><p>Unlike a conventional library search, which ranks candidate compounds based primarily on spectral similarity, MS Interpreter explains <i>why</i> fragments appear in the spectrum.</p><h3><strong>Sending Accurate-Mass Spectra from the Chromatogram Window</strong></h3><p>One of the most convenient features of NIST 26 is the ability to send spectra directly from the <strong>Chromatogram Window</strong> to MS Interpreter.</p><p>After chromatogram processing:</p><ul><li>Select the chromatographic peak of interest.</li><li>Right-click the result.</li><li>Choose <strong>Send to MS Interpreter</strong>.</li></ul><p>The software automatically transfers:</p><ul><li>the accurate-mass spectrum,</li><li>the proposed library structure,</li><li>and the associated library identification.</li></ul><p>The lower pane displays the measured accurate-mass spectrum, while the upper pane contains the proposed molecular structure from the library entry.</p><p>This direct transfer allows immediate evaluation of how well the proposed structure explains the measured fragmentation pattern.</p><h3><strong>Interpreting Fragment Ions</strong></h3><p>Once the spectrum and structure have been loaded, individual fragment ions can be examined interactively.</p><p>Selecting any annotated ion allows MS Interpreter to:</p><ul><li>calculate its elemental composition,</li><li>estimate the fragmentation pathway,</li><li>determine the mass error,</li><li>compare the theoretical and measured masses.</li></ul><p>For example, the molecular ion can be inspected to verify its mass accuracy. In the demonstration, the molecular ion showed an error of only <strong>0.6 ppm</strong>, providing strong evidence that the elemental composition was correctly assigned.</p><p>The same approach can then be applied to every major fragment within the spectrum.</p><h3><strong>Understanding Different "Send to MS Interpreter" Options</strong></h3><p>NIST 26 provides several ways to transfer information to MS Interpreter, each intended for a different purpose.</p><p>Sending the <strong>lower chromatogram spectrum</strong> transfers:</p><ul><li>the accurate-mass spectrum,</li><li>the associated library structure.</li></ul><p>This is the recommended workflow for evaluating accurate-mass EI data.</p><p>Sending information from the <strong>upper text section</strong> transfers only the spectrum without any structure.</p><p>This option is useful when users intend to evaluate their own proposed structures rather than the library hit.</p><p>Understanding the difference between these options ensures that the correct information is available for fragmentation analysis.</p><h3><strong>Comparing Alternative Library Candidates</strong></h3><p>The highest library match is not always the correct identification.</p><p>Closely related structural isomers often produce nearly identical EI spectra, making differentiation based solely on match factors difficult.</p><p>NIST 26 allows users to investigate alternative candidates by:</p><ul><li>opening the Library Search window,</li><li>selecting another library hit,</li><li>copying its structure,</li><li>pasting the structure into MS Interpreter,</li><li>comparing fragmentation with the measured spectrum.</li></ul><p>This workflow allows users to determine whether a lower-ranked candidate provides a more chemically reasonable explanation for the observed fragmentation.</p><h3><strong>Copying Structures from Library Search</strong></h3><p>Alternative structures can be transferred directly from the <strong>Library Search Window</strong>.</p><p>The workflow is straightforward:</p><ul><li>Perform a library search.</li><li>Select any candidate spectrum.</li><li>Copy the molecular structure to the Windows clipboard.</li><li>Open MS Interpreter.</li><li>Paste the structure.</li></ul><p>The accurate-mass spectrum remains unchanged while the proposed structure is replaced, allowing direct comparison between multiple candidate molecules.</p><p>This approach is especially valuable when several library hits produce similar match factors.</p><h3><strong>Evaluating User-Proposed Structures</strong></h3><p>MS Interpreter is not limited to library entries.</p><p>Users can also evaluate completely new structures that are absent from the NIST library.</p><p>The workflow consists of:</p><ul><li>Creating or editing a structure using an external chemical drawing program (for example ChemSketch).</li><li>Copying the structure to the Windows clipboard.</li><li>Sending the accurate-mass spectrum to MS Interpreter.</li><li>Pasting the user-generated structure into the structure window.</li></ul><p>The software then attempts to explain the observed fragmentation using the newly proposed molecule.</p><p>This capability makes MS Interpreter particularly useful for research applications involving unknown compounds, newly synthesized molecules, degradation products, or metabolites that are not yet represented in commercial spectral libraries.</p><h3><strong>Using Structure Editors Efficiently</strong></h3><p>When evaluating structural variants, users rarely need to draw molecules from scratch.</p><p>Instead, an existing library structure can be:</p><ul><li>exported to a structure editor,</li><li>modified,</li><li>copied back into MS Interpreter.</li></ul><p>Even relatively small structural changes—such as relocating a methyl group or modifying branching—can then be evaluated rapidly.</p><p>This significantly accelerates comparison of structural hypotheses.</p><h3><strong>Fragmentation Alone May Not Resolve Isomers</strong></h3><p>One important conclusion demonstrated in the presentation is that accurate-mass fragmentation alone is not always sufficient to distinguish closely related isomers.</p><p>Several candidate structures may generate nearly identical:</p><ul><li>molecular ions,</li><li>fragment ions,</li><li>fragmentation pathways.</li></ul><p>In these situations, additional chromatographic information becomes essential.</p><p>The presenter recommends combining MS Interpreter results with:</p><ul><li>retention time,</li><li>preferably retention index (RI),</li><li>chromatographic behavior.</li></ul><p>Retention indices provide an independent identification parameter that complements accurate-mass spectral interpretation and frequently allows confident discrimination between structural isomers.</p><h3><strong>Practical Applications</strong></h3><p>MS Interpreter is particularly useful when:</p><ul><li>confirming chromatogram identifications,</li><li>evaluating lower-ranked library matches,</li><li>testing alternative structural hypotheses,</li><li>interpreting fragmentation pathways,</li><li>investigating unknown compounds,</li><li>supporting accurate-mass EI GC-MS identification,</li><li>combining fragmentation analysis with retention indices.</li></ul><p>Rather than replacing library searching, MS Interpreter serves as a complementary tool that helps explain why a proposed identification is chemically consistent with the observed spectrum.</p><h3><strong>Summary</strong></h3><p>The integration of <strong>MS Interpreter</strong> into <strong>NIST 26</strong> significantly enhances the interpretation of accurate-mass EI GC-MS data by linking measured fragment ions directly to proposed molecular structures. Users can quickly transfer spectra from the Chromatogram Window, compare alternative library candidates, evaluate user-generated structures, and investigate fragmentation pathways without leaving the NIST environment.</p><p>While accurate-mass fragmentation provides valuable structural evidence, the presentation also demonstrates that closely related isomers may still produce nearly indistinguishable spectra. For this reason, combining MS Interpreter with chromatographic information—particularly retention indices—offers the highest confidence for compound identification in routine and research GC-MS workflows.</p>

