Virtual Information Program

V.I.P is our Virtual Information Program that will regularly offer online webinars, workshops and stories to keep you connected to your research world on topics that impact today’s world: Microplastics, life science, bioscience, viruses, cell analysis and more.

HORIBA Scientific is dedicated to helping our customers weather this current environment. We have created a platform for you to rely on that offers resources and learning tools that enable you to advance your knowledge and skills during this challenging time.

In this time of social distancing, contact with the virtual world is even more important to keep you up to date with research, products, tools and online learning events. We hope you reference this page often, and sign up for our workshops and webinars. If you have topics you’d like to see, or would like us to discuss, please reach out. HORIBA is only a click away!

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Enhance Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) with Chemical Signature
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SignatureSPM, the first multimodal characterization system built on an automated Atomic Force Microscope platform and integrating a Raman/Photoluminescence spectrometer, enables true colocalized measurements of physical and chemical properties. Raman spectroscopy, within this colocalized approach, provides essential data about the molecular structures and compositions, including potential contaminants at microscale. Simultaneously, AFM contributes information about the topographical and mechanical properties of the samples, offering detailed data into their surface textures, surface adhesion, roughness, and stiffness at nanoscale.
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Microplastics characterization by Raman microscopy
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Microplastics are becoming the 21st century environmental scourge. To control it, more and more regulations are being set in all countries worldwide to monitor the amount of microparticles released in the environment. Thus, some techniques have been identified as reference methods: Pyrolysis GC-MS, Infrared microscopy, and Raman microscopy. This last one provides the best combination of information in both morphological and chemical characterization of each particle down to the micron. During this webinar, we will present how Raman microscopy is becoming the best reference method for microplastics characterization.
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A-TEEM Tools for mAbs, Media, and Protein Identification and Separation Challenges in Bio-pharmaceutical Analysis
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The webinar will be an overview of the A-TEEM technique and some specific applications for which information is gained relevant to pharmaceutical development and process analysis. Addressing such applications requires a set of tools for A-TEEM spectroscopy to help adopt the technique into labs that require Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and are also focused on efficiency and ease-of-use.
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Plasmonic and Raman: SERS and TERS
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Raman spectroscopy is a good technique for chemical and physical characterization of materials, but suffers from a few limitations like a lack of sensitivity, or its micron scale resolution. Since the 1970s, the coupling of the plasmonic effect with Raman is more and more being used to overcome these limits. This phenomena association results in two enhanced Raman spectroscopies called SERS and TERS, respectively associated to Surface and Tip origins. During this webinar, we present how the coupling of plasmonic and Raman effects results to with SERS and TERS and details some applications.
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Raman for battery and fuel cells characterization
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With the global energetic transition and the move from thermic to electric cars, the improvement of battery becomes crucial. With that development, the analytical techniques used must be also adapted and developed to understand the physical and chemical processes occurring at the electrodes and electrolyte levels. Thus, Raman microscopy is an ideal method as it provides physical and chemical properties of materials in a non-invasive approach.
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QC and Fundamental Analysis of Li-Ion Batteries with Raman Spectroscopy
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In this webinar, we will present the Raman spectra of commonly used metal oxides, NMC and LFP; discuss the effect of the measurement conditions; and explore chemical imaging of the electrodes (active materials, binder, carbon, etc.) You will also discover also how Raman spectroscopy may be applied for quality control (QC) of battery materials processing. We will showcase a complete workflow for analyzing the degree of carbon coating and defects in electrode materials, from sample preparation to Raman acquisition, data analysis to final reporting.  
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Testing and measurement solutions for hydrogen technologies
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Gain insight into how HORIBA is providing innovative development tools to help accelerate the adoption of hydrogen technologies. These tools allow engineers, researchers, and scientists to address tomorrow’s challenges and to improve performance, quality, and cost. Furthermore, explore HORIBA’s large panel of techniques such as Raman, fluorescence, glow discharge, particle size, ICP, AFM, ellipsometry, C/S and O/N/H analyzers, and impedance spectroscopy.
