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We brought the leading academic and industrial experts together to present the latest solutions in LC, IC, GC, MS, ICP, FT-IR, NMR, Raman, XRF, software and services. Check out the seminar recordings and presentations below.
Peak Purity Confirmation Using QD Charge Detection InLine with Suppressed Conductivity Detection
Interest: Pharma/Biopharma
Co-eluting peaks can be incorrectly identified and quantified when using chromatographic methods with a single non-specific detector. In this seminar we discuss using the Thermo Scientific& Dionex& QD Charge Detector in line with the suppressed conductivity detector (CD) to confirm peak purity. We will show that ionic compounds, especially weakly ionized compounds, respond differently to QD Charge Detection than to CD and these differences are used to confirm peak purity or predict the presence of another peak.
Real-Time Intelligent Reaction Monitoring for Undergraduate Chemistry Education
Interest: Chemical, Industrial
Teaching students about reaction mechanisms and kinetics is an important part of the undergraduate chemistry curriculum.
Benchtop NMR spectrometers have fast become a popular tool in the teaching laboratory as their affordability and robustness allow students hand-on access to this powerful analytical technique.
Through the addition of a simple accessory, it is now possible to use benchtop NMR to monitor a chemical reaction in real-time, all within a single laboratory session.
Revolutionize Your UHPLC Experience
Interest: Pharma/Biopharma, Environmental, Food and Beverage
The Thermo Scientific& Vanquish& UHPLC system addresses the needs of chromatographers performing state-of-the-art UHPLC, within a single integrated platform, all while meeting the throughput demands of modern laboratories. The system offers better separations from improved specifications on all fronts, and supports higher backpressures, better thermostatting, optimized volumes, better linearity, advanced column technology, increased sample capacity and more sensitivity. No longer fear the deadline & rely on the Vanquish system to take it head on. Easier interaction with an optimized design, automated features and works with the operational simplicity of the Thermo Scientific& Dionex& Chromeleon& Chromatography Data System (CDS) .
Using an Affordable High-Resolution Accurate-Mass Mass Spectrometer for the Analysis of Multi-Class Vet Drugs and Pesticide Residues
Interest: Environmental, Food and Beverage, Pharma/Biopharma
To perform analysis of multi class veterinary drugs and pesticides in different matrices, a new benchtop Orbitrap& LCMS system, the Thermo Scientific& Q Exactive& Focus Mass Spectrometer, was coupled with a Thermo Scientific& Dionex& UltiMate& 3000 Rapid Separation LC (RSLC) . We will present the results of the experiments, which includes analytical procedures such as screening as well as quantification, and confirmation using an HRAM library. A variety of scanning techniques were utilized primarily full scan Data Dependent MS/MS, as well as data independent acquisition, DIA.
Trace Element Speciation Using IC-ICP-MS – Analysis of Lithium-Ion Battery Degradation Products
Interest: Environmental, Industrial
Lightweight rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which are key components for
industrial equipment, and automobiles, provide high energy density and can be recharged without memory effects. Understanding these processes can lead to enhanced battery performance, improved product safety, and reduced component failure. This seminar will utilize IC-ICP-MS to compare the trace element concentrations in battery anodes, including high performance automotive batteries, as well as those used in consumer electronics products.
Rapid, Automatic Analysis of Acids Using a Discrete Analyzer
Interest: Food and Beverage
Because organic acids provide a characteristic taste to wines, measurements are performed during process control, raw material inspection, or for quality control. Acid analysis is also used to authenticate fruit juices. The Thermo Scientific& Gallery& and Arena& discrete analyzers automatically measure acids from wine, juice, and beer. Homogenous samples can be measured without pretreatment using colorimetric or enzymatic methods. Optimized applications require small reagent volumes resulting in low costs per test and demonstrating repeatability and rapidity.
Sample Concentration and Analysis of Human Hormones in Drinking Water
Interest: Environmental
Since hormones in drinking water are a human health concern, several are routinely monitored as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule 3 (UCMR3). EPA method 539, which was developed to monitor the levels of the most common hormones, quantifies hormones in drinking water using solid phase extraction (SPE) followed by liquid chromatography electrospray ionization tandem mass spectrometry (LC-ESI-MS/MS). This seminar will describe the use of high surface area solid phase extraction cartridges (HRPHS) to extract seven sex hormones from drinking water using an SPE instrument and subsequent analysis by LC-ESI-MS/MS.
Handheld Raman and FT-IR for Safety and Security
Interest: Environmental, Industrial, Safety and Security
Advances in handheld instrumentation continue to expand capabilities for chemical identification in the field. Deployed globally by military, customs, and law enforcement, handheld analyzers continue to evolve to meet the changing needs & and stringent requirements & of users in the field. This seminar addresses the latest evolution of handheld Raman and FTIR analyzers, from hardware and software to new applications.
Learn how integrated dual-technology analyzers help users analyze unknown substances for a faster, safer response.
Have a Need for High Performance-High Productivity GC-MS? The Evolution of GC Triple Quadrupole Continues
Interest: Environmental, Food and Beverage
Is your lab analyzing food, the environment, or biological samples for compounds like dioxins, PCB, pesticides, steroids, and other challenging analytes?
Learn how you can access the next evolution of GC-MS/MS technology to achieve more at faster speeds.
This means more capacity, more information, more compounds, and more results per unit time for higher levels of productivity and efficiency in analytical workflows.
