Pittcon 2023
March 18 -22, 2023 | In Person
Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA
About The Event
Pittcon is a dynamic conference and exposition on laboratory science, presenting the latest advances in analytical research and scientific instrumentation, as well as a platform for continuing education and science-enhancing opportunity Join Us in Philadelphia for Pittcon 2023, at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA, USA from March 18 - 22, 2023 Reconnect with colleagues, feel the instruments in person and learn! Let’s celebrate bringing together a world of knowledge to impact, enrich, and inspire the future of science. Check out our Short Course offerings at Pittcon. Don’t wait, sign up early and get a seat!
Short Courses
Instructor: Ana Morfesis, Ph.D. is an Applications Supervising Manager for Malvern Panalytical
Description: The objectives of this course is to discuss Dynamic Light Scattering, Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis, Molecular Weight and zeta potential methods. DLS and NTA are versatile and non-destructive measurement techniques that are ideally suited as a metrology of choice for size, concentration, stability and quantification of nanomaterial and protein physical properties. The need to quantify size, molecular weight or aggregates in emulsions and suspensions is important in many products, from surface coatings, cosmetics to pharmaceutical applications. Most recently particle size and stability or the possibility of aggregation was critical during the production of the Covid vaccine development.
We will discuss; DLS and NTA, differences between these sizing methods, review theory, provide useful tips for sample preparation and analysis of measurement results, molecular weight, introduce micro-rheology and zeta potential. We will discuss electrophoretic mobility measurements and the importance of zeta potential in understanding interfacial behavior and the formulation of multi- component products. Example applications highlighting the importance of size measurements in nano-material and life science applications will be presented.
Session Number: SC214
Session Date: Monday 3/20/2023
Session Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Room Number: Short Course Office 108B
Track: Nanotechnology & Materials Science
Category: Cosmetics/Consumer Product Development, Particle/Droplet Characterization/Size, Pharmaceutical/Biologics
Fundamentals of Particle Size Analysis with an Emphasis on Light Scattering Techniques
Instructor: Paul Carpinone, Ph.D. is an application scientist with Malvern Panalytical
Description: This course will bring newcomers to the particle sizing field up to speed on the basics (including terminology, international standards and math) of particle size analysis. The main techniques (sieves, sedimentation, electrical sensing zone) will be covered but the main emphasis will be on light scattering techniques in particular dynamic light scattering (DLS; 1 – 1000 nm approx.) and laser diffraction (0.1 –3000 microns approx.)
Session Number: SC318
Session Date: Sunday 3/19/2023
Session Time: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Room Number: Short Course Office 108B
Track: Nanotechnology & Materials Science
Category: Particle/Droplet Characterization/Size
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