Biomaterials Webinar: Elemental Analysis in Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials with Micro-XRF
Biomaterials Webinar:
Elemental Analysis in Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials with Micro-XRF
Join us for a one hour webinar hosted by Bruker on Wednesday 24th February 2016, featuring special guest Dr. Richard L. Williams of the University of Birmingham.
UPDATE: The date of the webinar has now passed, but you can view a recorded version and download the slides here.
Webinar Programme
Dr Richard L. Williams is one of the first researchers using micro-XRF to gain insights into bone disease processes and to characterise bio-material chemistry within hydrogels. The webinar will include examples of work in these fields, along with tips on sample preparation. There will be a Q&A session at the end of the webinar, giving you the opportunity to pose your questions to the panel and discuss the content of the session.
Element map of heterotopic ossification (HO) bone
About Micro-XRF
Micro-XRF spectrometry is a non-destructive technique for elemental analysis of all types of samples, including inhomogeneous samples, irregular shapes and even liquids.
The latest benchtop Micro-XRF spectrometers deliver ppm sensitivity for relatively light elements, such as Phosphorous, Silicon and Sulfur, under ambient conditions. With mapping resolution down to 10–20 µm, micro-XRF is a powerful technique with potential in tissue engineering and biomaterials.
Map and quantify changes in elemental composition within tissue sections or biopsies, with minimal sample preparation. This provides a wealth of information invaluable to research into the chemical mechanisms behind tissue healing and disease processes. Micro-XRF is also used for quality control in hard and soft biomaterial manufacturing.
Speakers
- Dr. Richard L. Williams, School of Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham
- Dr. Andreas Wittkopp, Bruker Nano Analytics, Berlin
Registration
UPDATE: The date of the webinar has now passed, but you can view a recorded version and download the slides here.
Register online on Bruker’s website, and you’ll be sent a link to attend the webinar. There will be two sessions, both with the same content.
Wednesday 24th February 2016
Duration: 1 hour
- Session I – 9 am GMT, 10 am CET, 2:30 pm IST, 5 pm CST, 6 pm JST, 8 pm AEST
- Session II – 8 am PST, 11 am EST, 4 pm GMT, 5 pm CET
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Bruker M4 TORNADO benchtop micro-XRF