MS Interpreter for EI Accurate Mass Data, Correlating Structure to m/z

<p><strong>Wiley, a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation, and learning, today announced the release of the multi-format </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/2461"><i><strong>NIST / EPA / NIH EI Mass Spectral Library 2026</strong></i><strong> </strong></a><strong>and </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/2462"><i><strong>NIST MS/MS Spectral Library 2026</strong></i></a><strong>.</strong></p><p>Developed by the experienced mass spectrometry (MS) team at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), these databases represent the culmination of more than four decades of comprehensive evaluation and expansion, making it an essential resource for those analyzing mass spectra.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Wiley_NIST_EPA_NIH_EI_Mass_Spectral_Library_2026_af64f091bd.jpg" alt="Wiley: NIST / EPA / NIH EI Mass Spectral Library 2026" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Wiley_NIST_EPA_NIH_EI_Mass_Spectral_Library_2026_af64f091bd.jpg 111w," sizes="100vw" width="1531" height="2159"></p><h4><strong>New in the 2026 release:</strong></h4><ul><li>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/2461"><i><strong>NIST/NIH/EPA EI Mass Spectral Library</strong></i></a> includes <strong>35,000+ new compounds</strong>, bringing the total to <strong>431,000+ EI (electron ionization) spectra</strong>, with expanded coverage of biologically, environmentally, and industrially relevant compounds.</li><li>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/2462"><i><strong>NIST MS/MS Mass Spectral Library</strong></i></a> now contains <strong>3.2 million+ spectra</strong> across <strong>68,600+ compounds</strong>, spanning metabolites, drugs, pesticides, peptides, lipids, glycans, extractable and leachable compounds, surfactants, and contaminants.</li><li>The<i> <strong>GC Retention Index Library </strong></i>added over <strong>35,000 compounds</strong>, further enhancing compound identification workflows.</li><li>The underlying <strong>NIST MS Search software</strong> has also been extensively updated and now includes chromatogram analysis for GC-MS or LC-MS/MS workflows.</li><li><strong>From 2026, the EI and MS/MS libraries are available as separate products</strong>. Both can be ordered through Wiley, with bundle options available.</li></ul><p>“<i>Wiley distributes NIST EI 2026 in more instrument formats than any other NIST 2026 provider,</i>” said Graeme Whitley, Senior Director, Data Science Solutions at Wiley. “<i>In addition to the standalone NIST libraries, Wiley also offers customers the option to extend their capabilities with the </i><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/887"><i><strong>Wiley Registry</strong> </i></a><i>and </i><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/934"><i><strong>KnowItAll GC-MS</strong></i></a><i><strong> and </strong></i><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1942"><i><strong>LC-MS libraries</strong></i></a><i>, delivering broader coverage and flexibility for evolving analytical workflow needs.</i>”</p><p>The EI library is available in multiple instrumentation manufacturer formats, while the MS/MS library is provided in NIST format. Together, these libraries support high-confidence analysis across GC-MS and LC-MS workflows, helping laboratories confidently improve identification and streamline analytical processes.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Wiley_NIST_MS_MS_Mass_Spectral_Library_2026_899749d679.jpg" alt="Wiley: NIST MS/MS Mass Spectral Library 2026" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Wiley_NIST_MS_MS_Mass_Spectral_Library_2026_899749d679.jpg 110w," sizes="100vw" width="1526" height="2160"></p><h5><strong>Learn more at Wiley Science Solutions:</strong></h5><ul><li>Visit our web for more information about the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sciencesolutions.wiley.com/solutions/technique/gc-ms/nist-epa-nih-mass-spectral-library/"><i><strong>NIST/EPA/NIH EI Mass Spectral Library 2026</strong></i></a></li><li>Visit our web for more information about the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sciencesolutions.wiley.com/solutions/technique/lc-ms/nist-ms-ms-mass-spectral-library-2026/"><i><strong>NIST MS/MS Mass Spectral Library 2026</strong></i></a></li></ul><h5><strong>About Wiley</strong></h5><p>Wiley is a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation, and learning. With more than 200 years at the center of the scholarly ecosystem, Wiley combines trusted publishing heritage with AI-powered platforms to transform how knowledge is discovered, accessed, and applied. From individual researchers and students to Fortune 500 R&amp;D teams, Wiley enables the transformation of scientific breakthroughs into real-world impact. From knowledge to impact—Wiley is redefining what's possible in science and learning.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezGCMS Library in the week of 6th July 2026? Check out new documents from the field of the gas phase, especially GC and GC/MS techniques!</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-size:20px;">👉 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT GCMS AND RELATED TECHNIQUES</strong></span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques?</strong> Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezLCMS</strong></a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezICPMS</strong></a> libraries.</p></blockquote><p>This week we bring you brochure by <strong>Agilent Technologies, </strong>presentation by <strong>MDCW / University of Washington </strong>and posters by <strong>Shimadzu / ASMS</strong> and <strong>Thermo Fisher Scientific</strong> <strong>/ ASMS!</strong></p><h3><strong>1. Agilent Technologies: Operational efficiency for your GC and GC/MS labs with the Agilent 8860B gas chromatography system</strong></h3><ul><li>Brochure</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/br_8860b_gc_5994_9206en_agilent_7b7b766cd2.