Particle Characterization Webinars

HORIBA and nanoComposix outline how to utilize gold nanoparticle standards for nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) applications. Particle counting standards, such as nanoComposix’s Ultra Uniform Gold Nanoparticle Number Standard, are colloidal nanoparticles formulated at directly characterized particle number concentrations applicable to NTA’s dynamic range. These standards provide the highest uniformity in size and shape and are suitable for...

This joint webinar of PureNanoTech and HORIBA, will introduce the latest innovation in nanobubble technology, validated using an improved nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA) and explore different bubble generation techniques, providing insights into nanobubbles’ fundamental principles and unique characteristics.

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of nanobubbles, exploring their unique properties and growing significance across various scientific and industrial fields. Join us for an insightful exploration of nanobubbles and their role in shaping the future of agriculture.

Benefits of nanotechnology depend on the fact that it is possible to tailor processes for different applications to obtain specific characterizations, such as particle size, and thus achieve desired properties. The industry leading Microfluidizer technology is a versatile technology that can address these challenges from lab to production scale volumes.

EyePASS 3.1 is the latest version of the Eyecon2 image analysis software. It includes several new exciting features for particle size and shape analysis. This webinar will provide an overview of the new features of EyePASS 3.1 and how they can be used to provide more insight into determining particle size and shape.

In this webinar, Dr. Willie Hendrickson will take a closer look into the fundamentals of spray drying, how the industry uses engineering solutions to help with consistency and outline the gaps in our understanding of processing with food-grade and industrial materials.

Image analysis is intuitively appealing. It reliably characterizes a large number of particles while offering high-resolution size and shape information from microns to millimeters. This introductory webinar features Dr. Günther Crolly of Fritsch and Dr. Jeff Bodycomb of HORIBA who will cover the basics of the dynamic imaging technique and highlight the features of ANALYSETTE 28.

This webinar will take a closer look into the fundamentals of solids processing, how the industry uses engineering solutions to help with consistency and outline the gaps in our understanding of industrial processing. Practical examples featuring blending, size separation, drying and particle formation using polymer, food and ceramic materials will be used to illustrate these challenges.

Choosing an appropriate particle measurement approach is often more thought-provoking than it seems. For laser diffraction, there are many dispersion accessories and instrument options. In this webinar, Dr. Jeff Bodycomb will present a range of options that will lead to easy and successful analyses and the considerations behind each choice.

Dr. Jeff Bodycomb introduces dynamic light scattering (DLS), a fast, repeatable, and accurate size determination for nanoparticles and large molecules. Here Jeff introduces and reviews the technique while also discussing method development, application results, data interpretation, and comparison with other nanoparticle analysis techniques.

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.

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.

This presentation will begin with the fundamental building blocks for this technique and illustrate the basics so that scientists and technicians who are new to this method or even those who are well versed can better familiarize themselves with the basics. Then, this presentation will primarily focus upon the calculation of surface area from gas adsorption raw data using the BET (Brunauer, Emmett and Teller) method.

This is the first webinar of our Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis series. Here Dr. Jeff Bodycomb introduces the technique in detail along with recent advances in the field. For perspective, Jeff compares NTA with dynamic light scattering (DLS) with practical examples. Join us for this introduction to a (very) small world.

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.

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.

The focus of this presentation will be on jet milling and air classification, starting with a description of the processes. Comparison examples to other grinding processes with different types of materials and their grinding characteristics, as well as examples showing how jet milling and air classification can be optimized for particle size and range, will be featured.

In this webinar, Drs. Jeff Bodycomb and Sergey Mamedov talk about particle analysis and spectroscopic techniques (Raman and XRF) for evaluating these important components that power 21st century technology. They describe a range of techniques and give examples of their practical application.

This webinar will present the history, structure, and current research program of the International Fine Particle Research Institute (IFPRI). We will also look at the benefits of IFPRI membership including access to over 700 papers and reviews, focused workshops on particle science and technology areas, and a new emphasis on continuing education in particle science and technology.

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 Dr. Jeff Bodycomb as he introduces laser diffraction to get you started or as a refresher.

While we all understand that there may be more steps to the successful commercialization of any idea or product, until you actually go to commercialization, the process and the new challenges are potentially confusing. Dr. Willie Hendrickson will share his experience and provide clarity into the mysteries of development (scale-up), commercialization, and the path through the Valley of Death.

