<div>Mulching films used in agriculture gradually break down and can become a significant source of microplastics in soils. A new study shows that these particles affect not only soil structure but also microbial life and nitrogen cycling.“We wanted to understand how microplastics from both conventional and biodegradable mulching films influence soil properties, microbial diversity and functions in real conditions,” explains Klára Šmídová, the study’s co-author . “That’s why we added realistic amounts of microplastics to soils in experimental plots in Finland, Germany, and Spain, monitored them over two growing seasons, and compared them with the control plots.”The results revealed that microplastics alter soil characteristics and microbial communities, although not always in the same way. “ However, a consistent finding was the decline in microbial activity associated with key processes, including nitrogen cycling, with negative effects increasing at higher microplastic concentrations and becoming more pronounced in the second year,” Šmídová adds. Because the microplastic levels used in the study reflect amounts already found in European soils, the findings highlight real risks to soil health. “We also found that the effects were stronger in southern than in northern Europe, likely due to differences in climate and soil conditions. This means that protecting soils from plastic pollution will require region-specific risk assessments,” she says.Over 60% of European soils are estimated to be unhealthy, with ongoing degradation driven by unsustainable land use, contamination, climate change, and extreme weather events. In response, the EU Parliament adopted the Soil Monitoring Law in October 2025, aiming to achieve healthy soils across Europe by 2050. “The law highlights the role of soil health in food security, water quality, and climate objectives, and establishes consistent soil monitoring across Member States. It includes measures to support farmers and foresters, while also creating a public list of potentially contaminated sites and an indicative watch list of emerging soil contaminants,” explains Klára Šmídová.The project brought together 19 research groups across Europe. “After each season, hundreds of samples were colle cted and sent to partners for analysis. This paper focuses on soil properties, microbial diversity, and greenhouse gas emissions. Two more manuscripts—on plastic additives and microplastic fate, and on soil invertebrates—are in preparation. Together, they will give us a complete picture of how agricultural microplastics affect soil ecosystems,” concludes Klára Šmídová.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/RECETOX_Vysledky_nove_studie_ukazaly_ze_mikroplasty_meni_vlastnosti_pudy_a_mikrobialni_spolecenstva_i_v_realnych_podminkach_6ee3413a7b.jpg" alt="RECETOX: New Study Reveals How Agricultural Plastics Impact Soil Health In Real Conditions" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_RECETOX_Vysledky_nove_studie_ukazaly_ze_mikroplasty_meni_vlastnosti_pudy_a_mikrobialni_spolecenstva_i_v_realnych_podminkach_6ee3413a7b.jpg 171w," sizes="100vw" width="738" height="674"><blockquote><h4>The Original article</h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0269749125015866?via%3Dihub#sec2">Conventional and biodegradable agricultural microplastics: effects on soil properties and microbial functions across a European pedoclimatic gradient</a></h4>Šmídová K., Soinne H., Kim S. W., Tirronniemi J., Meffe R., Redondo-Hasselerharm P. E., Braun M., Rillig M. C., Fritze H., Adamczyk B., Nikama J., Kaseva J., Saartama V., Amelung W., Hurley R., Hofman J., Nizzetto L., Selonen S., Velmala S.Environ. Pollut. 386 (2025) 127212<a href="DOI:%2010.1016/j.envpol.2025.127212">DOI:&nbsp;10.1016/j.envpol.2025.127212</a><h6>licensed under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">CC-BY 4.0</a></h6></blockquote><h4>Abstract</h4><div>Agricultural plastics like mulching films may become a major source of microplastic (MP) soil contamination during their degradation and fragmentation. This study investigates the effects of agricultural MPs from conventional (linear low-density polyethylene, PE) and biodegradable (starch-blended polybutylene adipate co-terephthalate, PBAT-BD) mulching films on soil physicochemical properties, aggregation, microbial diversity and functions, litter decomposition, and greenhouse gases emissions (GHG). For this purpose, MPs were mixed into soils at realistic MP concentrations of 0.005&nbsp;% and 0.05&nbsp;% (w/w) in 2022 on experimental plots in three EU countries representing different pedoclimatic conditions (Finland, Germany and Spain), followed by monitoring of the above-mentioned variables in the subsequent growing seasons 2022 and 2023. We found several significant MP-induced effects for soil properties, aggregation, microbial diversity, litter decomposition, and GHG, but the effect endpoints were less pronounced or varied considerably. Contrarily, microbial activity, contributing to soil functions such as nitrogen cycling, was consistently reduced by both conventional and biodegradable MPs. The reductions were more pronounced after the second season and for the higher MP treatment. As the higher MP concentration (i.e., 0.05&nbsp;% w/w) is environmentally relevant in Europe, our findings emphasize the potential effects of environmentally relevant MP concentrations on soil health. Furthermore, the effects increased from north to south, probably modulated by varying pedoclimatic conditions, inducing reflection of a need for regionally tailored risk</div></div>