Multi-Modal Analyte Detection Using UV and CAD on an Integrated UHPLC System
Interest: Pharma/Biopharma, Environmental, Chemical, Food and Beverage
When ultraviolet light absorption and charged aerosol detection (CAD) are combined, they provide complementary data that can lead to a superior analytical result for the measurement of compounds separated by HPLC. In this seminar, a Thermo Scientific& Vanquish& UHPLC system that contains a UV diode array detector coupled in-line to a CAD, will analyze a complex mixture containing chromophoric and UV transparent substances. The ability to simultaneously detect analytes by both UV and CAD provides a convenient method for concurrent analysis of active agents and excipients.
Introducing a Laboratory to Successful IQ, OQ, PQ, QC, Training and Implementation
Interest: Pharma/Biopharma
To be compliant with current regulations (FDA and other) it is necessary to validate software system. This seminar will provide an introduction to the necessary steps to have a successful, cost-effective validation of your software. We will examine a few of the challenges, bottlenecks, and pitfalls, as well as potential solutions.
Fast, Accurate, and Direct Carbohydrate Analysis Using HPAE-PAD
Interest: Food and Beverage
High-performance anion-exchange chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection (HPAE-PAD) is a well established technique for determining wide variety of carbohydrates including mono- and disaccharides, oligosaccharides, sialic acids, sugar alcohols, and sugar phosphates. HPAE-PAD is enabled by the high resolving capabilities of the Thermo Scientific& Dionex& CarboPac(R) columns. Hear how recent additions to the CarboPac family, the CarboPac SA10 and SA10-4um deliver fast separations of mono- and disaccharides in food and biofuel samples, increasing analyst productivity.
Next-Generation Handheld Elemental Analyzers – Smarter, Smaller and Faster
Interest: Environmental, Industrial
Handheld XRF is a mature analytical method, but the pace of development hasn't slowed. In this seminar, we will review the evolution of handheld XRF and look at the science and technology of the next generation of handheld XRF analyzers.
In addition to ever improving analytical performance, latest technology provides smart new features in smaller and lighter package, making the next generation handheld XRF technology more powerful and versatile analytical tool than ever before.
Transforming Targeted Quantitation with Next Generation Mass Spectrometry Solutions
Interest: Environmental, Food and Beverage, Clinical Research and Forensic Toxicology , Pharma/Biopharma, Omics
Significant advances in triple quadrupole technologies have resulted in two state of the art, next generation MS instruments.
This presentation will provide details of the groundbreaking advances "from an ion's view", and will describe how the new science has led to amazing transformations in your targeted quantitative workflows.
Analysis of SVOCs on GC-MS/MS: Pick Your MS Mode
Interest: Environmental
A new triple quadrupole mass spectrometer design which offers a distinct flexibility in approaching the analysis of semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) will be presented.
In addition to being a full-fledged, high-performance triple quadrupole mass spectrometer with selected reaction monitoring mode of operation, the Thermo Scientific& TSQ& Duo demonstrates excellent performance in full scan and selected ion monitoring modes of operation, functionally equivalent to dedicated single quadrupole instruments.
The seminar will present and compare the data and method performance characteristics in all three modes & FS, SIM, and SRM.
Optimize Sample Throughput and Laboratory Productivity Using a Low-Cost, Benchtop ICP-OES with Turn-Key Instrument Methods and Superior Sensitivity and Stability
Interest: Environmental, Industrial, Pharma/Biopharma
Laboratories in most industries must analyze an increasing number of samples in less time and with a decreasing number of resources. The work presented here will demonstrate that the Thermo Scientific& iCAP& 7000 ICP-OES series produces high-quality results for trace elemental analyses, all on a benchtop instrument that is low cost and easy to operate. The iCAP 7000 series offers maximum flexibility for laboratories with the most challenging application and extreme productivity requirements.
Total Solutions for Monoclonal Antibody and Antibody Drug Conjugate Characterization
Interest: Pharma/Biopharma, Omics
Monoclonal Antibody (mAb) and Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) characterization are critical for mAb therapeutic development and QC.
The diversity of biomolecule structures and properties coupled with matrix complexity demands a range of sample separation modes, column chemistries, and column configurations for their effective characterization. Thermo Scientific& silica and polymeric columns are specifically designed to handle the unique rigors of the analysis of proteins, peptides, oligonucleotides, and other biomolecules.
These columns provide unique selectivity for the separation of monoclonal antibody charge variants,
oxidation variants, aggregates, antibody fragments, and antibody drug conjugates.
In this seminar, a variety of separations for the wide array of mAb variants will be presented, showing new tools for these difficult characterizations.
The Thermo Scientific&
Vanquish& UHPLC systems,
applications, and new Thermo Scientific& MAbPac& HIC family of columns provide more diverse possibilities for the variety of mAb modifications being analyzed.
Shedding New Light on Materials Science with Raman Imaging
Interest: Pharma, Industrial, Chemical
From rechargeable batteries to pharmaceutical formulations, the performance of today's materials is dependent upon precise spatial arrangement of chemical components at a microscopic level. Raman imaging provides rich insight into both chemistry and physical structure with sub-micron resolution. The data is readily obtained and presented in an easily-interpreted visual manner. Examples will be shown that demonstrate how both spatial and chemical information can be determined from a variety of advanced materials.
Superior Sensitivity of HAAs in Drinking Water Using 2D-IC
Interest: Environmental, Industrial
The formation of carcinogenic disinfection by products (DBPs), such as haloacetic acids (HAAs), is an undesirable consequence of drinking water disinfection, which has prompted the setting of strict regulatory limits. This seminar presents a new analytical method that uses two-dimensional ion chromatography (2D-IC) to eliminate sample pretreatment by removing matrix interference in the first dimension and then concentrating and separating in the second dimension to determine HAAs at low ppb levels.
