Webinar Category: Webinar

Determining Solubility Parameters of Bacterial Cellulose Through Energy of Adsorption

Join us on 19th February for an insightful webinar exploring the application of Inverse Gas Chromatography (IGC) to determine solubility parameters and enhance material dispersion strategies. This session will delve into how a thermodynamic approach can be used to estimate Hansen solubility parameters, with a focus on nanocellulose dispersion in organic solvents. Recent research has […]

Evaluating COâ‚‚ and Toluene Capture Efficiency of Zeolite 13X Under Realistic Conditions

Introducing the BTA Frontier We are excited to announce the release of our newest instrument, the BTA Frontier, a self-contained breakthrough analyzer, with this dedicated webinar exploring the key capabilities and benefits of the groundbreaking analyzer. Employing Breakthrough Analysis, the BTA Frontier opens up new possibilities in the field of carbon capture, VOC capture, and […]

Advances in Measuring Gas & Vapor Permeation Through Membranes & Barrier Polymers

MPA Horizon membrane holder

Join us for an exciting webinar where we will unveil the latest breakthrough in permeation measurement technology—the MPA Horizon. This cutting-edge instrument sets a new standard for accuracy and efficiency in evaluating gas and vapor permeation through various membranes and barrier polymers. Attendees will gain exclusive insights into how the MPA Horizon’s innovative features can […]

A Comprehensive Analysis of a Molecular Sieve for Carbon Capture – A Focus on Accurate Real-World Measurement Conditions

Expand your understanding in sorption material analysis for carbon capture materials development as we provide innovative solutions for evaluating their effectiveness and applications in the field of carbon capture, supported by published data. Discover the power of complementary techniques including the DVS Carbon, DVS Vacuum and the BTA Frontier, designed to deliver unparalleled insights into […]

Polymers of Intrinsic Microporosity and their Membrane Applications

The first SMS webinar of 2024 will feature a titan of the sorption research community delivering key insights into the use of specific polymers in membrane applications. Prof. Peter M. Budd, Department of Chemistry at University of Manchester, will join us to explore his exciting findings into the potential for Polymers of Intrinsic Microporosity (PIMs) […]

Physicochemical Characterization of Geologic Materials

Understanding the chemistry of gas-solid interactions is vital to determining how Volatile Organic Compounds are transported through geologic materials under different temperatures and humidity conditions. Inverse Gas Chromatography has proved an invaluable tool in understanding these interactions, especially when measured against usually heterogeneous geologic materials. We are happy to be joined by leading expert Dr. […]

Recent Technological Advances in Adsorption-Based Direct Air Capture

In the fight against climate change, DAC has emerged as a promising solution to remove carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere, offering a sustainable pathway to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. This free-to-attend webinar brings together leading experts in the field who will explore the latest advancements in DAC technology, with a particular focus on the […]

Surface Area of Pharmaceutical Ingredients at Real World Conditions by Inverse Gas Chromatography

Join this upcoming webinar to discover new insights and research into the vital property of Surface Area, and it’s measurement and analysis in the development of pharmaceutical materials, featuring a world-leading expert on Sorption Science, Dr. Daniel J. Burnett (Vice President, Surface Measurement Systems). Surface area is a commonly measured property of pharmaceutical powders/particles/granules. Traditional surface […]

Introducing the DVS Carbon: The missing link for advanced material characterization in COâ‚‚ capture utilization and storage applications

With the release of the DVS Carbon, researchers now have a powerful, purpose-built tool for characterizing materials for Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) applications. With unique measurement and engineering capabilities, we are excited to demonstrate what this new instrument can do! In this webinar, Product Manager Dr. Paul Iacomi will take the audience through […]

Recent Advances in Sorption Analysis of Biomaterials

Join our next webinar to explore recent advances & research into the use of advanced sorption techniques in analyzing key performance properties of biomaterials. We are excited to be joined by Tiantian Yin, of McGill University, who will be exploring recent research into the use of Dynamic Vapour Sorption in characterizing vital properties affecting the […]