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How to tailor Raman microscopy to your application?
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Raman microscopy is more and more becoming a standard method in many application domains. This transforms Raman microscopy from a high-end technique to one that is widely used. Consequently, it has to come with tips-and-tricks, but also with dedicated tools to support these different applications. These supporting tools can be accessories or software dedicated apps. During this webinar, we detailed the tools and accessories supporting Raman microscopy for specific applications.
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How to calibrate a Raman microscope?
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Raman microscopy couples both submicron-scale spatial resolution and high spectral resolution. Thus, achieving the best performances is dependent on a good calibration in both spatial and spectral dimensions. During this webinar, we detailed the different calibration routines applied on Raman microscopy to achieve ideal measurements while remaining compliant with regulations. We also explained how these routines work and why they are important to consider.
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Multimodal Spectroscopic Characterization of Large Semiconductor Wafers
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The simultaneous need to increase performance and reduce cost for today's semiconductor devices means using ever larger wafers, while reducing the size of device structures, thereby increasing their complexity. This combination of requirements means the metrology tools for characterizing such wafers need to evolve to handle such large wafers – up to 300mm in diameter. At the same time, these tools need to increase in sophistication to unravel the complexity in the ever-smaller device structures.
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What makes Raman microscopy as the ideal coupling method between optical microscopy and chemical characterization?
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Optical microscopy is very common technique for visualization and characterization at the micron scale. Many modalities exist to highlight different features. However, the chemical information is almost always missing. Raman spectroscopy is a complementary technique that can provide chemical information about the sample. During this webinar, we presented how these different microscopy modalities, combined with Raman spectroscopy, make Raman microscopy so powerful.
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How to correlate Raman with other microscopies?
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Raman microscopy provides both molecular and morphological information of the analyzed sample. However, sometimes it is not enough to fully understand a physical or chemical process. That's why the Raman information has to be coupled with complementary information. During this webinar, we will present the different solutions existing to combine Raman with other microscopy techniques in this aim, like SEM, AFM, or all other microscopy techniques.
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Introduction to Laser Diffraction for Particle Characterization
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Analyzing particles over a size range of 10's of nm to millimeters? Looking for a high throughput particle sizing technique to support development or manufacturing QA? Need a simple method to ensure you can focus on your problem, not the finer points of scattering theory? Laser diffraction has evolved to meet all of these requirements. Join HORIBA session and we will introduce laser diffraction to get you started or as a refresher.
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Generation, Properties and Applications of Oxygen Nanobubbles in Aeration
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Nanobubbles in water exhibit many appealing characteristics, such as a long residence time of bubbles in water due to their low buoyancy and stability against coalesces, collapse or burst. Long retention times in water potentially enhance chemical reactions and mass transfer in processes such as ozonation or aeration. This presentation will give an overview of the common generation processes of nanobubbles and their respective principles.
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Particle Agglomeration – A Technical How-to Guide with Illustrative Examples
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This webinar will provide an overview of various agglomeration techniques with a consideration of their advantages and disadvantages. The focus will be on fluid bed agglomeration, but extrusion and high-shear agglomeration examples will also be discussed. In addition, different types of materials and their wetting characteristics in correlation to particle size distribution and flowability will serve as examples.
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The Power of Machine Learning: Image Analysis for Particle Size and Shape
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In this webinar, you will hear leading imaging experts, Darren McHugh and Girish Mallya, from Innopharma Technology illustrate what Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) is and how it offers users the ability to create a software model that emulates human vision, thereby offering robust, automated, and accurate particle segmentation. You will gain confidence in the CNN-powered image processing for features such as particle size and shape.
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High Sensitivity Tools for Vaccine Development and Quality
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Join Dr. Kevin Dahl of Particlese LLC and Dr. Linda Kidder of HORIBA Scientific provide tips and alternative solutions for better vaccine development and quality. They will discuss the application of multi-laser nanoparticle analysis (NTA) in determining vaccine degradation and total particle count. They will also present a new analytical approach, fluorescence A-TEEM method for rapid screening of similar but different vaccine final formulations.