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><section><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>The brochure presents the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=8860B"><strong>Agilent 8860B GC system</strong></a> as a routine GC and GC/MS platform focused on operational efficiency, reliable performance, intelligent diagnostics, and sustainability. It is positioned as a next-generation GC workhorse for laboratories that need consistent, high-quality data while increasing throughput and reducing downtime. Key performance features include dual sample injection capabilities, improved repeatability for retention time and peak area, electronic pneumatics control, retention time locking for method transfer, and a built-in oven light to simplify maintenance and column installation.</p><p>A major theme is <strong>instrument intelligence</strong> through the Agilent GC Assist interface. The system provides browser-based access to instrument status, methods, sequences, logs, diagnostics, maintenance information, and help resources. Built-in tools such as early maintenance feedback, system health reporting, automated and user-initiated diagnostics, peak evaluation, and self-guided troubleshooting are designed to help laboratories detect issues early, maintain uptime, and reduce the need for expert-level intervention during routine operation.</p><p>The brochure also emphasizes <strong>sustainability and resource management</strong>. The 8860B GC includes gas and power usage reporting, method-based monitoring, alerts for abnormal gas use, and tools for detecting possible leaks or restrictions. Agilent highlights helium conservation options, including a helium conservation module that can reduce helium consumption by switching to an alternative gas during idle periods, as well as support for hydrogen and nitrogen carrier gases with built-in hydrogen safety features. These functions are presented as ways to reduce operating costs, conserve resources, and protect workflows from helium supply disruptions.</p><p>Finally, the brochure describes the broader <strong>Agilent GC ecosystem</strong> around the 8860B. The system supports multiple inlets, detectors, autosamplers, headspace sampling, single quadrupole GC/MS compatibility, OpenLab CDS, DA Express, MassHunter software, Agilent consumables, columns, and CrossLab services. Together, these elements are presented as a complete workflow for routine laboratories that need flexibility, compliance support, service coverage, method consulting, training, and long-term value from their GC investment.</p><h3><strong>2. MDCW / University of Washington: Implementing Tile-Based Fisher Ratio Analysis of GC×GC-TOFMS Data to Obtain a Master Peak Table of All Detected Analyte Compounds in Many Petroleum-Based Samples</strong></h3><ul><li>Presentation</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/O_9_Halvorsen_136808e314.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><section><div><div><div><div><div><div><p>The presentation describes the development of a chemometric workflow for advanced fuel sample analysis using GC×GC-TOFMS data. The work was carried out by the University of Washington in collaboration with Chevron Technical Center, with the goal of improving the characterization of complex petroleum-based samples. Moving from conventional GC to comprehensive two-dimensional GC increased peak capacity and chromatographic resolution, but also created the need for more advanced methods to generate reliable peak tables across many chemically diverse fuel samples.</p><p>The key method presented is a tile-based Fisher Ratio approach implemented through <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/348"><strong>ChromaTOF Tile</strong></a><strong>.</strong> This method identifies analytes that show statistically significant concentration differences between sample classes. Instead of relying only on peak detection or manual alignment, the workflow uses chromatographic “tiles” to reduce the impact of retention-time shifting and to capture both major and trace-level components. The study included multiple fuel classes, including hydrobate, reformate, naphtha, FCC gasoline, and blanks.</p><p>Because Fisher Ratio values alone do not directly indicate whether a compound is truly detectable, the authors added a blank-based p-testing strategy. Three blank chromatograms were used to estimate background signal distributions for each tile, and confidence intervals were then applied to determine whether each detected hit was present in individual sample classes. This produced a master peak table covering 719 hits across nine fuel sample classes. The results showed good reproducibility, with only 6.3% of classifications being heterogeneous across replicates.</p><p>Overall, the presentation concludes that the tile-based workflow can generate comprehensive and reproducible peak tables with reduced user intervention, while preserving the ability to recover trace analytes in complex petroleum samples. The approach should be broadly applicable to other complex sample types and could also be adapted using chemometric metrics other than Fisher Ratio, depending on the experimental design and analytical goals.</p><h3><strong>3. Shimadzu / ASMS: Is Your Next Sip Safe? A Simple, Rapid Method for Measuring volatile PFAS in Juices.</strong></h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/TP_143_Is_Your_Next_Sip_Safe_A_Simple_Rapid_Method_for_Measuring_volatile_PFAS_in_Juices_a6ed9414c0.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution is a growing global concern due to links with adverse health effects, many of which remain poorly understood. 1 Accurate detection and quantification are therefore essential. While PFAS analysis has traditionally focused on water, attention is rapidly expanding to food and beverages, where testing remains limited despite high stakes and increasing regulations. 2 A recent PFAS lawsuit against a juice manufacturer underscored the heightened public scrutiny of PFAS in juices, placing food safety and brand reputation at risk. 3 This study presents a Headspace Solid-Phase Microextraction– Triple Quadrupole Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (HS-SPME GC/MS/MS) method for PFAS quantitation in juices. GC/MS enables analysis of volatile PFAS unsuitable for LC/MS, while HS-SPME offers rapid analysis with minimal sample preparation in complex matrices.</p><h4><strong>Methods</strong></h4><p>A volatile PFAS analysis method was developed on a <strong>Shimadzu </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=GCMS-TQ8040+NX"><strong>GCMS-TQ8040 NX</strong></a> with an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=AOC-6000+Plus"><strong>AOC-6000 Plus multifunctional autosampler</strong></a> equipped with a solid phase microextraction (SPME) module (Figure 1).