Workshop: Measuring Material Vapour Pressure Properties Using Advanced Sorption Technique

This workshop presents recent research from both ASG Analytik-Service AG (ASG) and Surface Measurement Systems. When determining the uses and properties of oils, lubricants, seals, and VOCs, detailed knowledge of vapor pressure is vital for reasons of both function and safety. The speakers at this workshop explore their work in this area, detailing the techniques, […]

Battery Electrode Active Materials Characterization

We are excited to collaborate with Dr. Johanna Sygusch from the Helmholtz Institute Freiberg for Resource Technology on our next webinar, exploring recent characterization research into advanced battery materials. Nowadays many electronic devices are being operated by batteries, including everyday devices (e.g. laptop and smartphones), healthcare devices (e.g. toothbrush), tools, toys, and vehicles as well. […]

Workshop: Exploring Diffusion using Advanced Vapor Sorption Techniques

This free online workshop, was organised with Fraunhofer IFAM, and we explore using advanced vapor sorption techniques and instrumentation to explore and evaluate the diffusion behaviours of solid state materials. Discussing this topic are two leading experts in vapor sorption analysis, Dr. Michael Hoffmann (Fraunhofer IFAM) & Dr. Anett Kondor (Surface Measurement Systems). They explore […]

Workshop: Characterization of Solid Catalysts, Adsorbents and Functional Materials for Heat Pumps

This workshop organized with Universität Magdeburg explores advanced and innovative sorption techniques for analyzing catalysts, adsorbents, and functional materials for heat pumps. Delivered by the world’s leading sorption instrumentation specialists, Surface Measurement Systems, the session dives into the advanced gravimetric sorption technique, Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS). This webinar provides insight on applications for studying zeolites, […]

Workshop: Advanced Vapor Sorption Techniques to Study Bio-based Materials

Surface Measurement Systems and Finnceres collaborated to host a free-to-attend hybrid-workshop that highlighted the benefits of employing advanced sorption techniques in the characterization of bio-based materials. This workshop features two presentations by world-leading experts in sorption science, Prof. Daryl Williams (Imperial College London) and Dr. Anett Kondor (Surface Measurement Systems). They introduce and explore the […]

iGC-SEA Week 2022: New IGC Application Spaces for High Temperature Measurements

Inverse Gas Chromatography (IGC) is a rapid technique to determine thermodynamic parameters of gas-solid interactions and to characterize physicochemical properties of solid substrates. IGC offers its applicability where it is difficult and even impossible to characterize the surface of some forms of solids (powders and particulates) by means of other popular techniques as wetting method […]

Novel Research on Applications of Surface Energy Analysis

The Importance of Surface Energy and Wettability in Biomaterials with Dr. Daniel J. Burnett Abstract:Surface energy is an important parameter for the characterization of surface properties. It can provide a useful picture of the energetic situation on the surface and shows a strong dependency on various macroscopic material properties. For example, it is directly related […]

Workshop: Advanced sorption methods for particle characterization in pharma research

This workshop was organized in collaboration with Amofor and the University of Dortmund. Advanced sorption techniques can be essential characterization tools in the research and development of new pharmaceutical compounds and materials. Gain a deep understanding of advanced gravimetric sorption techniques, such as Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) and Inverse Gas Chromatography (iGC), and how they […]

Workshop:Using Advanced Sorption Methods for Characterizing Porous Materials

This workshop is organized in collaboration with the University of Manchester. Advanced sorption techniques can be essential characterization tools in the research or catalysts, porous solids, and medical care materials. In this session, we give you a deep understanding of advanced gravimetric sorption techniques, such as Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) and Inverse Gas Chromatography (iGC), […]

Liquid and Gas Chromatographic Methods for Studying Solid and Solute Properties and Interactions

This in-depth workshop discovers how advanced sorption techniques can be used to gain accurate and reliable data on the interaction between different medias and surface and bulk properties of materials. This was explored by one of the world’s leading experts in sorption science, Professor of Particle Science at Faculty of Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, […]

