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The shift to green energy needs rare earth elements (REE) for the magnets in electric cars and wind turbines. Extracting these elements is harmful to the environment. Researchers at Trinity College Dublin explored using eggshell waste to capture and separate REEs from water. They placed hen eggshells in REE solutions at temperatures from 25 to 205 °C for up to 3 months. The REEs spread inside the eggshells through natural pathways. At 90 °C, a compound called kozoite formed on the eggshell surface. At higher temperatures (165 and 205 °C), the eggshells dissolved completely and were replaced by kozoite. At 205 °C, kozoite slowly changed into another compound. The study shows that eggshell waste can be used to absorb REE at low temperatures and to form rare earth compounds at higher temperatures. A Teledyne Photon Machines IRIDIA laser ablation system was used to map the concentration and location of REEs in the eggshells. It's great to see how our external innovation partnerships, rigorous testing and peer-review proven technologies enable analysis of this type. It's also gratifying that our products are being used to potentially advance green chemistry. 💚 🧪 Link to open access paper: https://lnkd.in/dsaJKEUx

"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery", so they say. This is great news as it must mean that our competitors think quite highly of our IRIDIA laser ablation product line! As a company we are focused on developing the very best laser ablation technology and do so through a series of close scientific collaborations with global academic specialists. The innovation that can be achieved this way is invaluable, and over the years has allowed us to bring to market quite a list of significant developments, developments that have allowed genuine scientific advances to be made by our customers. Seeing these features copied (or attempted to be copied) is frustrating, but also empowering as we are clearly doing the right thing. For example, here’s a list of firsts this approach has enabled us to provide to the analytical science community: • First to offer a tube-style aerosol extraction in a two-volume sample chamber for incredibly fast aerosol transfer able to identify individual pulses of aerosol from a 1000Hz laser • First to offer an argon-sheathed aerosol delivery to the ICP's central ionisation zone for high sensitivity and low aerosol dispersion and the ultimate in application flexibility • First to offer multi-position mirrors in the laser beam path to improve operating costs for extended-life high duty operation • First to offer a simplified beam delivery system for easy and robust mirror optimisation • First to qualify and use of a new robust long-life 1kHz laser source for lower operating costs at continuous high repetition rates for imaging applications • First to offer a sample-plane energy detector to monitor beam delivery health • First to offer and qualify an IRMS-specific sample chamber for stable δ13C and δ18O measurements in-situ It's always a little irritating when someone copies your ideas, but we don't mean to seem catty 😼 . Fortunately, not everything is so simple to copy and often the original truly is the best!

Did you know that the Teledyne Photon Machines IRIDIA was the first laser ablation system to incorporate a multi-position mirror system to extend the lifetime of mirrors by a factor of five. This innovation was driven by the need to have the system cope with the rigours of elemental mapping applications that use many more laser shots than more traditional applications. Having said this, we have been analysing field parts replacement figures recently and it turns out we have actually replaced zero mirrors in the field due to wear over four full years of IRIDIA sales. This is a testament to the robustness of the product. 💪 To find out more about the IRIDIA, visit https://lnkd.in/eV2ZaufB

Exciting Collaboration Alert! Thrilled to share an outstanding paper from our favorite collaborators, Colonel Mike Pribil! When not busy defending the country, Mike found the time to put together some incredible data showcasing the capabilities of femtosecond lasers with regard to in-situ Pb isotope ratio work. One of the profound advancements in instrumentation is that the laser provides nearly maintenance-free operation, making it a game-changer in our field. It required only three water exchanges in a year of operation!

Here's a great example of science-driven collaborative work: https://lnkd.in/dPp8Bc9i Stable isotopes via laser ablation cavity ring-down spectroscopy. Basically, measuring stables with lasers; and lasers 😁 #laserablation, #stableisotopes

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🚨 Recent Publication Alert! 🚨 A new study in "Analytica Chimica Acta" from researchers at the University of Vienna reveals key advancements in bioimaging. By utilizing the icpTOF 2R with the Iridia laser ablation system from Teledyne Photon Machines, the research enhances quantification and sensitivity for both endogenous and higher mass range elements. Metal homeostasis is crucial for cellular processes, and imbalances can lead to conditions like dementia and cancer. This study introduces a novel calibration method with gelatin micro-droplet standards, simplifying the quantification of essential elements such as iron, copper, and zinc. Notably, the CCT mode improved sensitivity for higher mass range elements by 1.5 to 2.0 times, while integrating Seronorm serum reference material streamlined quality control. This research highlights the power of icpTOF imaging technology in advancing elemental analysis in biological applications. Read more below! #bioimaging #icpTOF #ElementalAnalysis #MetalHomeostasis #ICPTOFMS

🌟 Exciting News from Teledyne Photon Machines! 🌟 We are incredibly honored to collaborate with some of the world’s leading researchers in geology, geochemistry, life sciences, and material sciences. But that’s not all! We offer exclusive demo experiences, allowing you to harness our cutting-edge technology alongside their unparalleled expertise. This is the perfect opportunity to see firsthand how our instrumentation can elevate your research. Interested in scheduling a demonstration? Reach out to us, and let’s explore the possibilities together! #Iridia #EngineeredByScience #MakingLightWork

Récemment j'ai pu faire une maintenance sur un LSX-213 G2+ de Teledyne Photon Machines couplée à un IRMS de la marque Sercon Limited. Cette ablation laser nanoseconde à 213 nm est ici utilisée en couplage complet (gaz et électronique) avec les modules Cryo et H2020 afin de déterminer les ratios isotopiques d13C sur des filtres en cellulose. La particularité est qu'on peut basculer du mode LA-ICP-MS vers LA-IRMS juste en modifiant les flux de gaz et la chambre ou dédier l'ablation laser (c'est le cas ici) à une analyse précise.

Following on from our post marking 30 years of manufacturing laser ablation systems, we did a quick count of the number of published papers per annum mentioning our main laser ablation product platforms. It's fascinating to see the huge jump in papers with the Analyte G2 and Excite 193 nm platforms in the 2010s. We're looking forward to seeing papers featuring IRIDIA jump up over the next few years as the growth of interest in the the technique continues, fueled by new technologies and application capabilities. Which LA applications do you think will expand in the coming decade?