Back to Basics – Essential Resources for Materials Characterization
Everyone has to start somewhere, right? Here at Malvern we know that it’s important to understand the basics, to make sure you can walk before you run. When we review information about what educational content has been downloaded most from our resource center, you can guarantee that the entry level materials are at the top of the list.
So here we have gathered together a pretty comprehensive list of the basic & introductory resources for all manner of materials characterization techniques, ready for you to peruse at your leisure whether you are an absolute beginner or just need a refresher. All of these resources are free to access, you just need to register on the Malvern website, if you haven’t already. Pick and choose what interests you, or make your way through the whole lot. And when you’re ready to take the next step, browse our huge resource center for content focused on your particular application.
If you’re stuck and need some help, don’t forget you can contact our Helpdesk, Tweet us your questions, or reach out to other users in the Malvern Instruments & NanoSight Linkedin groups.
Particle Characterization
Whitepaper – A basic guide to particle characterization
Particle Size
Application Note – Basic principles of particle size analysis
Recorded Masterclass – Particle Size Part 1: the basics
Recorded Masterclass – Particle Size Part 2: which technique is best for me?
Recorded Masterclass – Particle Size Part 3: method development
Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
Recorded Webinar – In line particle sizing and PAT – An introduction
Laser Diffraction
Recorded Masterclass – Part 1: Laser Diffraction Explained
Recorded Masterclass – Part 2: Developing wet or liquid dispersion methods using laser diffraction
Recorded Masterclass – Part 3: Developing dry powder dispersion methods using laser diffraction
Recorded Masterclass – Part 4: Optical properties for laser diffraction
Recorded Masterclass – Part 5: Setting particle size specifications
Recorded Masterclass – Part 6: Troubleshooting for particle size measurements
Recorded Webinar – Characterizing sprays with laser diffraction
Imaging
Recorded Masterclass – Imaging Part 1: Understanding the application of automated analytical imaging for particle size and particle shape analysis
Recorded Masterclass – Imaging Part 2: Sample preparation techniques for particle size and shape measurements
Dynamic Light Scattering
Technical Note – Dynamic Light Scattering: An Introduction in 30 Minutes
Whitepaper – Dynamic light scattering – common terms defined
Technical Note – Zeta potential – An introduction in 30 minutes
Whitepaper – An Introduction to DLS Microrheology
Size Exclusion & Gel Permeation Chromatography
Whitepaper – Static Light Scattering technologies for GPC – SEC explained
Recorded Webinar – Introduction to Gel Permeation Chromatography
Recorded Webinar – Understanding Size-exclusion Chromatography Basics: Choosing the Correct Columns and Detectors
Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis
Recorded Webinar – What Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis adds to the characterization toolbox
eBook – Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis – the first 1,000 applications
Video – NanoSight in 90 secs video
Rheology
Recorded Masterclass – Rheology Part 1 – The basics of viscosity
Recorded Masterclass – Rheology Part 2 – The basics of viscoelasticity
Recorded Webinar – An introduction to capillary rheometry – Evaluating material properties under process relevant conditions
Microcalorimetry
Whitepaper – Differential Scanning Calorimetry: Theory and practice
Video – Principles of isothermal titration calorimetry
Whitepaper – Addressing the needs of drug discovery with the MicroCal PEAQ-ITC instruments
Recorded Webinar –Microcalorimetry as a tool for structural biology
Recorded Webinar –The microcalorimetry of nanoparticles
Resonant Mass Measurement
Technical Note – Resonant Mass Measurement: Characterizing Biopharmaceutical Formulations using Archimedes
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