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A New Spin on Particle Analysis: Introducing Centrifugal Sedimentation
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In this introductory webinar for Partica CENTRIFUGE Centrifugal Nanoparticle Analyzer, Dr. Mike Pohl will discuss the innovations made that allow a long-established sedimentation technique to extend its measurement down to 10 nanometers and up to 40 microns. The talk will dive into practical case studies to demonstrate CENTRIFUGE’s unique ability to deconvolute individual peaks of very close multimodal particle mixtures. Various applications will also be presented. A Q&A session will follow.
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Innovative solutions to accurately sort polymers and contribute to a better recycling process
The demand of plastic recycling is increasing drastically since few years as only a tiny proportion of them are collected and then recycled. Nowadays, plastics that can be recycled are issued of different polymers type such as PE, PVC, PET, ... During this webinar, HORIBA will introduce some new technologies or solutions that can be considered for polymers applications and how they could contribute in a “greener” environment.
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Extracellular Vesicle Isolation Efficiency: Method Comparison using Multispectral Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis
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Dr. Nicole Comfort of Columbia University discusses the approach her team uses for comparing the efficiency of two previously published CNS-EV isolation methods. The use of blood-isolated CNS-EVs are biomarkers of metal exposure and disease progression in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In this webinar, learn about Dr. Comfort’s exciting research and the important role of nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA).
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Tips from Industry Expert: The Importance of Particle Size for Cosmetic Products
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This webinar is an introduction to particle size analysis for cosmetics applications. Chris Harrison of H Squared Industries (in partnership with EVIO Labs) includes a brief overview of particle size analysis and its role in product stability, effectiveness, and acceptance. We will discuss the impact of particle size and size distribution on product quality, CBD/non-CBD emulsions, and the role in cosmetics going forward.
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The importance of advanced analytical testing methods in relation to compliance with (plastic) packaging legislation
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In a recent report McKinsey predicts that increasing and accelerating regulation, and regulatory complexity, is one of the key factors that will shape the packaging industry in the years to come. This presentation will shine a light on the current and upcoming European packaging legislation, the so-called Brussel effect, and the impact these developments will have on the packaging sector.
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Extracellular Vesicle Secretion: Tissue-Specificity and the Impact of Health and Disease
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Professor Dan Lark gives a talk through the WebEVTalk series focusing on their findings in extracellular vesicles (EVs) secretion between skeletal muscle and white adipose tissue. This study uses transgenic fluorescent reporter mice and various analytical techniques including multi-laser Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis to collectively demonstrate improved understanding of EV secretion by different tissues and their biodistribution.
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Fine Particle Characterization in CMP Slurries with Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy
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Fabrication of commercial integrated circuits depends critically on the physical and chemical properties of the abrasive slurry particles used to polish silicon wafer surfaces via chemical-mechanical planarization. The particle size distribution of the abrasive particles is a key factor in the CMP process. In this presentation, the use of fluorescence correlation spectroscopy in conjunction with particle tracking using the Viewsizer 3000 is described.
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In-line Particle Size Analysis: Interpretation of Results and Correlation with Orthogonal Methods
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Handling powders and bulk solids is an essential element of many manufacturing processes. During these processes, key considerations are controlling and predicting the particle size and shape data, as collected in situ. In this webinar, Darren McHugh will provide a demonstration of the Eyecon2 real-time imaging particle size analyzer, then review in-depth how the results compare to sieve and other correlation methods.
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How to Achieve One-Coat, High Hiding Power Paints
Glenn Evers, international titanium dioxide consultant and former DuPont TiO2 research scientist & inventor will reveal pigment properties needed for the most valuable next generation paint. In this webinar, you will learn: basic properties of white TiO2 pigment for paints, particle size properties of resins and pigments to optimize water-based paints, how to achieve a high ROI using a particle size instrument, and why one-coat paints have room for improvement.
