Application Notes: General

Photothermal AFM-IR uniquely provides correlated nanoscale chemical and material property characterization for a wide range of polymeric and thin film samples.

NanoTA is a localized thermal analysis technique that combines the high spatial resolution imaging of AFM with the ability to study thermal behavior of materials.

Combining imaging with broadband spectroscopy provides spatiospectral nanoimaging of 2D materials with nanometer spatial resolution and wide spectral coverage.

XperRAM S offers well-suitable Raman measurement performance to analyze subtle structural changes which can greatly affect drug dissolution and efficacy.

Reaching sustainability and efficiency goals simultaneously is possible in RMID, a regulatory-enforced part of (bio)pharmaceutical drug manufacturing.

Protein consumption from sources such as animals, plants, and cell cultures, among others, is on the rise. Because of the increase in the use of alternative proteins in food production, manufacturers must be aware of updates to regulations and should be savvy in using ICP-MS to assess for potentially harmful elements.

During lithium-ion battery development, elemental analysis is required at nearly every step of the process. With recent advances in technology, labs can streamline their work.

This work demonstrates a method for the analysis of a variety of pet food samples by ICP-OES, with the benefits of low argon consumption and rapid analysis times.

This work shows how the Spectrum 3 FT-IR with a Universal ATR accessory may be used to measure the change in spectral information as the resin cures.

This study demonstrates the use of ICP-MS to measure very low levels of contaminants that affect lithium-ion battery performance and safety.

This application note describes experiments performed on pressure sensitive, cyanoacrylates, and water-based adhesives.

This study describes how to quantify 18 metals in “black mass” battery materials, obtained by recycling lithium ion batteries, using ICP-OES.

This work demonstrates how combining TGA and infrared spectroscopy is an effective way to identify the components present in each of the different paint formulations.

This study demonstrates accurate, multi-element determination of low-level contaminants in graphite anode material.

This work describes how FT-IR equipped with a UATR accessory along with a Specac Arrow™ top plate is used to characterize three different sealants.

This application note describes how ATR measurements can be extended to monitor the changes taking place over time as the material dries or cures.

A paper describing quality assurance of lithium-ion battery precursor chemicals by Agilent 5800 VDV ICP-OES

This work describes efficient total solar reflectance calculations using PerkinElmer LAMBDA 1050+ UV/Vis/NIR spectrophotometer for enhanced QC results.

Spectrometer performance is indicated by criteria including optical resolution and stray light. In this tech tip, we consider dynamic range and signal to noise ratio.

In this article, readers will learn about the significance of adopting a "total workflow" approach to sample preparation in elemental analysis and how it can improve various aspects of the process. Additionally, readers will gain practical advice on avoiding workflow disruptions that can hinder laboratory performance and goals.

In this study, various samples of bread spreads including fruit spreads, peanut butter, nut butters, cocoa spreads, etc. were tested for heavy metal contamination.

This work demonstrates the separation, detection, and analysis of DBT, TBT, DPT, and TPT in tap water.

This work describes the analysis of wastewaters following Method 200.7 using the Avio 560 Max ICP-OES.

This work presents a method for the direct analysis of trace elements in coastal seawater using the NexION® 2000 ICP-MS.

This work has demonstrated the ability of the NexION 2000 ICP-MS to analyze both natural and drinking water samples in accordance with U.S. EPA Method 200.8.

This application note presents a method for the direct analysis of trace elements in seawater samples using the NexION® 5000 ICP-MS.

This work focuses on the analysis of potable waters using ICP-OES, measuring elements analyzed by AAS, IC, and FIA at required levels.