Accurate and Reproducible Determination of Organic Halogens Using Combustion Ion Chromatography
Interest: Environmental, Industrial
Combustion Ion Chromatography measures organic halogens such as fluorine, chlorine, bromide, iodide and sulfur (as sulfate) in a wide variety of non-water soluble hydrocarbon materials including organic solvents, plastics, and petroleum liquids.
The tedium of manual combustion methods can be eliminated by an automated approach to combustion sample preparation that delivers reliable ppb (ug/liter) concentrations with excellent accuracy and reproducibility. Join us to learn more about this technique, key applications, and recent developments.
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Thermo Scientific& AppsLab Library of Analytical Applications is a new web portal where you can search and download complete methods for immediate execution in the Thermo Scientific& Dionex& Chromeleon& Chromatography Data System (CDS) software. Access GC, IC, LC and GC-MS application notes in a si Quickly identify optimum chromatographic separation conditions and Download complete separation methods, immediately ready to run in Chromeleon CDS.
The Thermo Scientific& Gemini& analyzer is the world's first integrated handheld Raman and FTIR instrument. Building on the strength of Thermo Scientific& FirstDefender& and TruDefender& analyzers, it provides elite military forces and first responders with two leading chemical identification capabilities in a single rugged, compact instrument – helping them execute their mission quickly and safely.
A monolithic diamond ATR crystal and high-efficiency, all-reflective optics combine with a variety of interchangeable crystal plates to provide the robustness and flexibility to meet your material identification and verification needs. This durable, high-performance accessory lets you get the most out of your Thermo Scientific& Nicolet& iS&5 FT-IR spectrometer.
For labs looking for the next step up in triple quadrupole GC-MS/MS productivity, the Thermo Scientific& TSQ& 8000 Evo triple quadrupole mass spectrometer provides more capacity, more information, more compounds, and more results per unit of time for higher levels of productivity and efficiency in analytical workflows. This unique system offers a harmonious combination of hardware and software features that help laboratories adapt to their changing environment and deliver quality results on time, every time. Unlike other GC triple quadrupole mass spectrometers that require extensive, time consuming method set-up, the TSQ 8000 Evo GC-MS/MS has purpose-built software, AutoSRM, for automated SRM method creation, optimization and management from full scan to the complete analytical method set-up. It's fast, simple and reliable.
This GC-MS/MS triple quadrupole is like no other. It is tailored to chromatographers and single quadrupole GC-MS users who need easy access to powerful new workflows through MS/MS while satisfying their current methods requirements. The system accomplishes this by providing excellent performance, in both single quadrupole and triple quadrupole modes, that is easily achievable, even for less experienced users. Whether you are new to GC-MS/MS or not, all you need is your current compound list and/or method and the intuitive software will create, optimize, and manage your single and triple quadrupole methods. The Thermo Scientific& TSQ& Duo GC-MS/MS is the only cost-sensitive instrument featuring efficient, simply intelligent software workflows with the Thermo Scientific& Dionex& Chromeleon& Chromatography Data System, which enables truly simple, single and triple stage mass spectrometry in a single investment.
For LC and LC/MS laboratories that need the best answers as quickly as possible, without worrying how to use their equipment, the Thermo Scientific& Vanquish& UHPLC System delivers a new standard in high-end UHPLC—more results with better separations, easier interaction, without compromise. Unlike other LC systems, Vanquish delivers customer key differentiated benefits of increased performance, throughput and decreased interaction.
There's minimal training efforts, the Vanquish system is intuitive to operate, and has an optimized design, automated features and operational simplicity of Thermo Scientific& Chromeleon& CDS. There is no need to fear a deadline you can rely on the Vanquish system to take it head on.
Protect your large molecules from unwanted degradation and modification. The Thermo Scientific& UltiMate& 3000 BioRS System offers true bio-UHPLC capabilities with a completely stainless steel-free flow path and newly developed, small particle, high-resolution bio-columns. The wide flow-pressure range allows the UltiMate 3000 BioRS system to handle complete development cycles—form small scale discovery to semi-preparative target component isolation and purification.
The sensitivity, selectivity, flexibility, and ease-of-use provided by hybrid quadrupole-Orbitrap mass spectrometers set the standard for screening, quantitation, identification, and confirmation of targeted and untargeted compounds. The Thermo Scientific& Q Exactive& Focus hybrid quadrupole-Orbitrap MS makes this power accessible to environmental, food safety, clinical research, forensic toxicology, and pharmaceutical labs challenged by growing sample volumes and constrained by strict budgets. The Q Exactive Focus system simplifies method development, saving time and decreasing costs while reliably delivering unsurpassed results.
Designed for the toughest discovery and quantitation challenges, the Thermo Scientific& Q Exactive& HF MS is the tool for fast, accurate identification and quantitation of complex samples ranging from proteins, lipids, glycans and small molecules. Discover the benefits of performing Data Independent Acquisition (DIA) at really fast duty cycles in an ultra-high resolution accurate mass system. With double the acquisition speed and resolution of the traditional Q Exactive MS, along with multiple modes of quantitation, you will increase productivity and flexibility without compromising confidence of your analysis.
Thermo Scientific& SOLAμ& SPE plates are designed for bioanalytical and clinical research analysts who require cleaner, highly reproducible and robust sample extraction at very low sample and solvent volumes in high throughput workflows. SOLAμ achieves this due to the unique and innovative Embedded Particle Technology (EPT) that removes the need for frits and so eliminates issues associated with conventional loosepacked SPE columns. This design results in highly reproducible and accurate results every time.