New Study Reveals How Agricultural Plastics Impact Soil Health In Real Conditions

<h3>Charged for Action: The Hidden Secrets of AEX Oligonucleotide Analysis</h3>Oligonucleotides—short, well-defined fragments of DNA or RNA—have become indispensable tools in modern life sciences. They underpin cutting-edge applications in molecular diagnostics, gene therapy, and pharmaceutical development. Before oligonucleotides can be confidently used in research or clinical settings, however, their quality must be rigorously assessed. Purity, sequence integrity, length distribution, and chemical modifications all play a decisive role in their performance.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/KNAUER_Oligos_Made_Easy_Part_2_AEX_2_45eee54fa0.jpg" alt="KNAUER: Oligos Made Easy - Part 2: AEX" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_KNAUER_Oligos_Made_Easy_Part_2_AEX_2_45eee54fa0.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1534" height="711">Among the analytical techniques available today, anion exchange chromatography (AEX) stands out as a robust and highly informative method for characterizing oligonucleotides. By exploiting their intrinsic negative charge, AEX provides detailed insight into product composition and impurity profiles that are difficult to obtain by other approaches.<blockquote><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/article/6808">Part 1 of the Oligos series: A Practical Guide to Oligonucleotide Production – From Concept to Final Product</a></blockquote><h4>How Scientists Read Oligonucleotides Using Charge</h4>At the core of AEX lies a simple but powerful principle: oligonucleotides carry a negatively charged phosphate backbone. This charge increases in a predictable way with strand length and, to a lesser extent, sequence composition. Anion exchange chromatography uses this property to separate oligonucleotides based on differences in charge strength and interaction with a positively charged stationary phase.As a result, AEX has become one of the most widely used analytical tools for evaluating oligonucleotide quality. It allows scientists to distinguish full-length products from truncated species, degradation products, or closely related variants—often with single-nucleotide resolution.<h4>Why Ion Exchange Works: Binding, Retention, and Release</h4>Ion exchange chromatography (IEX) relies on electrostatic interactions between analytes and a charged stationary phase. In the case of oligonucleotides, anion exchange is used, where negatively charged molecules interact with positively charged functional groups on the resin—most commonly quaternary amines.The system consists of two main components:<ul><li>Stationary phase: A positively charged resin that binds anionic analytes.</li><li>Mobile phase: An aqueous buffer system, typically combined with a salt gradient, that controls both pH and elution strength.</li></ul>Retention in AEX is governed primarily by charge. Molecules with weaker overall charge interact less strongly with the stationary phase and elute earlier, while more highly charged oligonucleotides bind more tightly and require stronger elution conditions.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/KNAUER_Oligos_Made_Easy_Part_2_AEX_Figure_1_IEX_overview_including_elution_order_dependency_on_analyte_charge_3419ad3075.jpg" alt="KNAUER: Oligos Made Easy - Part 2 AEX: Figure 1 IEX overview including elution order dependency on analyte charge." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_KNAUER_Oligos_Made_Easy_Part_2_AEX_Figure_1_IEX_overview_including_elution_order_dependency_on_analyte_charge_3419ad3075.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1583" height="654"><h4>The Five-Step Workflow of Ion Exchange Chromatography</h4>AEX separations generally follow a well-established sequence of steps:<ol><li>Column equilibration The column is conditioned with the starting buffer until the baseline and pH are stable. This ensures that all charged sites on the resin are ready for interaction.</li><li>Sample loading Samples, prepared in the starting buffer, are introduced under conditions that promote binding of the target oligonucleotides while minimizing retention of unwanted impurities.</li><li>Washing The column is washed with the starting buffer to remove uncharged or weakly interacting components. The baseline stabilizes as these species are flushed away.</li><li>Elution Bound oligonucleotides are released using a salt or pH gradient. Increasing ionic strength introduces competing ions that displace the analytes from the resin. Weakly bound species elute first; strongly charged oligonucleotides elute later.</li><li>Regeneration and re-equilibration A high-salt buffer removes any remaining bound material. The column is then returned to starting conditions in preparation for the next analysis.