Workshop: Sorption Techniques as Advanced Methods for Food & Pharma Analysis

For Contract Research Organizations (CRO), being able to offer the most accurate, reliable, and flexible services is an essential part of the business plan. At Surface Measurement Systems we develop and manufacture the world’s leading materials characterization instrumentations, based on our own ground breaking techniques and innovations. Designed exclusively for the CRO community, this workshop […]

Sorption Science Innovations in Pharmaceutical Formulation Development

Surface Measurement Systems and the Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz collaberated on this special online event, featuring three in-depth presentations exploring the latest research, case studies, and findings in pharmaceuticals. This workshop offers unparalleled insight into the use of sorption science techniques in pharmaceutical formula development. Agenda: DVS analysis of different citric acid excipients for pharmaceutical formulation […]

Analysis of Wood and Building Materials using Dynamic Vapour Sorption

When considering any material for use in construction, knowing how it reacts to moisture is essential to architectural integrity and safety. Dynamic Vapor Sorption, the innovative sorption analysis technique pioneered by Surface Measurement Systems, provides unparalleled insight and accuracy into how various building materials react to moisture under varying conditions. This free-to-attend webinar explores how […]

Impact of Relative Humidity on the Adsorption of VOC Pollutants by Porous Materials

This webinar is based on a recent study by Elwin Hunter-Sellars et al. and focuses on the removal of volatile organic compounds by porous inorganic solids. A range of pore size distributions and chemistries were assessed at room temperature and relative humidity (RH) values from 0 to 70% to reflect real-world conditions similar to those […]

Moisture Content and Pharmaceutical Ingredients

Moisture content and sorption properties of pharmaceutical ingredients are essential components in the research, development, and eventual manufacture of any new pharma product. Using advanced vapor sorption techniques, researchers can achieve unparalleled detail and accuracy in this area, and gain valuable insights into their ingredients. It’s no wonder the world’s top 20 pharmaceutical companies employ […]

Analysis of Food Products by Dynamic Vapor Sorption

When Food & its ingredients are capable of absorbing up to 50% by mass of moisture from the air, knowing the sorption properties of your food product is essential to the R&D process. In this, Dynamic Vapor Sorption provides an unparalleled level of insight. Invented by Surface Measurement Systems’ Founder, Dr. Daryl Williams, the DVS […]

The Effect of Surface Properties on Granulation Performance

This educational webinar explores the use of surface energy measurements as related to granulation performance. In particular, this session focuses on the well-established vapor sorption technique of Inverse Gas Chromatography (IGC).  This session discusses several case studies on how surface energy measurements can be used to help formulate and characterize both wet and dry systems.  […]

Online Workshop: Vapour Sorption Techniques for Fuel Cell Research

The research on fuel cells as alternative power generators is growing significantly. The humidity of the feed stream is vital to the performance of proton exchange membrane fuel cells. Also, the surface energies of fuel cell components are related to electro-osmotic drag, back diffusion of water, and water retention. The surface energies of different fuel […]

Online Workshop: Innovative Sorption Technology Solutions for Porous Materials

This in-depth online workshop explores innovative sorption techniques, technology, and applications for the study of porous materials. Employing recent research and case studies, attendees gained a keen understanding of the groundbreaking DVS technique, and the unparalleled detail and accuracy it grants in the study of porous materials, VOCs and MOFs. Agenda: -Ionic liquids and ionogels […]

Moisture Sorption and Drying Kinetics by DVS Analysis

Water Droplets

Almost all production stages involve moisture sorption and drying processes, which would affect the physical and chemical stability of the materials. For food materials, the moisture sorption properties are critical for shelf-life stability. This is especially true for materials like biscuits or crackers which are vulnerable to either temperature or humidity shocks. This study uses […]

Online Workshop: Characterizing Construction Materials using Vapor Sorption Techniques