</p><h4><strong>Results&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The system was deemed free of contaminants and inferences. None of the target PFAS in the method blank were found in quantifiable concentration. In the study, the calibration curve for each target included at least seven calibrators. Calibration curve results showed a good linear fit for all compounds with coefficient of determination (R2 ) ≥ 0.993. The linear range and R2 of each PFAS target are shown in Table 3.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion</strong></h4><p>Overall, these results demonstrate the robustness and reliability of the method for PFAS analysis in two carton apple juices (Brands X and Y), one plastic bottled apple juice (Brand X), and a berry blend carton juice (Brand X). Given the diversity of matrices evaluated, the method may also be suitable for other beverages, including sports drinks and vitamin-enhanced waters</p><h3><strong>4. Thermo Fisher Scientific / ASMS: Enhanced sensitivity for the quantitative analysis of pesticides using a GC Orbitrap MS</strong></h3><ul><li>Poster</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/po_004706_lsms_pesticides_exploris_gc_efs_po004706_asms2026_na_en_5f51b18742.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Detection of pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables is essential for food safety, but it can be challenging in complex, highly pigmented matrices due to interferences. Orbitrap technology provides high resolution and mass accuracy, enabling confident identification of coeluting and isobaric compounds while reducing false results. Furthermore, the FS-HRAM acquisition enables simultaneous quantitation and screening within a single analysis with the capability of retrospective data analysis, allowing laboratories to reprocess datasets for additional or emerging compounds without re-injecting samples. The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/2419"><strong>Orbitrap Exploris GC S mass spectrometer</strong></a><strong> </strong>features the Thermo Scientific NeverVent Advanced Electron Ionization Source (NVAEI) which offers an improved design providing enhanced sensitivity and robustness, allowing for increased instrument uptime and maximized sample throughput for rapid return on investment (ROI).</p><h4><strong>Materials and methods</strong></h4><h5><strong>Data analysis&nbsp;</strong></h5><p>Data was acquired, processed and reported using the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/76"><strong>Thermo Scientific Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) software</strong></a>, which provides integrated instrument control, automated workflows, and an intuitive interface for data analysis, customizable reporting, and compliant data management in accordance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and European Commission (EU) Annex 11. Its advanced reprocessing capability streamlines sequence setup, data review, and reporting offering the possibility to easily flag and check compliance with the current regulations.</p><p>Results Compliant analyte identification The use of HRAM-GCMS reduces the matrix interferences ensuring a confident and selective identification of analytes (Figure 1). All target compounds satisfied the SANTE criteria at the default MRL of 10 µg/kg and more than 90% were confirmed at concentrations of 1 µg/kg following the SANTE/11312/2021v2026 guidance criteria of:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>two ions were detected for each pesticide with mass accuracy ≤ 5 ppm with precursor and product ions in the extracted ion chromatograms fully overlapped,&nbsp;</li><li>due to the added value of accurate mass measurement, matching ion ratios is not necessary, however, an ion ratio (IR) deviation within ± 30% (relative) of the average of calibration standards from the same sequence was considered to provide additional support for identification</li><li>retention times (RT) within a tolerance of ± 0.1 minutes</li></ul><p>Sensitivity performance (IDL) and analytical linearity Instrument sensitivity was evaluated using calculated IDLs derived from replicate injections of low-level, matrix-matched standards. The Orbitrap Exploris GC S demonstrated detection limits at levels at or below 0.5 µg/kg for most of the investigated pesticides (Figure 2). Linear dynamic range was evaluated using matrix-matched calibration curves ranging 0.5–200 µg/kg, with each calibration level injected in triplicate. All target analytes demonstrated excellent linearity, with coefficients of determination (R²) &gt; 0.993, response factor (%RSD) values below 20% across the calibration range, and ion ratios (IRs) within ±30% of the average calibration standard values. System suitability for quantitative analysis was confirmed by calculated concentrations within ±20% of expected values and recoveries ranging from 96% to 104%. An example of calibration curve for Aldrin is shown in Figure 3.</p><h4><strong>Conclusions&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The results obtained in these experiments demonstrate that the Orbitrap Exploris GC S mass spectrometer equipped with NeverVent AEI ion source represents a reliable tool for analysis of pesticides in complex matrices.&nbsp;</p><ul><li>The Orbitrap Exploris GC S offers a simple approach for the multiresidue analysis of pesticides allowing for full-scan acquisition combined with high mass resolving power&nbsp;</li><li>The NeverVent AEI ion source is designed for ultra-trace concentration detection, making it ideal for challenging applications ensuring detection limits at levels at or below 0.5 µg/kg for most of the investigated pesticides&nbsp;</li><li>Confident identification of compounds can be easily achieved through i). high spectral quality, ii). high spectral fidelity, ensuring consistent spectrum independently from concentration, and iii). consistent mass accuracy irrespectively of analyte concentration and time&nbsp;</li><li>System suitability for quantitative analysis was demonstrated with R2 &gt;0.993, RF %RSD across the entire calibration curve &lt; 20, and IRs within ± 30% of the average of calibration standards, calculated amounts within 20% the expected values, and percentage recovery (%) ranging from 96 to 104.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></section></div></div></div></div></div></div></section>