For UHPLC users who need to separate a wide range of compounds with rapid separations and reduce method development time, Thermo Scientific& Accucore& Vanquish& UHPLC columns increase chromatographic efficiency and can accommodate high flow rates. Enjoy performance benefits not possible with columns packed with conventional sub-2 um fully porous particles in a wide range of stationary phase selectivities. These columns in combination with the Thermo Scientific& Vanquish& UHPLC system provide an excellent return on investment.
Thermo Scientific& Dionex& Chromeleon& 7.2 Service Release 2 offers complete workflow support for lot release testing of biopharmaceuticals using Thermo Scientific& Orbitrap MS instrumentation. This new Chromeleon Biopharma package now also controls Thermo Scientific& Exactive& Plus and Q Exactive instruments with functionality to conduct targeted peptide quantitation and an automated parsing of the 3D MS data to detect non-targeted peaks using the Thermo Scientific& SIEVE& v2.1 proteomics framing and detection algorithm. The combination of Thermo Scientific& PinPoint& and SIEVE software packages with Chromeleon 7.2 Service Release 2 provides for an integrated workflow solution with coverage from method development to routine QC analysis of biopharmaceuticals.
Thermo Scientific& SampleManager 11 LIMS& Delivers a Complete Informatics Solution for Method Execution, Laboratory Workflow, Test and Sample Management. Addressing the increasing pressures to improve time to market and realize cost savings in QA/QC labs, the new Thermo Scientific& Lab Execution System (LES) gives lab managers complete control to manage their own methods and SOPs, without the need to purchase, integrate and validate additional software from multiple vendors. The new LES is web-based, built on and fully integrated with Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS, allowing for the LES functionality to be executed from the LIMS or from any web browser.
For the biopharmaceutical scientist, Thermo Scientific& PepFinder& software provides accurate identification, in-depth characterization, and relative quantitation of biotherapeutic and other proteins from mass spectrometric data. It provides an automated workflows for glycopeptide identification, disulfide bond mapping, and quantification of PTMs. PepFinder software automates previously time-consuming manual processes, processing complex data and integrating the results into concise, informative reports.
Thermo Scientific& TraceFinder& software offers targeted screening and routine quantitation across the full line of Thermo Scientific& GC and LC mass spectrometers. The intuitive workflows streamline analysis in clinical research, forensic toxicology, food safety, and environmental laboratories around the world. TraceFinder software is a complete chromatography analysis software with powerful method development tools, flexible data review, security and audit trail capabilities, and a new report generation tool for analysts to create or edit reports as required. TraceFinder software is the complete quantitation and screening solution.
Combustion Ion Chromatography measures organic halogens in a wide variety of non-water soluble hydrocarbon materials including organic solvents, plastics, and petroleum liquids. The combustion IC system developed by Thermo Fisher Scientific and Cosa-Mitsubishi can be used for the automated qualitative and quantitative analysis of halogens and sulfur in samples comprised of difficult matrices - intractable solids, semisolids, liquids and even gases.
Thermo Scientific& Dionex& 2-Dimensional Ion Chromatography (2-D IC) is used for matrix diversion or matrix elimination prior to analysis of trace components to improve detection sensitivity. Initial sample loading onto a 4 mm column allows a large amount of sample to be loaded due to the analytical column's high capacity. It is possible to focus the analyte peak that is partially resolved in the first dimension onto a concentrator column and then fully resolve that peak in the second dimension.
High-performance anion exchange chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection (HPAE-PAD) provides sensitive, direct determination without sample derivitization for a wide variety of carbohydrates including but not limited to monosaccharides, oligosaccharides (charged and neutral), small polysaccharides and sialic acids.
For the environmental scientist who needs to perform sample cleanup of organic contaminants, Thermo Scientific& Dionex&ASE& Prep Sorbent Cartridges provide a new line of sorbents for post-extraction cleanup of enviromental, biofuel, and Food & Beverage samples. These cartridges are part of a workflow for post-extraction cleanup of organic contaminants from solid and semi-solid matrices prior to GC, GC/MS, and LC/MS analysis.
The laboratory chemist who needs to extract analytes from semi-solid and solid samples will find that Thermo Scientific& Dionex& ASE& extraction thimbles simplify cell cleaning when extracting sticky samples and samples that melt at high temperatures. This product, unlike other extraction thimbles, will prevent plugging of the fluid path of the ASE system.
For environmental customers performing trace bromate analysis, the Thermo Scientific& Dionex& IonPac& AS27 Anion-Exchange Column provides excellent resolution of bromate from matrix ions, unlike other columns where the matrix causes interferences.
For environmental customers performing inorganic anion and oxyhalides analysis, the Thermo Scientific& Dionex& IonPac& AS9-HC Anion-Exchange Capillary Column brings the benefits of capillary IC to current IonPac AS9-HC users.
For ion chromatographers needing to generate carbonate-only eluent as potassium carbonate with the Thermo Scientific& Dionex& EGC 500 Carbonate Eluent Generator Cartridge, the new Thermo Scientific& Dionex& EGC 500 K2CO3 cartridge allows operation at pressures up to 5,000 psi when installed on a high-pressure IC (HPIC) system such as the Thermo Scientific& Dionex& ICS-5000+ system. This enables compatibility with high flow rates and columns utilizing 4-um beads, for high resolution and high throughput and is fully compatible with existing methods.
Designed specifically for compliance monitoring of inorganic anions in accordance with U.S. EPA Method 300.0 (A), the Thermo Scientific& Dionex& IonPac AS22-Fast-4um column uses smaller resin particles for more efficient separations resulting in faster run times and more accurate peak integration for more reliable results.
