The Infrared and Raman Discussion Group’s 238th meeting on December 21 will feature the IRDG-Coblentz Lecture, two award presentations, and talks spanning clinical Raman, SERS, and ultrafast spectroscopy.
|Webcasts|January 26, 2021
PiFM – Hyperspectral “Nano FT-IR” Imaging
*Live: Jan. 26, 2021 at 11am EST | 8am PST | 4pm GMT | 5pm CET* An exciting new “Nano FTIR” technique, PiFM, allows you to investigate bio-complexes and composite materials with nanoscale spatial resolution. Observe your samples in a revolutionary way with a foundation based on FTIR absorption spectroscopy. *On Demand Until Jan. 26, 2022*
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Event Overview:
This webcast will introduce the technique of photo-induced force microscopy (PiFM), a new nanoscale IR spectroscopy/microscopy technique based on atomic force microscopy (AFM). It can produce topography, chemical maps, and IR absorption spectra with sub-10 nm spatial resolution with minimal sample preparation requirements and without inducing damage. After a brief introduction to the technique, a few application examples from biopharma and material research will be shared.
- PiFM (“Nano FT-IR”) vs FT-IR
- Nanoscale chemical analysis of defect/monolayer residue in modern biotech device manufacturing
- Applications to biopharma and material R&D
Key Learning Objectives:
- What PiFM is and how PiFM provides nanoscale molecular information (109 better than FT-IR)
- Flexibility and versatility of the technique (minimal sample prep, non-destructive, bio, organic, inorganic, etc.)
- Can easily evaluate the technology via contract service
Speakers:
Derek Nowak, Ph.D., Director of Applications, Molecular Vista
Padraic O’Reilly, Application Scientist, Molecular Vista
Time and Date: Jan. 26, 2021 at 11am EST | 8am PST | 4pm GMT | 5pm CET On Demand until Jan. 26, 2022
Sponsor: Molecular Vista
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