Application Notes: General

The automated Agilent 8700 LDIR chemical imaging system lets you obtain high-quality images and spectral data faster than ever before. So, you can perform confident large-scale microplastics studies and monitoring activities.

It is estimated that more than 75% of the 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic produced over the last 65 years have turned into waste. Up to 13 million metric tons of this waste ends up in the ocean every year and recent calculations estimate that more than 5.25 trillion plastic particles float in the world’s oceans. Scientists have demonstrated the alarming environmental ubiquity and persistence of particulate plastic in aquatic ecosystems. Models predict that approximately 14% of the plastic debris in the ocean surface layer can be classified as so-called microplastics (often referred to as particles between 1 µm and 5 mm in size). These ingestible and potentially harmful particles have been formed by UV-induced, mechanical, or biological degradation of larger debris items. To verify the estimates and to meet upcoming regulatory measures (e.g., California Senate Bill 1422) and directives (MSFD, 2008/56/EC), accurate, time-efficient, and robust analytical workflows and techniques are required.

Plastic pollution has become a high-priority area of study in recent years due to the increasing prevalence of plastics in the environment. Currently, researchers have a limited understanding of the impact of plastic pollution on human health, how it affects wildlife and their habitats, and its long-term effects on the environment. An important step in overcoming this pressing global environmental issue is the advancement of research relating to the identification of plastic waste and microplastic particles.

During the invention, development, and early production phases of synthetic plastics, only small quantities were produced, and dealing with waste-plastic was relatively controllable. Over the last few decades, however, plastic production has been growing faster than the production of any other materials. Nowadays, an estimated 400 million tons of plastic waste is produced every year, and a large portion of this waste ends up in the natural environment.

See how Raman microscopy in combination with SEM, AFM, topographic imaging and other methods can characterize chemical and structural properties of geoscience samples.

In the years since Agilent released the first triple quadrupole inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP-QQQ), the company’s instruments have been used for several novel applications. Case studies at Ghent University and an interview with Source Certain help demonstrate the full potential of this technology.

This comprehensive peer-reviewed set of more than 600 definitions covers topics of interest for the biopharmaceutical and gene therapy subjects of genetics, therapeutics, drug development, clinical medicine, and the analytical science tools used for characterization of drugs. This glossary serves as a helpful reference to both novice and advanced scientists, engineers, and business executives involved with biopharmaceuticals and gene therapy technologies. Online sources of information for topics covered in this guide are also included for additional insights.

Source Certain use both Agilent ICP-MS (single and triple quadrupole versions) and Agilent ICP-OES instruments. Source Certain have six Agilent atomic spectroscopy instruments in their new state-of-the-art lab. Their new 8900 ICP-QQQ is allowing them to see things they have never seen before in the samples, with some detection limits at parts-per-quadrillion levels.

Source has been using Agilent equipment since 2010, so selecting another Agilent instrument was an easy choice. They currently have three Agilent ICP-OES instruments from three different generations, the 700 series, a 5110, and the most recent a 5900, all with autosamplers.

Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIR) assesses food without reagents. Portable spectrometers revolutionize industry by analyzing crop quality, aiding cultivation, detecting fraud

2D materials such as graphene and transition metal dichalcogenides are well-suited to investigation by Raman and SEM. Examples of both are presented in the following.

Graphene has rapidly emerged as a highly desirable quantum material in various application areas. Discover how to reveal graphenes structural and electonic properties.

FPGA-based, software-defined equipment can help labs customize system applications and save on costly resources.

Raman spectroscopy brings a non-destructive, multi-attribute, and process-ready measurement to chocolate manufacturing and quality assurance.

Learn how PFAS, microplastics, and chromium detection in environmental samples can be greatly enhanced with the latest LC-MS, laser directed IR spectroscopy, and IC-ICP-MS technologies

The Agilent 5800 ICP-OES can simplify the determination of elemental impurities in sodium-ion battery cathode materials, a part of the workflow becoming increasingly necessary as the rechargeable battery industry grows.

Simeticone is an ingredient used in pharmaceuticals for its anti-foaming properties. Its concentration in solutions can be quantified easily using the Pearl™ liquid transmission cell.

If you ever want to do more with your FT-IR spectrometer, whether that’s collecting spectra from different kinds of samples or getting better data from them, then it is essential to understand the different accessories. This eBook guide explains the major differences between the transmission and ATR techniques.

This eBook highlights interesting current applications for FTIR accessories in research and offers valuable tips and guides, especially for ATR spectroscopy.

Learn about the different materials that can be used as internal reflection elements for ATR spectroscopy.

Learn about the different window materials available for use in Specac products, including the Omni-Cell, Pearl, High-Temperature High-Pressure (HTHP) and Heatable Liquid Cells.