The Thermo Scientific& Dionex& CarboPac& SA10-4um column is designed for fast chromatographic analysis of simple sugars in biofuel and food samples. The smaller resin particles produce 60 – 80% higher peak efficiencies allowing the Dionex CarboPac SA10-4um column to analyze six common sugars in food samples in only 10 min, or eight common biofuel mono- and disaccharides in less than 8 min.
For analytical chemists who need unique selectivity for the separation of monoclonal antibody variants and oxidized mAbs, mAb aggregates, antibody fragments, antibody drug conjugates (ADC), and proteins by hydrophobic interaction, Thermo Scientific& MAbPac& HIC-10, -20, and -Butyl columns provide more diverse possibilities for the variety of mAb modifications being analyzed. Different from other HIC phases, they are UHPLC biocompatible with both organic and aqueous mobile phases. This expansion to the MAbPac HIC family provides alternative selectivities for biomolecule analysis.
For scientists who need to track their sample identity and chain of custody through the analysis, the Thermo Scientific& Virtuoso& Vial Identification System is the most innovative device for ensuring sample identity and sample security ever developed. The first automated system, Virtuoso has revolutionized vial identification by providing a fast, accurate, detailed and reproducible system for producing customized sample information directly onto a vial.
For all chromatographers, the Thermo Scientific& SureStop& 9 mm vials, are designed as part of the Advance Vial Closure System (AVCS), and remove any subjectivity around achieving the optimal seal compression when closing a vial. Unlike all other vial and closure products, AVCS technology, and SureStop vials offer the sealing and performance characteristics of a crimp top vial and the versatility and convenience of a threaded vial. Achieved by incorporating a definite stop point into the design of the vial finish, SureStop vials remove all doubt about the degree of tightening necessary for optimal sealing.
Combining compact size, affordable price and superior performance, the Nicolet iS5 FT-IR offers the perfect fit and value for an entry-level spectrometer. With flexible sample handling and leading Thermo Scientific& OMNIC& software, the Nicolet iS5 spectrometer is the ideal FT-IR for product assurance testing and material identification for industrial, government and academic labs.
The first research-grade spectrometer with Touch Point automation, the Thermo Scientific& Nicolet& iS&50 FT-IR spectrometer brings consistency and confidence to users of any skill level. The Nicolet iS50 FT-IR spectrometer is your all-in-one materials analysis workstation designed to move seamlessly from one experiment to the next without manually reconfiguring the instrument. Perform multiple experiments in hours not days.
Thermo Scientific& TruDefender& analyzers are rugged, handheld FTIR systems for rapid, field-based identification of unknown chemicals. They bring the power of FTIR directly to the field, enabling military personnel and first responders to analyze—and act—faster than ever before. Lightweight and easy to use, TruDefender FTX analyzers include an anvil sampling head for easy sampling and decontamination. The TruDefender FTXi model add to this core functionality by using embedded mobile phone technology to send results via e-mail or SMS text.
The Thermo Scientific& Niton& XL3t Ultra analyzer delivers speed, precision and portability in critical industrial applications. The Ultra advantage is a 45mm2 Silicon Drift Detector (SDD) that offers vast improvements in sensitivity and measurement times. With the ability to measure light elements without helium or vacuum assistance, it is the ideal handheld instrument for alloy identification, early-stage mining, and oil and gas exploration.
Thermo Scientific& FirstDefender& analyzers are deployed worldwide by military personnel and first responders for rapid, accurate identification of unknown chemicals, explosives, precursors and more in the field. Based on Raman spectroscopy, FirstDefender RMX analyzers can be used as a handheld instrument with the fixed probe, through an integrated vial mode, or mounted to select tactical robots via an integration kit.
Thermo Scientific& TruNarc& analyzers rapidly identify suspected drugs in the field, without direct contact for most samples. Quickly identify synthetic cathinones and cannabinoids (bulk and sprayed form), as well as key drugs of abuse, precursors and cutting agents.
The Thermo Scientific& TruScan& RM analyzer is our lightest, fastest and most portable handheld instrument for rapid authentication of pharmaceutical raw materials and finished products. Based on Raman spectroscopy, it allows operators with minimal training to perform highly-reliable analysis wherever pharmaceuticals are manufactured or distributed. Non-destructive point and shoot sampling facilitates rapid verification of a broad range of chemical compounds, both solid and liquid, through sealed packaging to minimize the risk of contamination and exposure.
The Thermo Scientific& iCAP& 7000 benchtop ICP-OES provides a simple low-cost route to environmental, pharmaceutical and food safety compliance. Unlike other ICP-OES instruments that require time-consuming method set-up and maintenance, the iCAP 7000 iCP-OES produces sensitive, accurate results with minimal downtime, even when analyzing the most challenging sample matrices. The iCAP 7000 ICP-OES is the ultimate workhorse for QA/QC laboratories that require maximum productivity with minimal overhead costs.
For high-throughput laboratories that perform routine trace element analysis under regulated guidelines, the Thermo Scientific& iCAP& Q ICP-MS offers a total elemental analysis solution at ppm to sub-ppt levels. The iCAP Q ICP-MS delivers powerful and highly sensitive trace detection with exceptional ease-of-use and minimal maintenance. Unlike other ICP-MS instruments, the iCAP Q ICP-MS provides prescriptive calibration, intelligent autodilution and over-range protection to minimize sample preparation requirements, reduce quality control failures and correct errors due to improperly diluted samples.