</li></ol><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/KNAUER_Oligos_Made_Easy_Part_2_AEX_Figure_2_Five_steps_of_IEX_procedure_in_blue_outlined_using_an_example_chromatogram_in_red_38dd70b1b1.jpg" alt="KNAUER: Oligos Made Easy - Part 2 AEX: Figure 2 Five steps of IEX procedure (in blue), outlined using an example chromatogram (in red)." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_KNAUER_Oligos_Made_Easy_Part_2_AEX_Figure_2_Five_steps_of_IEX_procedure_in_blue_outlined_using_an_example_chromatogram_in_red_38dd70b1b1.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1583" height="674"><h4>Why AEX Is Especially Effective for Oligonucleotides</h4>The repeating phosphate backbone of oligonucleotides gives rise to a strong and uniform anionic character across a wide pH range (typically pH 7–9). This makes oligonucleotides exceptionally well suited for anion exchange separations.Key factors influencing AEX behavior include:<ul><li>Charge density: Longer oligonucleotides carry more negative charges and therefore exhibit stronger retention.</li><li>Resin chemistry: Strong and weak anion exchangers differ in functional groups and pH stability, influencing selectivity and robustness.</li><li>Buffer composition: The choice of buffering ions and salt gradients directly affects elution strength and resolution.</li></ul>Salt gradients—commonly based on chloride ions—compete with the oligonucleotide backbone for binding sites on the resin. By carefully tuning gradient slope and composition, analysts can achieve highly reproducible and finely resolved separations.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/KNAUER_Oligos_Made_Easy_Part_2_AEX_Figure_3_Ionic_interactions_and_p_H_influence_on_Anion_Exchange_Chromatography_AEX_612e231ba4.jpg" alt="KNAUER: Oligos Made Easy - Part 2 AEX: Figure 3 Ionic interactions and pH influence on Anion Exchange Chromatography (AEX)." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_KNAUER_Oligos_Made_Easy_Part_2_AEX_Figure_3_Ionic_interactions_and_p_H_influence_on_Anion_Exchange_Chromatography_AEX_612e231ba4.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1547" height="593"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/KNAUER_Oligos_Made_Easy_Part_2_AEX_Figure_4_AEX_buffer_selection_and_gradient_strategy_chromatogram_with_red_buffer_gradient_curve_53fd1bb11b.jpg" alt="KNAUER: Oligos Made Easy - Part 2 AEX: Figure 4 AEX buffer selection and gradient strategy (chromatogram with red buffer gradient curve)." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_KNAUER_Oligos_Made_Easy_Part_2_AEX_Figure_4_AEX_buffer_selection_and_gradient_strategy_chromatogram_with_red_buffer_gradient_curve_53fd1bb11b.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="327"><h4>AEX as the Gold Standard for Oligonucleotide Separation</h4>Anion exchange chromatography has become the method of choice for both analytical and preparative oligonucleotide workflows. Its advantages include:<ul><li>High resolving power: Closely related impurities, including n–1 or n–2 species, can often be separated and quantified.</li><li>Predictable retention behavior: In many cases, retention time correlates linearly with oligonucleotide length, simplifying identification.</li><li>Compatibility with modified oligonucleotides: Even chemically modified sequences retain their anionic nature, allowing AEX to resolve both products and related impurities.</li><li>Excellent control via gradient elution: Salt gradients provide precise tuning of selectivity and resolution.</li></ul>Typically, shorter or degraded oligonucleotides elute at lower ionic strength, while full-length products with higher charge density appear later in the chromatogram.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/KNAUER_Oligos_Made_Easy_Part_2_AEX_Figure_5_AEX_Advantages_and_Challenges_7835521e34.jpg" alt="KNAUER: Oligos Made Easy - Part 2 AEX: Figure 5 AEX Advantages and Challenges." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_KNAUER_Oligos_Made_Easy_Part_2_AEX_Figure_5_AEX_Advantages_and_Challenges_7835521e34.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1535" height="707"><h4>Final Perspective: Mastering AEX with Confidence</h4>Anion exchange chromatography may appear complex at first, but with thoughtful optimization of pH, buffer composition, and gradient conditions, it becomes a highly precise and reliable tool for oligonucleotide analysis. When properly applied, AEX delivers sharp peaks, excellent resolution, and robust performance—even for challenging sequences and modifications.For laboratories developing or refining oligonucleotide workflows, AEX offers both analytical depth and operational confidence.<blockquote>If you would like to discuss AEX method development or optimization for oligonucleotides, feel free to contact us at sales@knauer.net. More insights into practical oligonucleotide analysis will follow in our “Oligos Made Easy” series.For technical questions or in-depth discussion, the author can be reached at kindler@knauer.net</blockquote>