While seemingly simple, blending can provide many surprising challenges. Each type of process; including dry blending, powder blending with added liquids, or the blending of micro ingredients, contains unique issues. In this webinar, Dr. Willie Hendrickson of AVEKA, Inc. will include an overview of segregation during blending, types of mixers used, and a number of practical examples of blending issues and challenges.

Sample preparation and instrument setup are crucial parts of obtaining good data. Method development is thinking through and testing sample preparation and instrument setup to ensure optimal results. That is, variations due to sample preparation should be minimized. Questions include: Should the sample be run in suspension or as a dry powder? What salts or surfactants are needed for the suspension? How much energy should be applied and how?

Understanding and communicating analysis results are a key part of practical particle characterization. There are a number of specialist terms that are used to precisely describe the result, but these terms can confuse the unwary. This webinar reviews communicating size analysis results and what various terms mean about your sample and specifications.

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.

Drs. Katherine Y. Bell, (Director of Water Strategy), and Martha J.M. Wells (Chemical Consultant to Brown and Caldwell) will co-present this webinar. Kati will provide an overview of water treatment at Brown and Caldwell and what services are offered. Martha will provide the fundamentals of the technologies applied and a discussion of our current understanding of organic matter aggregation in water.

Fluid bed drying is a process by which particles are fluidized and dried. For the material to become fluidized, the particulates are placed under conditions that cause it to behave like a fluid. In this webinar, Willie Hendrickson, Founder and CEO of the AVEKA Group and President of IFPRI, will discuss in detail the advantages of fluid bed drying and what instances this technique should be used over other drying processes.

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.

Dynamic light scattering (DLS) is a common technique to determine size and zeta potential of colloidal particles in a suspension. In this webinar, Prof. Iryna Zenyuk and Prantik Saha will discuss how DLS helps prepare catalyst inks with high electrochemical performance required for optimal design of these systems, and thus, help build a zero-carbon emissions society.

In this webinar, Dr. Jeff Bodycomb introduces, compares, and contrasts the three main techniques for nanoparticle analysis: Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), Laser Diffraction, and Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA), including the latest advances. He includes applications and information to help you think about the best way to get the answers you need.

In this webinar, Dr. Anderson Bonon and Dr. Matthieu Chausseau will use laser diffraction, image analysis, X-ray fluorescence and elemental analysis (C/S, O/N and H) to demonstrate effective control of the raw material as well as recycled powder. Case studies obtained from various powders commonly used in processes will be discussed with a Q&A session to follow.

In this webinar you will receive a full demonstration of the capabilities of the next generation laser diffraction particle size analyzer - the Partica LA-960V2. You will learn to measure ceramic powders, why accuracy is important, and see a hands-on demo direct from the HORIBA Applications Lab.

The LA-960V2 laser diffraction particle size analyzer advances scientific knowledge for tomorrow's world through intuitive software, unique accessories, and high performance. The NEW "V2" can easily measure nanoparticles (10 nm) to 5,000 µm in less than 60 seconds with accurate, reproducible results. In addition, by adding the Imaging Unit Accessory, you can see your particles in real time when running the wet system.

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.

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.

Image analysis can be used for particles with sizes ranging from about a micron to tens of millimeters. Learn about this powerful technology for high resolution particle size and shape measurement. This webinar will cover the basics of the technique and some considerations for obtaining reliable data.

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.

Surface area is an important physical property that influences the reactivity, dissolution, catalysis, and separation of materials. The surface area often must be carefully engineered and measured to optimize specific functions. In this webinar, our applications lab will help explain BET theory, the theory behind surface area as well as how to ensure good BET measurements.

Multi-laser Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) is an advanced patented technology featuring three simultaneously operating lasers with independently adjustable power. In this webinar, Dr. Jeff Bodycomb will offer a broad overview on how multi-laser NTA technique fits into the gene therapy space and where we and our collaborators see the applications going in the near future.

Dynamic light scattering (DLS) is a fast, accurate, and popular method for analyzing nanoparticles and large molecules such as proteins and polymers. In this webinar Dr. Jeff Bodycomb reviews the technique along with comments on method development, application results, and data interpretation.

An introduction to basic experimental considerations when choosing laser diffraction for particle size analysis. The presentation will explain what makes laser diffraction a “modern technique.” Both wet and dry case studies will be shown along with brief demonstration videos. Learn about method development, choosing an appropriate refractive index, and understanding the analysis results.