Maximize your laboratory's productivity and efficiency with the Thermo Scientific& Qtegra& Intelligent Scientific Data Solution& software. This user-friendly software platform provides control for both the Thermo Scientific& iCAP& 7000 Series ICP-OES and iCAP& Q Series ICP-MS instruments, simplifying the user experience and maximizing the consistency of data collection and reporting for laboratories with complex elemental analysis needs.
Rise above the risk of the helium supply shortage with innovative solutions that optimize the usage of the non-renewable gas. The new Thermo Scientific& Instant Connect Helium Saver Module enables you to continue your analyses without helium supply concerns or extensive supply costs. Save precious non-renewable noble helium when your instrument is idle, as well as during the analytical run. Keep your methods intact, validation-effective, and regulation-compliant. Significant savings can be realized in both helium supply needs and financial costs throughout the lifetime of your GC-MS instrument.
This is the system for analytically-demanding, high-throughput laboratories, requiring the utmost sensitivity and unstoppable productivity. The Thermo Scientific& ISQ& LT GC-MS offers the future-proof investment into the leading technology, simply intelligent GC-MS platform. Unlike other systems, the ISQ LT GC-MS does not need to be vented to exchange the source, and it boasts industry-best sensitivity, lowest detection limits, and unlimited flexibility. This affordable and robust solution allows you to leverage time-proven technology, developed with the accumulation of almost 50 years of mass spectrometry innovation. This GC-MS series offers operational simplicity, proven dependability, and unstoppable productivity.
Developed around key innovations driven by customer needs, including user-installable instant connect injectors and detectors, unique and patented solutions to conserve helium carrier gas while running analyses, and optimized and miniaturized electronic components, the compact Thermo Scientific& TRACE& 1300 Series GC is extremely fast, easy to use, and delivers high lab productivity at a much reduced cost of ownership. The new high-capacity Thermo Scientific& TRACE& 1310 auxiliary oven has multi-valve, multi-column capacity and enables the use of up to four conventional detectors simultaneously.
For flexibility across a broad range of analytical LC applications with the highest degree of choice in solvent proportioning and mixing, the Thermo Scientific& Dionex& UltiMate& LPG-3400SD Standard Quaternary Pump is the pump of choice. Up to four solvents may be used for convenient method development, system flushing or solvent preparation. With support for pressures up to 62 MPa (9,000 psi/620 bar) at flow rates of up to 10 mL/min., the UltiMate 3000 SD pumps excel in standard LC applications while offering full compatibility with fast UHPLC separations.
Continual changes in research and regulatory requirements drive the need for ever-lower limits of detection and quantitation. The Thermo Scientific& TSQ Quantiva& Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer uses active ion management to exceed even the most stringent analytical requirements with superb sensitivity, speed, and dynamic range. It does so with an ease of operation — from method development through routine maintenance— that allows users to spend more time thinking about their research and less time worrying about instrument setup and operation.
The Thermo Scientific& Dionex& AutoTrace& 280 Solid-Phase Extraction (SPE) instrument extracts large volume samples (20 mL- 4L) for the isolation of trace organics in aqueous matrices. The system produces analyte recoveries that are superior to manual liquid-liquid extraction techniques using both less time and solvent.
Accelerated solvent extraction is a sample preparation technique that improves extraction efficiency for solid and semi-solid sample matrices through the use of elevated temperatures and pressure with organic and water-based solvents. The technique reduces both extraction times and solvent usage and provides more consistent results when compared to methods such as Soxhlet. Themo Scientific& Dionex& ASE& solutions include the Dionex& ASE& 150 Accelerated Solvent Extractor and the Dionex& ASE& 350 Accelerated Solvent Extractor systems.
The Thermo Scientific& Dionex& ASE& Prep MAP proprietary polymer is designed to remove moisture and increase extraction efficiencies from wet samples including soils, tissues and food products.This unique formulation allows moisture removal under a variety of ionic strength conditions and accelerated solvent extraction conditions.
Achieve true on-demand analysis with 24/7 uptime, no equilibration required, and very low eluent consumption. With high-pressure capabilities, the Thermo Scientific& Dionex& ICS-4000 Capillary HPIC& system can use high-efficiency 4 um particle columns, which allows one to choose the optimum balance between resolution and throughput. The integrated, always ready system only consumes 15 mL of water a day. Under continuous operation, the Eluent Generation Cartridge (EGC) produces high-purity eluent electrolytically for 18 months for the ultimate in convenience and simplicity of operation.
Run isocratic and gradient IC separations with the Thermo Scientific& Dionex& ICS-2100 Integrated Reagent-Free& Ion Chromatography (RFIC&) system which eliminates the labor of eluent preparation using eluent generation (EG). The Dionex& ICS-2100 Integrated RFIC& system fully supports microbore and standard bore applications and also provides automation for sample preparation techniques with electrolytic sample preparation (ESP).
The new Thermo Scientific& Dionex& ERS& 500 Electrolytically Regenerated Suppressor minimizes peak dispersion and improves peak efficiency using 4 um columns. The improved back pressure resiliency provides compatibility with a wider range of hyphenated detection techniques, e.g. MS. And when coupled with the carbonate removal device (CRD 300), the ERS 500 suppressor delivers reduced background conductivity and noise, enhanced analyte response, and improved sensitivity for more reliable quantitation.
Experience the next evolution in IC with a universal high-pressure ion chromatography (HPIC) system for capillary, microbore and standard bore applications. With high-pressure capabilities, the Thermo Scientific& Dionex& ICS-5000+ HPIC& system can use high-efficiency 4-um particle columns, which allows one to choose the optimum balance between resolution and throughput. Using Reagent Free IC (RFIC) operation, the system electrolytically creates the eluents allowing for an infinite variety of mobile phase strengths and profiles.
