With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, some of you may be planning for that special date you have planned. Maybe you’ll go for the glossy look, maybe the matte; should I go for a light tone, or something that pops? Well, before you even think about that, check those expiration date! With the nature of lipsticks being opened and closed, they are highly susceptible to oxidation, so read more to find out!

The use of lithium around the world has increased drastically in recent years due to the superior performance of lithium-ion batteries. These batteries are heavily used in everyday life as they are present in our phones, computers, watches, vehicles, and many more devices. However, before these batteries can be produced, we need to procure lithium from somewhere.

Cathinone is a natural alkaloid occurring in the khat plant known for its mild stimulating effects when chewing the leaves which is of cultural importance in East Africa and the Middle East… Read more on our NMR blog

As a class of complex cross-linked phenolic macromolecules, lignin is an important component of plant-based biomass.1 Biologically, lignin is a major component of lignocellulose, helping to strengthen cell walls in wood. A by-product of paper production…

If there is one thing that I could say describes the holiday season best, it would have to be the delicious treats I get to indulge in, such as: gingerbread cookies, pies, peppermint bark, and so many more. Wafting in the aroma of baked goods always gives me butterflies in my stomach and lights up my nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) mind.

Let’s talk about Candy Corn and ask the question: what is really in candy? One thing I have noticed is that the nutritional facts on the back of the candy bag can be somewhat misleading.

In this ever-evolving world where technology and science keep pushing into new territory, new inventions are being made and state-of-the-art validation methods are being developed. Over the last few decades, lithium-ion batteries have gained more and more traction in their uses, moving from general simple batteries used for powering your calculator or phone, to cars and trucks, and even airplanes (currently only the small ones). However, as simple as batteries may seem, a lot of work must be done behind to scenes to develop these subtle but priceless additions to our lives.

What is process analytical technology (PAT) and why is it so important?PAT is an extremely powerful and useful tool for analyzing, optimizing and controlling chemical processes. Chemical, food and pharmaceutical industries could especially benefit from this technique. In earlier days, chemical processes were primarily monitored by physical techniques, such as temperature, pH, pressure etc..

In the average case one can simply dissolve an analyte in an appropriate deuterated solvent and acquire a simple 1D spectrum to obtain all the required structural information. However, sometimes doing so may not provide you with all of the information you need!

In the average case one can simply dissolve an analyte in an appropriate deuterated solvent and acquire a simple 1D spectrum to obtain all the required structural information. However, sometimes doing so may not provide you with all of the information you need!