Oligos Made Easy - Part 2: AEX

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As a workhorse for HPLC method development, XBridge BEH C18 sorbent can be used over an entire range of mobile phase pH (1-12). The trifunctionally bonded C18 ligand provides you with a universal column for most HPLC separations and gives you the widest usable pH range, superior low pH stability, and ultra-low column bleed. Packed in ultra-low dispersion hardware, 2.5 µm eXtended Performance [XP] columns enable exceptional separation performance, robustness and throughput for HPLC assays while enabling a seamless transition path toward UPLC adoption.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_HPLC_Column_e96c520ca3.jpg" alt="Waters: XBridge BEH C18 HPLC Column" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_HPLC_Column_e96c520ca3.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Chemistry: C18</li><li>Separation Mode: Reversed Phase</li><li>Particle Substrate: Hybrid</li><li>pH Range Min: 1 pH</li><li>pH Range Max: 12 pH</li><li>Maximum Pressure: 10000 psi (690 Bar)</li><li>Endcapped: Yes</li><li>Silanol Activity: Low</li><li>Particle Shape: Spherical</li><li>System: UHPLC, UPLC</li><li>Particle Technology: BEH</li><li>USP Classification: L1</li><li>Carbon Load: 18 %</li></ul><h4>The Waters XBridge BEH C18 HPLC Column is also available in these formats:</h4><h5>Waters XBridge BEH C18 Column with eConnect Column Tag</h5><ul><li>This column comes equipped with an electronic eConnect column tag containing unique column-specific information. These NFC-enabled device-tagged columns were developed to automatically identify, track and digitally trace column use history. eConnect columns can be used on any HPLC, but its advantages are unlocked when used with the Waters Alliance iS System running Empower software.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_Column_with_e_Connect_Column_Tag_c056302ec7.jpeg" alt="Waters: XBridge BEH C18 Column with eConnect Column Tag" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_Column_with_e_Connect_Column_Tag_c056302ec7.jpeg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h5>Waters XBridge BEH Shield RP18 Column</h5><ul><li>XBridge BEH Shield RP18 columns complement the XBridge BEH C18 and C8 phases and provide a necessary and powerful tool for HPLC method development. The embedded carbamate group in the bonded phase ligand provides alternate selectivity, especially for phenolic compounds compared to straight chain alkyl columns.&nbsp;</li><li>pH Range Min: 1 pH</li><li>pH Range Max: 12 pH</li><li>Bonding Technology: Shield RP18</li><li>Carbon Load: 17 %</li></ul><h5>Waters XBridge BEH Shield RP18 Column with eConnect Column Tag</h5><ul><li>This column comes equipped with an electronic eConnect column tag containing unique column-specific information. These NFC-enabled device-tagged columns were developed to automatically identify, track and digitally trace column use history. eConnect columns can be used on any HPLC, but its advantages are unlocked when used with the Waters Alliance iS System running Empower software.</li></ul><h5>Waters XBridge Peptide BEH C18 XP Column</h5><ul><li>The XBridge Peptide BEH C18 XP Columns are optimized and QC tested for peptide separations. The small-pore (130Å) trifunctionally bonded BEH particle offers the widest usable pH range, superior low pH stability, and ultra-low column bleed for proteomic, peptide mapping, and synthetic peptide applications. Each batch is specifically QC tested using a gradient separation of a tryptic digest of cytochrome c (p/n: 186006371) to before being QC accepted as a Peptide separation column.</li><li>Suggested Use: Peptide Separations, Peptide Analysis</li></ul><h3>XBridge Columns</h3><h4>Particle stability and performance for methods development</h4>Withstanding extreme operating conditions like high pH and high temperatures is essential for methods development. XBridge HPLC and UHPLC Columns utilize Ethylene Bridged Hybrid (BEH) Particle Technology and are built to withstand high pH, high temperatures, and other extreme operating conditions like volatile eluents, for a wide range of small molecule and biomolecule LC-MS analysis.XBridge HPLC and UHPLC Columns are available in a broad range of sorbent particles and sizes: XBridge eXtended Perfomance (XP) 2.5 µm Columns for rapid analytical UHPLC separations; 3.5 and 5 µm HPLC columns for reliable analytical method development; and 5 and 10 µm optimum bed density (OBD) preparative columns for purification chromatography.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_X_Bridge_Columns_b0b55de501/Waters-XBridge-Columns.jpg" alt="Waters: XBridge Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_X_Bridge_Columns_b0b55de501/thumbnail_Waters-XBridge-Columns.jpg 203w," sizes="100vw" width="900" height="691">