The Thermo Scientific& Dionex& IonPac& CS19-4um cation-exchange column provides superior chromatographic performance for isocratic and gradient separations of polar amines such as alkanolamines, methylamines, and moderately hydrophobic amines including biogenic amines.
The Thermo Scientific& Dionex& SolEx& HRPHS Polymer-Based SPE Cartridge provides high recovery of polyphenols and related substances, including humic acids and azo-containing substances such as azo dyes. The cartridge is designed for use with the Thermo Scientific& Dionex& AutoTrace& 280 SPE system or other SPE instrumentation and vacuum manifolds.
The Thermo Scientific& Dionex& OnGuard& II Ag Cartridge is an off-line sample preparation technique that eliminates chloride, bromide and iodide from sample matrices to improve the performance of ion chromatography (IC).
The Thermo Scientific& Dionex& OnGuard& II RP Cartridges are an off-line sample preparation technique that removes hydrophobic substances such as aromatic dyes, some aromatic carboxylic acids, hydrocarbons, and surfactants from sample matrices to improve the performance of ion chromatography (IC).
Installed in line between the autosampler and IC injection valve, the Thermo Scientific& Dionex& InGuard& HRP Cartridges remove matrix interferences such as cations (including transition metals), anions, or hydrophobic substances to improve the performance of ion chromatography (IC).
The Thermo Scientific& Dionex& CES& 300 Capillary Electrolytic Suppressor reduces noise for capillary anion and cation separations.
The Thermo Scientific& Dionex& CRD 200 and 300 Carbonate Removal Device (CRD) improves sensitivity and increases the linearity range for IC applications. The Dionex CRD 200 removes carbon dioxide from the sample on any Thermo Scientific& Dionex& Reagent-Free& IC (RFIC&) system using hydroxide eluent. The Thermo Scientific& Dionex& CRD 300 reduces background signal of carbonate or carbonate/bicarbonate eluents to nearly those of hydroxide eluents by eliminating carbonate from the suppressed eluent.
Discrete photometric analyzers provide excellent analytical performance for colorimetric, enzymatic, and electrochemical measurements in either a compact tabletop or stand-alone design. Analyzers cover a wide range of applications including Food & Beverage analysis, water and soil testing, and industrial quality control. With its automated operating system, laboratories can measure multiple analytes simultaneously while reducing total analysis time.
Teaching students about reaction mechanisms and kinetics is an important part of the undergraduate chemistry curriculum.
Benchtop NMR spectrometers have fast become a popular tool in the teaching laboratory as their affordability and robustness allow students hand-on access to this powerful analytical technique.
Through the addition of a simple accessory, it is now possible to use benchtop NMR to monitor a chemical reaction in real-time, all within a single laboratory session.
These sample holders are designed for use with the Thermo Scientific& DXR&xi Raman imaging microscope: Ex Situ: This inert system designed for sample transfer of air-sensitive lithium-ion battery components from an argon filled glove box for post-diagnostic analysis, provides sample stability and protection from both atmosphere and moisture. In Situ: Our cell is a window for real-time activity of the lithium-ion battery internal components. The apparatus contains three electrodes (working, counter, and reference) to allow flexibility on charge, and optical windows to see activity real-time of the varying targeted components.
Special Events
VersaCool& Refrigerated Circulating Bath Product Overview & Demonstration
Tuesday, March 4 - 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Experience the benefits of going headless first
hand with the Thermo Scientific& VersaCool
Refrigerated Circulating Bath. Come see a product demonstration, speak with
our product experts on the benefits of going
headless and learn how you can stay focused on what
you enjoy doing most uncovering the answers to
science's most perplexing questions. Beverages and hors d'oeuvres will be provided.
Location: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
/ Clark A / CC22A* Room
*Room location subject to change.
Rethinking Raman Imaging: Simplifying your Workflow
Tuesday, March 4 - 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 1:30, 2:30 or 3:30
Come to a 30 minute workshop at 9:30, 10:30,
11:30, 1:30, 2:30, or 3:30 to learn about Raman
spectroscopy, a workhorse analytical tool, which
provides rich chemical and structural detail for
applications from pharmaceuticals to geology to
advanced materials. Wide scale adoption of Raman
requires intuitive operation accessible to all
users, regardless of expertise. We present a new
approach that focuses on getting answers from your
images, not the technique with the new Thermo
Scientific& DXR&xi Raman imaging microscope.
Learn how our image-centric platform and intelligent
workflow solves your most demanding research and
development challenges. Examples will include
polymorph identification in whole solid dosage forms
and monolayer graphene defect analysis.
SRA (Aisle 5,000 - across from the Pittcon Internet Café)
Speaker: Dr. Ryan Kershner, DXR Raman Product Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific
The Future of NMR is on the Benchtop
Tuesday, March 4 - 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
NMR Spectroscopy technology has evolved
significantly in the 40 years since the first
commercial machines were introduced. In that time,
they have become more powerful, complex and
expensive. For some, NMR has been a magical tool
that offers a unique insight into molecular
structure that no other technique can. But that is
all about to change for a large section of chemists.
A transformation is underway, and the Thermo
Scientific& picoSpin& NMR spectrometer family leads
the way. More compact, less complex, much less
expensive, while still providing a disproportionate
amount of chemical information.
Location: Customer Contact Room 5015
Communities
With the right resources, support and the
perfect combination of techniques, you can reach
your discovery goals. At Pittcon, we provide
opportunities for creativity, collaboration, and
connection with others in your industry. Participate
in discussions with other scientists, get answers to
your questions from our panel of experts, catch up on
the latest developments, and much MORE.
