Unlocking Precision in Polymer Science: Identify, Characterize, Innovate

In this webinar, we will delve into cutting-edge methodologies for polymer analysis with FTIR spectroscopy and microscopy. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is a powerful analytical technique used to analyze materials, ideally suited for chemical compound identification, quantitative analysis and QC/QA of chemical blends, identification of trace impurities, and more. FTIR microscopes extend analysis capabilities down to minute particles for contaminant analysis or microplastic applications. 

Join this session to learn more about the analytical techniques, instruments and software that can help streamline your analysis and optimize your production output. Our spectroscopy expert Dr. Suja Sukumaran will analyze materials with the Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ Apex Spectrometer and the Thermo Scientific Nicolet RaptIR+ FTIR Microscope and demonstrate the power of Thermo Scientific OMNIC Paradigm Software in simplifying complex analysis.

By attending this webinar, you will learn:

• Polymer Identification and Verification: Learn the latest techniques for accurately identifying and verifying materials. Simple workflows allow you to do more in less time.
• Contaminant Identification—Bulk and microscopic: Explore strategies for detecting and analyzing contaminants both in bulk and microscopic contaminants. Learn simple sample handling techniques in microscopy that helps you get precise data.
• Failure Analysis and Reverse Engineering: Understand how FTIR can aid in failure analysis and reverse engineering efforts. Cost-effective ways to learn more about part failures and easily build competitive components.

About the webinar speaker: 

Dr. Suja Sukumaran is a Product Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific. She earned her PhD in Biophysics from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University in Germany through the International Max Planck Research School. She brings extensive expertise in molecular spectroscopy, fluorescence and visible imaging, as well as protein and lipid biochemistry to her role.