Waters XBridge BEH C8 HPLC Columns

Waters XBridge BEH C8 sorbent is less retentive compared to the XBridge BEH C18 with improving peak shape and chromatographic performance

The XBridge BEH C8 sorbent is less retentive compared to the XBridge BEH C18 sorbent. Anyone developing methods may prefer the speed offered by a less retentive column, while improving peak shape and chromatographic performance. The trifunctionally bonded sorbent offers you the widest usable pH range (1-12), superior low pH stability, and ultra-low column bleed. Packed in ultra-low dispersion hardware, 2.5 µm eXtended Performance [XP] columns enable exceptional separation performance, robustness and throughput for HPLC assays while enabling a seamless transition path toward UPLC&nbsp;<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_HPLC_Column_e96c520ca3.jpg" alt="Waters: XBridge BEH C8 HPLC Column" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_HPLC_Column_e96c520ca3.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Chemistry: C8</li><li>Separation Mode: Reversed Phase</li><li>Particle Substrate: Hybrid</li><li>pH Range Min: 1 pH</li><li>pH Range Max: 12 pH</li><li>Maximum Pressure: 10000 psi (690 Bar)</li><li>Endcapped: Yes</li><li>Silanol Activity: Low</li><li>Particle Shape: Spherical</li><li>System: UHPLC, UPLC</li><li>Particle Technology: BEH</li><li>USP Classification: L7</li><li>Carbon Load: 13 %</li></ul><h4>The Waters XBridge BEH C8 HPLC Column is also available in these types:</h4><h5>Waters XBridge BEH C8 Column with eConnect Column Tag</h5><ul><li>This column comes equipped with an electronic eConnect column tag containing unique column-specific information. These NFC-enabled device-tagged columns were developed to automatically identify, track and digitally trace column use history. eConnect columns can be used on any HPLC, but its advantages are unlocked when used with the Waters Alliance iS System running Empower software.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_Column_with_e_Connect_Column_Tag_c056302ec7.jpeg" alt="Waters: XBridge BEH C8 Column with eConnect Column Tag" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_Column_with_e_Connect_Column_Tag_c056302ec7.jpeg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h3>XBridge Columns</h3><h4>Particle stability and performance for methods development</h4>Withstanding extreme operating conditions like high pH and high temperatures is essential for methods development. XBridge HPLC and UHPLC Columns utilize Ethylene Bridged Hybrid (BEH) Particle Technology and are built to withstand high pH, high temperatures, and other extreme operating conditions like volatile eluents, for a wide range of small molecule and biomolecule LC-MS analysis.XBridge HPLC and UHPLC Columns are available in a broad range of sorbent particles and sizes: XBridge eXtended Perfomance (XP) 2.5 µm Columns for rapid analytical UHPLC separations; 3.5 and 5 µm HPLC columns for reliable analytical method development; and 5 and 10 µm optimum bed density (OBD) preparative columns for purification chromatography.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_X_Bridge_Columns_b0b55de501/Waters-XBridge-Columns.jpg" alt="Waters: XBridge Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_X_Bridge_Columns_b0b55de501/thumbnail_Waters-XBridge-Columns.jpg 203w," sizes="100vw" width="900" height="691">