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<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.

<h4><strong>Meet the New DB-5Q &amp; HP-5Q Columns</strong></h4><p><strong>Whether you’re quantifying pesticide residue in water, analyzing soil contaminants, or measuring atmospheric impurities, environmental analysis must be done more reliably, more efficiently, and with higher-quality data than ever.</strong></p><p>Agilent Inert Flow Path solutions let you address these challenges head-on. An inert flow path helps you achieve excellent peak shapes for problematic compounds, plus reliable quantitation at low levels. So, you can get the right answers the first time.</p><p>If you’re running high-throughput environmental workflows (SVOCs, pesticides, contaminants/trace residues) under tight turnaround times, instrument uptime and confident data quality are critical.</p><p>Join Agilent for a practical webinar on our new Agilent J&amp;W DB-5Q and HP-5Q GC columns, designed to set a new standard for bleed, inertness, durability, and productivity in GC/MS separations.</p><h5><strong>What to Expect:</strong></h5><ul><li>How ultrafast conditioning and durability can reduce column-change frequency and improve uptime in busy labs?</li><li>How ultra low-bleed performance can help support stable baselines and high spectral fidelity for trace-level environmental targets</li><li>How ultra-inert performance can improve response for active/trace analytes across multi-class panels?</li><li>Practical GC troubleshooting tips &amp; tricks to help you resolve common application issues faster (peak shape, retention shifts, sensitivity loss, and more)</li></ul><h5><strong>Who Should Attend?</strong></h5><p>GC/MS lab managers, analysts, and method owners supporting environmental testing labs and contract testing workflows.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Johan Kuipers (GC Specialist, Training &amp; Development, Agilent Technologies)</p><p>Johan Kuipers is a GC specialist who has been involved in capillary column R&amp;D, customer application support for GC, LC, sample preparation and configured dedicated analyzers for the petrochemical and environmental market.</p><p>In his current role as trainer, he is responsible for creating chromatography and spectroscopy training content for application engineers, product specialists and account managers for Agilent’s Chemistry &amp; Supplies division.</p></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Boost Environmental GC/MS Uptime, Productivity and Data Quality

Boost Environmental GC/MS Uptime, Productivity and Data Quality

Maximize environmental GC/MS productivity. Discover Agilent DB-5Q and HP-5Q ultra low-bleed columns for reliable trace-level contaminant analysis