Environmental
To ensure strict compliance and reporting with minimal impact on operational efficiency and profitability, we provide a range of analytical technologies designed around the unique requirements of your industry. Our air, water, soil, and radiation technologies provide reliable, accurate, and precise results that can make compliance simpler and help minimize regulatory risks.
Food and Beverage
Learn about new methodologies for MORE sensitive and productive analytical solutions for the food Industry. Reduce the cost-per-sample throughout the food production chain, maximize your results and minimize your risks with trusted solutions for food safety testing, combating food authenticity and adulteration, ensuring optimum food quality, and the quality of nutraceuticals and dietary supplements.
Industrial
Learn how to increase efficiencies in your lab and allow your scientist to focus on what they enjoy doing most&uncovering the answers to science's most perplexing questions. Our scientists will help you discover a comprehensive set of tools and applications to increase your productivity and reach your discovery goals.
Pharma/Biopharma
Learn about new innovative technologies and workflows to bring drugs to market faster under strict regulatory compliance. Our breadth of market leading platforms for biologics analysis combined with our keen understanding and technical expertise has enabled us to create complete, highly efficient workflow solutions to help meet the challenges of this rapidly evolving field.
Clinical Research and Forensic Toxicology
Learn about new innovations - whether you are focused on Clinical Research and need to find differences that matter or Forensic Toxicology looking to lower cost per test without compromising the quality of results.
Learn how the selectivity and sensitivity of high resolution accurate mass (HRAM) Thermo Scientific& Orbitrap& MS is helping advance life science research in the fields of proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics and glycomics.
From streamlining workflows to minimizing quality assurance errors, we offer easy-to-implement solutions with a comprehensive portfolio of equipment, software, services and resources. Watch your concerns disappear and your processes run effectively and profitably.
Safety and Security
As crime and terrorism are becoming high-tech enterprises, law enforcement is adopting new technologies. In the field and during emergencies, first responders and law enforcement are using our handheld instruments for narcotics analysis, chemical identification and radiation detection. In the laboratory, forensic pathologists are utilizing new forensic instruments and methods and our proven technologies to improve the outcomes of investigation and prosecution.
Download Poster Notes for posters presented at Pittcon 2015.
Poster Sessions
Author: Ronald Rubinovitz
Author: Tommaso Albertini
Author: Xiaodong Liu
Author: David H Thomas
Author: Guido Giazzi
Author: Paul J Silcock
Author: Al Martin
Author: Ron Rubinovitz
Author: Bruce Bailey
Author: Bruce Bailey
Author: David H Thomas
Author: Guido Giazzi
Author: Guido Giazzi
Author: Ken Meadows
Author: Jon Bardsley
Author: Hua Yang
Author: Keith Rhodes
Author: Matt Meyer
Author: John Konopka
Author: Robert Heintz
Author: Yan Liu
Author: Frank Steiner
Author: Bruce Bailey
Author: Marc Plante
Author: Guido Giazzi
Author: Tony Edge
Author: David A Sarracino
Oral Sessions
Analysis of Monoclonal Antibody and Related Substances Using a Family of New Hydrophobic Interaction Chromatography (HIC) Columns
Author: Julia BaekLocation: Room 240
Improved Determination of Sulfide and Cyanide
Author: Jun ChengLocation: Room 257
Determination of Trace Concentrations of Disinfection Byproduct Anions and Bromide in Drinking Water Using a Hydroxide-Selective Column
Author: Brian De BorbaLocation: Room 257
Anion and Cation Analysis of Produced Water From Hydraulic Fracturing Using Ion Chromatography
Author: Carl A FisherLocation: Room 257
Exploring a Novel Solution to Use Hydrogen Carrier Gas in Gas Chromatography Reducing Its Potential Safety Hazards
Author: Tommaso AlbertiniLocation: Room 270
New Ion Chromatography Methods for Pharmaceutical Analysis
Author: Jeffrey RohrerLocation: Room 273
Non-Targeted Determinations of Anionic Polar Metabolites Using Capillary Ion Chromatography and High Resolution Accurate Mass Spectrometry
Author: Terri ChristisonLocation: Room 268
Adopting a More Cost Effective Carrier Gas Option for USEPA VOC Methodology
Author: Tommaso AlbertiniLocation: Room 266
Determination of Small Carbohydrates and Uronic Acids in Acid Hydrolysates of Wood
Author: Jeffrey RohrerLocation: Room 256
Comparison of Ion Trap and Single Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry for In-Process Quality Control of Recycled Paperboard for Food Packaging
Author: Tommaso AlbertiniLocation: Room 267
Raman Imaging for Visualizing Structural Variations in Advanced Materials
Author: Robert HeintzLocation: Room 240
Expanding the Surface and In-depth Capabilities and Applications of X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) With a Monatomic and Gas Cluster Ion Source (MAGCIS).
Author: Bill SgammatoLocation: Room 240
Illicit Drug Analysis Using Benchtop NMR
Author: Mark DixonLocation: Room 271
Embracing the Uncertainty in Your Career
Author: Rui Chen
Organized Contributed Sessions
Next Generation Handheld Elemental Analyzers & Smarter, Smaller and Faster
Author: Esa Nummi
Advances in Handheld Raman and FTIR Chemical Identification
Author: Michael D Hargreaves
Recent Developments in Stationary Phases for Ion Chromatography
Author: Christopher A Pohl
Recent Developments in Suppressor Technology in Ion Chromatography
Author: Kannan Srinivasan
Characterization of a Novel ESI-FAIMS Interface
Author: Michael W Belford
Video Gallery - 2015
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