Waters XBridge BEH Protein C4 HPLC Columns

Waters XBridge Protein BEH C4 column is QC tested and optimized to separate proteins based on size, hydrophobicity and isoelectric point. 

The XBridge Protein BEH C4 column is QC tested and optimized to separate proteins based on size, hydrophobicity and isoelectric point. If you compare to traditional C18 phases, the C4 ligand is less retentive and will minimize protein carryover, increase protein recovery, and improve peak capacity.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_Protein_C4_HPLC_Columns_0aa4f56918.jpeg" alt="Waters: XBridge BEH Protein C4 HPLC Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_Protein_C4_HPLC_Columns_0aa4f56918.jpeg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Chemistry: C4</li><li>Separation Mode: Reversed Phase</li><li>Particle Substrate: Hybrid</li><li>pH Range Min: 2 pH</li><li>pH Range Max: 10 pH</li><li>Maximum Pressure: 6000 psi (415 Bar)</li><li>Endcapped: No</li><li>Silanol Activity: Low</li><li>Molecular Weight Range Max: 150000</li><li>Particle Shape: Spherical</li><li>System: HPLC</li><li>Particle Technology: BEH</li><li>USP Classification: L26</li><li>Carbon Load: 8 %</li></ul><h3>XBridge Columns</h3><h4>Particle stability and performance for methods development</h4>Withstanding extreme operating conditions like high pH and high temperatures is essential for methods development. XBridge HPLC and UHPLC Columns utilize Ethylene Bridged Hybrid (BEH) Particle Technology and are built to withstand high pH, high temperatures, and other extreme operating conditions like volatile eluents, for a wide range of small molecule and biomolecule LC-MS analysis.XBridge HPLC and UHPLC Columns are available in a broad range of sorbent particles and sizes: XBridge eXtended Perfomance (XP) 2.5 µm Columns for rapid analytical UHPLC separations; 3.5 and 5 µm HPLC columns for reliable analytical method development; and 5 and 10 µm optimum bed density (OBD) preparative columns for purification chromatography.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_X_Bridge_Columns_b0b55de501/Waters-XBridge-Columns.jpg" alt="Waters: XBridge Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_X_Bridge_Columns_b0b55de501/thumbnail_Waters-XBridge-Columns.jpg 203w," sizes="100vw" width="900" height="691">

Waters XBridge BEH HILIC HPLC Columns

Waters XBridge BEH HILIC columns contain unbonded BEH substrate and are designed to retain and separate very polar compounds.