Boost Environmental GC/MS Productivity: Agilent Columns

<div><p><strong>Reliable microplastics analysis requires both robust extraction workflows and defensible analytical techniques. In this two-part webinar, we bring together complementary approaches to address these challenges across the full analytical pipeline.</strong></p><p>The first session introduces a novel dry-ice-assisted fractionation method combined with the Agilent 8700 LDIR chemical imaging system, enabling efficient extraction and automated particle identification, sizing, and counting in complex soil and sediment samples. The second session focuses on pyrolysis–GC/MS, highlighting best practices to ensure accurate polymer identification while avoiding common pitfalls such as misidentification and background interference.</p><p>Together, these approaches illustrate how combining orthogonal techniques, particle-based imaging and mass-based analysis, can strengthen data quality, improve reproducibility, and provide greater confidence in microplastics results. Attendees will gain practical insights into building robust, scalable workflows that support high-quality, defensible microplastics analysis across a range of environmental applications.</p><h4><strong>Key Learning Objectives:</strong></h4><ul><li>Build confidence in microplastics data through robust, defensible workflows</li><li>Improve data quality and reproducibility across complex sample types</li><li>Mitigate analytical risk by avoiding contamination and misidentification pitfalls</li><li>Combine complementary techniques to strengthen insight and validation</li><li>Enable scalable, routine analysis for real-world laboratory environments</li></ul><h4><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong></h4><ul><li>Microplastics researchers</li><li>Microplastics analysts from commercial, QA, or research labs seeking to understand key challenges in Microplastics analysis</li><li>Those interested in microplastics analysis and the development of standardized methodology around the world</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Subharthe Samandra (Australian Laboratory for Emerging Contaminants, School of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Australia)</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Dr. Amy Cuthbertson (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies Inc)</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Melissa O’Meara (Forensic Science Consultant, ACS Media Group)</p></blockquote></div>

C&EN: Microplastics Analysis You Can Defend: From Method to Results

Microplastics Analysis You Can Defend: From Method to Results

Discover robust microplastics analysis. Learn how orthogonal LDIR imaging and Py-GC/MS workflows improve reproducibility and polymer identification

Advanced LDIR and Py-GC/MS for Microplastics Analysis

<div><div id="inner_content_body_text" data-content-id="394785"><p><strong>Industrial laboratories are navigating a rapidly changing landscape. Rising helium costs, increasing sustainability initiatives, emerging PFAS testing requirements, and growing demands for laboratory productivity are reshaping how laboratories operate.</strong></p><p><strong>Join us for this webinar as we explore practical gas chromatography (GC) solutions and workflows that help laboratories address today's most pressing analytical challenges.</strong></p><h4><strong>What you'll learn</strong></h4><h5><strong>Helium conservation and carrier gas strategies</strong></h5><p>Discover practical approaches to reducing helium consumption, optimizing carrier gas usage, and maintaining analytical performance while managing operational costs.</p><h5><strong>PFAS testing in industrial applications</strong></h5><p>Learn about emerging PFAS testing workflows relevant to industrial and environmental applications, including OTM-50 and ASTM D8591-24 methods using thermal desorption GC-MS (TD-GC-MS). We will also discuss the evolving analytical landscape for PFAS monitoring and screening.</p><h5><strong>Recycled plastics and circular economy testing</strong></h5><p>Explore analytical solutions for recycled plastics and waste plastic pyrolysis oil (WPPO), supporting material characterization, quality control, and sustainability initiatives.</p><h5><strong>Improving laboratory productivity</strong></h5><p>Learn how modern GC technologies can help laboratories improve workflow efficiency, minimize downtime, and maximize instrument utilization.</p><h5><strong>Register today!</strong></h5><p>Gain practical insights into the technologies, workflows, and analytical approaches helping industrial laboratories address today's challenges and prepare for tomorrow's requirements.</p><p>English subtitles will be provided for this webinar and a Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to all attendees of the live webcast.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Daniela Cavagnino (Product Marketing Manager GC, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p><p>Dr. Daniela Cavagnino received a Master Degree in Chemistry at the University of Milan, Italy. She started her career in gas chromatography at Thermo Fisher Scientific spending several years in the R&amp;D laboratories working on GC technology innovation and more than 15 years in product and marketing management roles promoting GC/GCMS technology and applications.</p></blockquote></div></div>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Helium, PFAS & Recycled Plastics - Addressing Key Challenges in Industrial Laboratories

Helium, PFAS & Recycled Plastics: Addressing Key Challenges in Industrial Laboratories

Explore practical GC workflows for industrial labs. Learn about helium conservation, PFAS analysis via TD-GC-MS, and recycled plastics characterization.

Overcoming GC Challenges: Helium, PFAS & Microplastics

<p><strong>Gas chromatography (GC) challenges can arise at any stage of the analytical process, from method development and optimization to troubleshooting unexpected results and improving system performance.</strong></p><p>Join Diane Turner, FRSC, Director and Senior Consultant at Anthias Consulting (UK), for an interactive discussion covering GC troubleshooting, method development, and best practices. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience, Diane will share practical insights into optimizing key GC parameters, diagnosing common issues, and improving method reliability, efficiency, and data quality.</p><h4><strong>By attending this presentation, you will:</strong></h4><ul><li>Hear expert guidance supported by real-world examples shared during the session</li><li>Explore common GC issues and apply practical troubleshooting strategies to resolve them</li><li>Learn proven strategies for effective GC method development</li></ul><p>Help shape this presentation by posing a question to Diane.&nbsp;</p><h5><strong>What you need to know:</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Time: </strong>9 am CDT (Chicago) / 10 am EDT (New York) / 3 pm BST (London/Lisbon) / 4 pm CEST (Paris/Berlin)</li><li><strong>Duration: </strong>Approximately 60 minutes</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Diane Turner (Director and Senior Consultant, at Anthias Consulting Ltd)</p><p>A Warwick University graduate, Diane completed her MSc in analytical chemistry and started her career in environmental then agrochemical science, later gaining experience as an applications chemist. Diane has developed methods and training within most industries globally for over 25 years. A Visiting Fellow at The Open University, she continues disease diagnosis research from her PhD, along with food, drug, and space applications. Diane is Past-President of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Analytical Sciences Community and Past-Chair of the Analytical Chemistry Trust Fund. Diane is a Trustee of the Recycling Organisation for Research Opportunities (RORO), amongst other committee memberships. Diane is co-author of 'Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry: How Do I Get the Best Results?' and on the Editorial Board of the book series ‘Practical and Technical Guides for Lab-based Chemists’.</p></blockquote>