(Spanish Webinar) La medición de tamaño de partícula por difracción láser estática debe ser validada, en la industria farmacéutica según ICH Q2(R1), tomada como referencia y armonizada por USP-EP-JP. Esa guía fue reabierta para incluir los conceptos de ciclo de vida y aptitud para propósito. Esta exposición ilustra la aplicación de estos conceptos.

Dr. Willie Hendrickson will explain the development process for particles with specific attributes that can cause problems during production. His talk will focus on alternative processing methods, the importance of understanding the materials being used, and what can happen when you do not understand the functional properties that you are designing for.

This webinar is the beginning of a series reviewing a number of modern measurement techniques. Dr. Michael Pohl, Vice President of HORIBA Scientific, describes some common ideas in particle characterization along with common questions to ask when selecting a technique. Mike will also give a very brief overview of some modern techniques before subsequent webinars go into detail.

The capability to measure critical quality attributes (CQA) such as particle size in real time reveals their functional relationships with the critical process parameters (CPP). The Eyecon2™ offers a true non-product contact, a real-time imaging system that can be used with dry and wet bulk solid processing equipment affording a digital maturity competitive edge.

In this webinar, Dr. Jeff Bodycomb of HORIBA Scientific discusses particle analysis of ceramic particles, including electronic materials and common oxides. He will cover the basic principles of analysis, practical methods for obtaining good data, and example data.

Equipped with only qualitative knowledge of particle shape, the particle analyst can resolve this inherent ambiguity and use laser diffraction to obtain quantitative information (such as aspect ratio) about non-spherical particles. This webinar explains the origin of this effect, describes how to interpret PSD data in such cases, and demonstrates several practical applications for measurements of crystals, bacteria, and clays.

The goal of a particle analysis is to understand the properties of a material, whether it is the size distribution of particles that are manufactured today or the size distribution of particles in the truck that just arrived. In this webinar, Dr. Jeff Bodycomb discusses how to improve data quality by obtaining a representative sample and effectively disperse the sample to remove or prevent agglomerates.

Confirming the performance of a particle analyzer is a critical step in ensuring and proving data quality. Join Dr. Jeff Bodycomb as he discusses performance expectations, confirming system performance, and recommended practices. Topics to be discussed include: Calibration vs. Verification, Monodisperse Standards, Polydisperse Standards, and Example Data.

(Spanish Webinar) Este webinar tiene como objetivo presentar los fundamentos teóricos del análisis de seguimiento de nanopartículas (NTA), su optimización y su aplicaciones más recientes en la industria e investigación.

Surface area is an important physical property that influences the reactivity, dissolution, catalysis, and separation of materials. The surface area often must be carefully engineered and measured to optimize specific functions. This webinar will explain BET theory, Sample preparation, Calculating specific surface area from gas adsorption on solid surfaces, and Troubleshooting.

Joshua Gammon, from the University of Maryland, will present how locally controlled release vaccines demonstrate an enhanced immune response in mice and how this platform may be applied to therapeutic cancer vaccinations. If you're in the pharmaceutical industry, you'll want to hear more about this ground breaking research.

Dr. Kuba Tatarkiewicz will examine methods for particle size distributions as obtained by particle tracking analysis, fluorescence, as well as micro-sedimentation. Methods for comparison of particle size distributions will be presented and explained in practical terms.

In this webinar, Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) graduate students, Michelle Katz and Tiffany Tang will demonstrate with case studies how other orthogonal methods such as optical microscopy, scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction help them cross-validate their particle size and size distribution.

Join Dr. Willie Hendrickson as he discusses several particle processes and characterization methods that can help you to understand and control the final product. Examples include grinding (jet and ball milling), classification (air and simple screening), biomaterial separation and purification, powder coating for flow control, and spray drying.

Modern laser diffraction particle analyzers use particle refractive index to accurately model the behavior of light inside of the particle. However, this presents the analyst with the challenge of choosing the correct value. In this Webinar, Dr. Jeff Bodycomb will discuss: Why do we need a refractive index value, What is refractive index, and How do we choose refractive index values?

Particle size analysis by laser diffraction offers many advantages. The technique is fast, reliable, and can be used for analyzing a wide range of particle sizes. In laser diffraction an optical model is used to convert scattering data into a particle size distribution. This is a great introduction for someone who wants to understand the science behind the measurement.

If you're new to particle characterization, this is a webinar just for you! Dr. Jeff Bodycomb will discuss the basics of particles. Why different size definitions will give you different results, various methods used to measure particles and why the method you use matters! This webinar is the first in a series that will give you the knowledge you'll need to be the particle expert in your lab.