This free online workshop explores how you can use Vapor Sorption Techniques to characterize construction materials. The in-depth workshop covers Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) and Inverse Gas Chromatography (iGC) technology and their applications. Organized in partnership with the University of Luxembourg, this session is a vital resource for anyone working in the following fields of […]

BET Surface Area Measurements by Sorption Methods at Ambient Conditions

Traditional BET surface area measurements are typically performed by volumetric, gas sorption techniques. These methods require exposing the material of interest to very low pressures (10-3 Torr and below) and cryogenic temperatures (77K). These conditions can have deleterious affects on many classes of materials; including pharmaceuticals, foods, cellulose-based samples, and natural ingredients. In particular, low […]

Online Workshop: Application of sorption science in food research

Accurate and detailed insight into sorption properties and surface energy is essential to sector of consumer product research; but nowhere is this more important than in the food sector. This free-to-attend online workshop explores two innovative techniques, Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) and Inverse Gas Chromatography (IGC), and how they can provide unparalleled insight in the […]

Experimental Methods for Measuring Vapor Pressures of Chemical Substances

Vapor pressure is defined as the pressure exerted by vapor in thermodynamic equilibrium with its condensed phases (solid or liquid) at a given temperature in a closed system. It is an important physicochemical property for many applications including human health, environmental protection, vapor phase deposition processes, lubricants operational life and separation processes. In addition, the […]

Surface energy analysis for measuring physicochemical properties of materials

This webinar covers an in-depth introduction to the Inverse Gas Chromatography – Surface Energy Analyser (iGC-SEA) technique and the concept of surface energy. It explores the versatility of the iGC-SEA technique and how it can be used in the study of pharmaceuticals, polymers, carbon materials and fibres. The case studies presented highlight the use of […]

Online Workshop: Characterization of polymeric materials by vapor sorption techniques

This workshop covers in-depth Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) technology and its applications on studies of materials such as polymers, membranes, porous materials, thin films, and so on. Polymers are widely used in various fields such as Energy and Environmental, Automotive and Aerospace, Marine and Biomedical amongst many other areas and DVS technique can provide insights […]

Polymer characterization by Vapor Sorption Methods

This session will explore well-established vapor sorption techniques of Dynamic Vapor Sorption (DVS) and Inverse Gas Chromatography (IGC). With a focus on applications, the webinar delves into the physicochemical characterization capabilities offered by the DVS and IGC, specific to polymers and films. In particular to IGC, practical examples and case studies are given that cover […]

The Surface Properties and Water Adsorption Behaviour of Hair Fibers

Abstract: Water should be considered an integral part of hair’s complex structure due to its considerable influence on fiber properties. However, this water content is not constant and varies with the relative humidity of the environment – and accordingly so do certain hair properties. These changing properties are behind the ability to create temporary so-called […]

The effect of outgassing temperature on Hâ‚‚O & COâ‚‚ adsorption performance of MOFs & Zeolites

Abstract: Crystalline solids with controllable structures possess tailored porosity and large surface areas. This is particularly attractive for gas storage and separation applications. Physisorption of gases is a technique applied for the characterization of porous solids, such as zeolites and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Gravimetric vapor sorption and gas adsorption techniques measure promising functionalities such as […]

Inverse Gas Chromatography for Chicken Feather Mat Characterization – Guest Speaker

Oil pollution, from anthropogenic exploration activities, constitutes a serious risk to water resources globally. Different conventional sorbents have been used to remove oily contaminants from affected water bodies with varying degrees of success. In recent years, natural sorbents such as kapok fibres, rice husks, and chicken feathers have been explored as a substitute for conventional […]

Vapor Pressure Measurement of Solids, Oils, and Liquids

DVS Vacuum

The vapor pressure of material is an important physical property that defines the amount of vapor molecules generated at its surfaces. Materials have tendency to enter the vapor phase by sublimation (solid-gas) or evaporation (liquid–gas). The vapor pressure of material at the thermodynamic equilibrium is only a function of temperature. The knowledge of vapor pressure […]