Separation Science: Expert Answers - GC Troubleshooting and Method Development

Expert Answers: GC Troubleshooting and Method Development

Join Diane Turner for an interactive GC troubleshooting webinar. Learn practical strategies for method development, optimization, and data quality.

GC Troubleshooting and Method Development Expert Answers

<p><strong>On the surface this would appear to be a simple separation; however, there are several challenges related to this analysis. We will discuss typical techniques utilized for resolving and detecting permanent gases including CO2 and Hydrogen. Other topics will include cryogenic techniques, column isolation, and the use of the “Select Permanent Gas column”.</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Mark Sinnott&nbsp;</p><p>Mark Sinnott works for Agilent Technologies as a Technical Support Engineer in the Consumables and Supplies Division (CSD). In his position at Agilent, Mark performs technical support and applications assistance to gas chromatographers worldwide. He has more than 22 years of experience in gas chromatography, including environmental analysis of compounds in air, soil and water matrices, including dissolved gas analysis for the electrical industry. Mark holds a Master’s Degree in Chemistry from California State University, Sacramento, and currently resides in Twin Falls Idaho.</p></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Becoming A Better Chromatographer Webinar Series

The Hidden Challenges of Permanent Gas Analysis and How to Solve Them

Master permanent gas analysis in GC. Explore solutions for separating CO2 and hydrogen, including cryogenic methods and column isolation techniques

Overcoming Challenges in Permanent Gas GC Analysis

<p><strong>In this SelectScience® TechTalk, Dr. Stefan Christian Gaugler, Professor of Applied Analytics at the Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW), will provide an up-to-date overview of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), focusing on their environmental impact, regulatory landscape, and associated analytical challenges. Highlighting the growing concern surrounding PFAS contamination across Europe, alongside the complexity arising from their chemical diversity and persistence.</strong></p><p>The session will explore current analytical workflows and sample preparation techniques, including the use of a novel PFAS-selective polymer for micro solid-phase extraction (µSPE), supporting efficient and automated analysis across diverse sample matrices. Attendees will gain insight into approaches for detecting both ultra-short and long-chain PFAS, as well as practical strategies to improve sensitivity, selectivity, and sustainability in PFAS analysis.</p><h4><strong>What will this webinar cover?</strong></h4><ul><li>The environmental relevance and regulatory developments surrounding PFAS in Europe.</li><li>The analytical challenges associated with PFAS diversity, including ultra-short and long-chain compounds.</li><li>Modern analytical workflows for PFAS detection using LC-MS/MS and GC-MS/MS techniques.</li><li>The advantages of novel PFAS-selective polymer-based µSPE methods for efficient and automated sample preparation.</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Prof. Dr. Stefan Christian Gaugler (Professor of Applied Analytics at the Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics, University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW))</p><p>Prof. Dr. Stefan Christian Gaugler is a researcher and lecturer at FHNW with a background in life sciences and analytical chemistry, driven by a long-standing interest in translating complex biomarker diagnostics into accessible solutions. Over the past 14 years, his work has focused on microsampling technologies, particularly dried blood spot (DBS) analysis.</p><p>He currently leads the micro lab at FHNW, where the team operates one of the world’s most technologically advanced dried blood spot laboratories and develops advanced methods for trace analysis of emerging contaminants. Alongside his research, he teaches advanced analytical techniques and laboratory automation, with a strong focus on bridging academia and real-world application.</p><p>His current work, including this presentation, focuses on advancing PFAS analysis to better understand and address their impact on human health and the environment.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Moderator: </strong>Cameron Smith-Craig (Pharma and Applied Sciences Editor, SelectScience)</p></blockquote>

SelectScience: Advancing PFAS analytics across complex matrices

Advancing PFAS analytics across complex matrices

Discover automated µSPE solutions for PFAS analysis. Learn strategies from FHNW experts to overcome matrix challenges for ultra-short & long chains.