In this webinar, we cover the important factors to consider when developing a method with your LA-960 laser diffraction system. Topics covered include choosing appropriate accessories, selecting the best dispersing medium, assessing the effect of circulation pump speed, and evaluating the impact of using different imaginary refractive index values.

Here, Dr. Graham Fairhurst introduces the NEW Mageleka MagnoMeter XRS spectrometer, a bench-top NMR instrument, and shows how it can provide particle characterization insights that are not otherwise available from traditional techniques such as particle sizing, zeta potential, and rheology.

In this webinar, previously given at a Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) symposium in the UK, Dr. Jan "Kuba" Tatarkiewicz will discuss the influence of various experimental parameters determined by different methods to measure the concentration of particles in colloids, especially in poly-dispersed and poly-material samples.

Surface charge on the particle is typically discussed in terms of zeta potential; the potential at the shear plane. Determining the effect of suspension properties on zeta potential allows deliberate design of suspensions and is a critical tool to manipulating nanoparticle behavior. In other words, suspension stability can be effectively manipulated for our benefit.

Emulsion behavior is often determined by droplet size. Evaluation of droplet size by laser scattering is a time-tested method for checking product quality or performance. Surface charge is often a factor in predicting emulsion stability and can be measured by scattering as well. Whether you're trying to create emulsions for food, pharmaceutical, or other purposes or trying to break emulsions for water treatment, this webinar is for you.

The transport of sediments by rivers affects the environment in many ways, forming and deforming bedforms, eroding banks, and transporting pollutants to name a few. In this presentation, Dr. Yogi Agrawal, from Sequoia Scientific, will describe new instrumentation and some revealing measurements in Washington State's Cowlitz River.

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.

Piezoelectric ceramics are used widely, including in medical ultrasound devices, inhalers, automotive back-up sensors, aerospace SONAR, BBQ grill ignitors, and humidifiers. Because of their excellent ability to transform electrical energy into mechanical energy and vice versa, these piezoelectric powder compounds are often modified during manufacturing process to suite a variety of applications.

Particles or emulsion droplets can be removed from dirty water in a settling pond or tank. The process can be accelerated by adding coagulants. Zeta potential measurements help save (green) money and improve treatment results (for a green environment). Learn how zeta potential measurement helps determine the most effective or economical additives for wastewater processing.

In this webinar, guest speaker Joost Strasters will discuss particle size method development and validation in support of NanoCrystal Colloidal Dispersion® formulation characterization. Topics to be discussed include: Background: NanoCrystal Colloidal Dispersion® Compositions, Relevance of particle size analysis, and Particle size method development and validation.

In this webinar, guest speaker Matt Creedon will discuss particle size analysis of ceramics and the particular challenge of determining a suitable refractive index. Topics to be discussed include: Ceramic Formulations, Importance of particle size, Problems in particle sizing, and Approaches to index determination.

In this webinar, Jeff Bodycomb will discuss measuring the IsoElectric Point (IEP), a topic within the area of zeta potential. Additional topics include: What is the Isoelectric Point and why is it important, What is Zeta Potential, How do Surfaces Acquire Charge, How to Measure & Determine Zeta Potential, and Uses and Applications.

In this webinar, Jeff Bodycomb will dicuss how to use zeta potential to optimize and improve our wastewater treatment. Wastewater contains chemical and particulate contaminants that need to be removed for safety, environmental, and aesthetic reasons. This discussion will primarily talk about particulate waste.

In this joint webinar, Adam Gilmore and Jeffrey Bodycomb will discuss characterizing single-walled carbon nanotubes using fluorescence and particle analysis.

In this webinar, guest speaker Daniel Huang of Novartis Pharmaceuticals will discuss particle size analysis for homogenization process development using the LA-950 particle analyzer.

Dr. Jeff Bodycomb discusses method development for sizing by dynamic light scattering (DLS) and the SZ-100 Nanoparticle Analyzer. This presentation will be useful for those who use DLS to determine nanoparticle size. Topics to be covered include preparing suspensions, sample filtration (clarification), and particle concentration.

In many cases such as catalysis, particle surface area is more interesting than particle size. Specific surface area (surface area per unit mass of material) can be determined over the range of about 0.01 to 2,000 square meters per gram. This webinar provides an introduction to core surface area analysis concepts.