In our April Issue:
COLUMNS
Focus on Quality
Understanding the Layers of a Laboratory Data Integrity Model
R.D. McDowall
Thinking about data integrity in four layers makes it easier to fully understand the overall scope and complexity of this topic. It also facilitates proper implementation of data integrity programs to ensure effective regulatory compliance.
Read more » |
 |
Spectroscopy Spotlight
From Pharmaceutical to Agricultural Applications: What's New in NIR?
Benoît Igne, a principal scientist at GlaxoSmithKline, discusses his work using NIR and areas where he thinks the technique has growth potential, specifically process analytical technology and agriculture.
Read more » |
ADVERTISEMENT
Why are analysts praising the Agilent Cary 7000 UMS?
Prepare to re-think everything you know about using UV-Vis-NIR spectrophotometry to analyze solid samples.
The revolutionary Agilent Cary 7000 Universal Measurement Spectrophotometer (UMS) lets you collect hundreds of UV-Vis-NIR spectra overnight. You can also characterize optical components or thin films in minutes/hours, rather than hours/days—reducing your cost per analysis.
 Watch testimonial video. |
Lasers and Optics Interface
Biological Mapping with LIBS
Vincent Motto-Ros of Lyon 1 University in France is combining the ability of atomic spectroscopy techniques to detect and quantify metals with the mapping approaches most often used with molecular techniques. Here, he discusses his work applying LIBS to biological analysis, including the methods, advantages, and future directions.
Read more »
|
Spectroscopy Spotlight
Miniaturized Quantum Cascade Lasers Enable Fast Mid-IR Spectroscopy
Ralf Ostendorf of the Fraunhofer Institute for Applied Solid State Physics in Freiburg, Germany, discusses his work using a miniaturized QCL, which when used as a light source, enables mid-IR scanning speeds much faster than those of conventional FT-IR.
Read more »
|
Peer-Reviewed Article
Preparation of Pharmaceutical Samples for Elemental Impurities Analysis: Some Potential Approaches
Nancy Lewen
As analysts prepare to meet the requirements of the new United States Pharmacopeia and International Conference on Harmonization standards on elemental impurities, they need to understand how to choose the most suitable sample preparation approach.
Read more »
|
| |
|
 |
Download the
issue: |
 |
|
 |
 |
| |
| LIVE WEBCASTS |
Editors' Series: Forensic Applications of Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry
Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT
Sign Up Here » |
Understanding Single-Particle ICP-MS in Nanotoxicology and Ecotoxicology
Wednesday, April 20, 2016, 1:00 – 2:00 pm EDT
Sign Up Here » |
| ON DEMAND WEBCASTS |
How to Simplify Your ICP-MS Workflow and Accelerate Productivity: An Essential Guide for Every Busy Laboratory - Part Two
Sign Up Here » |
The Rise of ED-XRF – Key Technology Advancements and Implications for Your Analyses
Sign Up Here » |
|
If you would like to submit an article to Spectroscopy, contact Laura Bush, Editorial Director - lbush@advanstar.com
Spectroscopy is free to qualified subscribers. To subscribe, click here.
Click here to contact the Spectroscopy sales team. |