Advancing PFAS Analytics Across Complex Matrices via µSPE

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

Essential Techniques for Gas Chromatography Troubleshooting

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

Essential Techniques for GC Troubleshooting

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div><h4><strong>Something new is on the horizon for isotopic analysis</strong></h4><p><strong>Over the past several years, Orbitrap-based isotope ratio analysis has evolved into a powerful approach for investigating isotopic composition with molecular-level detail, opening new possibilities across environmental and geochemical studies, metabolism research, food authenticity, and beyond.</strong></p><p>Now we're taking the next step.</p><p><strong>Join us for a first look at the next generation of Thermo Scientific Orbitrap IRMS.</strong></p><p>Discover how new Orbitrap IRMS is streamlining the complete isotope analysis workflow—from method development and data acquisition to calibration, data processing, and reporting.</p><p>You'll hear from Thermo Fisher Scientific application specialists and Prof. Douglas Morrison (SUERC), who will share practical experience and insights gained from applying the technology across environmental and bioscience research.</p><h5><strong>During the webinar, you'll see how to:</strong></h5><ul><li>Configure isotope methods with new, dedicated workflow tools</li><li>Acquire high-quality isotope data using automated sample/reference strategies</li><li>Process and calibrate isotope ratios in an integrated software environment</li><li>Generate confident isotopic insights from samples</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Dr. Sukanya Sengupta (Application Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p><p>Sukanya is a geochemist with PhD and postdoctoral research experience, from University of Göttingen, in isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) and triple oxygen isotope ratios of terrestrial samples. Since joining Thermo Fisher Scientific in Bremen in 2020, she has supported ICP-OES, ICP-MS, and IRMS customers with method and application development for routine and research analytical workflows.</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Dr. Brett Davidheiser (Field Application Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p><p>Brett has a wide experience in isotope ratio mass spectrometry from his PhD at the University of Glasgow, running a stable isotope lab at CU Boulder, to his work at Thermo Fisher Scientific as applications scientist. He is currently involved in helping new users come up to speed with Thermo Scientific Orbitrap IRMS technology for natural abundance isotope ratio analysis.</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Prof. Douglas J. Morrison (Professor of Isotope Bioscience, SUERC – Centre for the Isotope Sciences, University of Glasgow)</p><p>With a PhD from the University of Strathclyde, using stable isotopes to investigate human physiology, Douglas has a strong track record of using stable isotopes in the biosciences and currently leads the Stable Isotope Biochemistry Laboratory at SUERC. Using classical compound-specific isotope analyses, and more recently Orbitrap isotope ratio mass spectrometry, underpins his research into molecular mechanisms driving health and disease in humans with a major focus on the gut and gut microbiome.</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Powerful isotopic insights, elevated

Powerful isotopic insights, elevated

Join us for a first look at the next generation of Thermo Scientific Orbitrap IRMS.

<h4><strong>Your UV-Vis-NIR can do far more than measure liquids</strong></h4><p><strong>Analysis of solid samples and heterogeneous samples by UV-Vis and UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopies is possible with suitable sample accessories.</strong></p><p>In this webinar, experts from Agilent and Specac will demonstrate how the Cary UV-Vis-NIR system can analyze a range of samples, from liquids to powders, films, pellets, and highly scattering solids.</p><p>Illustrated with real examples, we will show how diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) and remote sampling with fiber optic probes can be used for bandgap determination, optical property characterization, photocatalysis research, and in situ reaction monitoring.</p><p>We will highlight the Harrick Praying Mantis for operando reaction monitoring and the FiberMate2 for remote studies in more complex experimental set ups.</p><h5><strong>What You'll Learn</strong></h5><p>See how Agilent Cary UV-Vis-NIR system, paired with the right accessories, handles liquids, powders, pellets, and films without compromise. Expert-led case studies cover bandgap determination, photocatalysis, and operando monitoring under real conditions.</p><h5><strong>Key Takeaways &nbsp;</strong></h5><ul><li>Extend your UV-Vis system to solids (powders, pellets, thin films) without buying new instrumentation</li><li>Apply Diffuse reflectance (DRS) for high-sensitivity analysis of micro-quantities with minimal sample prep</li><li>Monitor different temperature measurement&nbsp;</li><li>Enable angle-resolved solid measurements for thin films and surface treatments.&nbsp;</li><li>Integrate fiber optic probes for remote, in situ monitoring</li></ul><h5><strong>Who Should Attend</strong></h5><p>Academic researchers in materials science, photonics, optical engineering, or catalysis who want to get more analytical range from their existing UV-Vis setup.&nbsp;</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Dr. Thibault Brulé (Product Specialist Molecular Spectroscopy, AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES)</p><p>PhD in Physics since 2014, I swapped lab benches for real-world challenges. Over 7 years, I honed my skills in technical and application support, focusing on Raman spectroscopy, before joining Agilent end of 2024, where I now help customers navigate the world of molecular spectroscopy (UV/Vis/NIR, FTIR and Raman). My mission: turn complex analytical problems into clear, effective solutions—with a dash of fun whenever possible!</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Bisirat Araya (Applications Scientist, SPECAC LTD)</p><p>Bisirat holds a B.A. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Manhattan University and is an Applications Scientist at Specac-Harrick with over 12 years of experience at Specac and Harrick Scientific. She specialises in technical customer support, sample evaluations, equipment setup, and technical documentation.</p><p>Bisirat collaborates with customers to optimise equipment performance and works with applications and engineering teams to develop new products.</p></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: From liquids to solids: expand what your UV-Vis-NIR Spectrometer can do

From liquids to solids: expand what your UV-Vis-NIR Spectrometer can do

In this webinar, experts from Agilent and Specac will demonstrate how the Cary UV-Vis-NIR system can analyze a range of samples, from liquids to powders,

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