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Best Practices for Multiparticulate Formulations: The Importance of Computational Design and Process Analytical Technology
Experts in multiparticulate applications from Colorcon and Innopharma Technology will discuss how computational design and PAT can help build more robust formulations, predict multiparticulate performance, and accelerate development by reducing traditional iterative trial and testing practices in development. Discover how the best practices and technology presented here will accelerate formulation development and improve quality outcomes for your multiparticulate formulations.
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Importância da Determinação do Tamanho de Partículas na Microencapsulação e suas Aplicações em Alimentos
izabela possui graduação em Engenharia de Alimentos pela Universidade Federal de Viçosa, mestrado e doutorado em Alimentos e Nutrição pela Universidade Estadual de Campinas. Vem desenvolvendo pesquisas em microencapsulação desde 2008, voltadas a aplicação em produtos alimentícios, no Centro de Tecnologia de Cereais e Chocolates, no Instituto de Tecnologia de Alimentos com foco na proteção e liberação controlada de substâncias diversas.
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Modern Particle Characterization Technique Series VI: Zeta Potential
Suspensions are two-phase systems implying that an interface exists between the surface of the material and the liquid in which it is dispersed. The bulk properties of any suspension are dependent upon – and controlled by - two fundamental parameters: the extent of the particle-liquid interface which is characterized by, for example, particle size; and the nature of that interface, characterized by, for example, surface charge.
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Particle Size Analysis of Polydisperse Liposome Formulations with Multispectral Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA)
Dr. Pushpendra Singh discusses the significance of liposome size characteristics in medicine, the challenges present in particle size measurement for heterogeneous size containing formulation (polydisperse), and his recently published results on polydisperse bead and liposome formulations using DLS, conventional NTA, laser diffraction and a novel multispectral NTA measurement techniques.
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Soil Particle Size Analysis and Clay Fraction Extraction
In this webinar, Dr. Scott Werts, an Associate Professor of Geology at Winthrop University, shares his research focusing on utilizing various aspects of soil chemistry and particle size to investigate many things, such as long-term carbon sequestration in soils using stable isotope trends in soil biological materials, investigating heating in soils from surface fires, and the geomorphology and stable isotope composition of peat cores for paleoclimate studies.
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Nano-safety: What Workers Need to Know
As with all materials, if you work with nanoparticles a few minutes of thought about safety will help you avoid problems later. Join Dr. Dominick Fazarro of the University of Texas at Tyler as he discusses nanoparticle safety. This talk provides a reasonable discussion of the potential hazards of nanoparticles and steps that can be taken to reduce these hazards. This talk is useful for those who work with nanoparticles or manage a facility that handles nanoparticles.
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Raman Microscopy - A power tool for micro & nanoplastic characterization
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In this webinar, join Dr. Massimiliano Rocchia to learn how Raman microscopy can be used to identify and characterize micro and nanoplastic samples, including nanoplastic samples explored via AFM-Raman co-localized analysis, and through nanoGPS navYX SEM-Raman correlative microscopy. This webinar will also provide an overview of HORIBA Scientific solutions (hardware and software) through the analysis of a range of samples.
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Tackling the Environmental Threat of Microplastics Using Raman Spectroscopy
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This webcast describes the use of Raman spectroscopy for the characterization of microplastics and nanoplastics (plastic particulates <5 mm), which threaten the environment and potentially human health. An overview of the process of microplastic characterization will be given including a discussion of collection, extraction, detection, and identification methods, with a view to support future legislation and monitoring of microplastic contamination. The necessary high throughput requirements of microplastics analysis will also be addressed through automation of Raman spectral measurements of large quantities of microplastics.
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New features of Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectroscopy for metallurgical applications
We will review several applications of GD-OES for metallurgical applications: Coated and hot-rolled steel sheets and how it can be used for zinc coating, thickness measurement, as an inspection tool to prevent issues and for failure analysis; aluminum and aluminum packaging for quality control; drill bits for the characterization of coatings; electroplating for the measurement of the depth on ball grid array package.
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