The XBridge BEH HILIC columns contain unbonded BEH substrate and are designed to retain and separate very polar compounds. These unique columns are optimized and tested to produce efficient, reproducible separations under HPLC HILIC conditions. More rugged than silica based HILIC phases, the BEH particle’s chemical stability results in long column lifetimes. Packed in ultra-low dispersion hardware, 2.5 µm eXtended Performance [XP] columns enable exceptional separation performance, robustness and throughput for HPLC assays while enabling a seamless transition path toward UPLC adoption.The maximum operating pressure for the XBridge BEH HILIC XP Column is up to 18000 psi (1240 Bar). It is important to note that pressures greater than the range of 18000 psi should be avoided as they can result in reduced column lifetime and decreased column performance.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_HILIC_HPLC_Columns_f39fb8f689.jpg" alt="Waters: XBridge BEH HILIC HPLC Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_HILIC_HPLC_Columns_f39fb8f689.jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Chemistry: HILIC</li><li>Separation Mode: Hydrophilic Interaction (HILIC)</li><li>Particle Substrate: Hybrid</li><li>pH Range Min: 1 pH</li><li>pH Range Max: 9 pH</li><li>Maximum Pressure: 18000 psi (1240 Bar)</li><li>Endcapped: No</li><li>Silanol Activity: Low</li><li>Particle Shape: Spherical</li><li>System: UHPLC, UPLC</li><li>Particle Technology: BEH</li><li>USP Classification: L3</li></ul><h4>The Waters XBridge BEH HILIC HPLC Column is also available in these types:</h4><h5>Waters XBridge BEH HILIC Column with eConnect Column Tag</h5><ul><li>This column comes equipped with an electronic eConnect column tag containing unique column-specific information. These NFC-enabled device-tagged columns were developed to automatically identify, track and digitally trace column use history. eConnect columns can be used on any HPLC, but its advantages are unlocked when used with the Waters Alliance iS System running Empower software.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_Column_with_e_Connect_Column_Tag_c056302ec7.jpeg" alt="Waters: XBridge BEH HILIC Column with eConnect Column Tag" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_Column_with_e_Connect_Column_Tag_c056302ec7.jpeg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h3>XBridge Columns</h3><h4>Particle stability and performance for methods development</h4>Withstanding extreme operating conditions like high pH and high temperatures is essential for methods development. XBridge HPLC and UHPLC Columns utilize Ethylene Bridged Hybrid (BEH) Particle Technology and are built to withstand high pH, high temperatures, and other extreme operating conditions like volatile eluents, for a wide range of small molecule and biomolecule LC-MS analysis.XBridge HPLC and UHPLC Columns are available in a broad range of sorbent particles and sizes: XBridge eXtended Perfomance (XP) 2.5 µm Columns for rapid analytical UHPLC separations; 3.5 and 5 µm HPLC columns for reliable analytical method development; and 5 and 10 µm optimum bed density (OBD) preparative columns for purification chromatography.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_X_Bridge_Columns_b0b55de501/Waters-XBridge-Columns.jpg" alt="Waters: XBridge Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_X_Bridge_Columns_b0b55de501/thumbnail_Waters-XBridge-Columns.jpg 203w," sizes="100vw" width="900" height="691">

Waters XBridge BEH Phenyl HPLC Columns

Waters XBridge BEH Phenyl columns provide complementary selectivity to C18 stationary phases, especially for polyaromatic compounds.

XBridge BEH Phenyl columns provide complementary selectivity to C18 stationary phases, especially for polyaromatic compounds. This most chemically stable commercially available Phenyl sorbent on the market and provides you with ultra-low column bleed, long column lifetimes and excellent peak shape.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_Protein_C4_HPLC_Columns_0aa4f56918.jpeg" alt="Waters: XBridge BEH Phenyl HPLC Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_Protein_C4_HPLC_Columns_0aa4f56918.jpeg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h4>Specifications</h4><ul><li>Chemistry: Phenyl</li><li>Separation Mode: Reversed Phase</li><li>Particle Substrate: Hybrid</li><li>pH Range Min: 1 pH</li><li>pH Range Max: 12 pH</li><li>Maximum Pressure: 6000 psi (415 Bar)</li><li>Endcapped: Yes</li><li>Bonding Technology: Phenyl-Hexyl</li><li>Silanol Activity: Low</li><li>Particle Shape: Spherical</li><li>System: HPLC</li><li>Particle Technology: BEH</li><li>USP Classification: L11</li><li>Carbon Load: 15 %</li></ul><h4>The Waters XBridge BEH Phenyl HPLC Column is also available in these types:</h4><h5>Waters XBridge BEH Phenyl Column with eConnect Column Tag</h5><ul><li>This column comes equipped with an electronic eConnect column tag containing unique column-specific information. These NFC-enabled device-tagged columns were developed to automatically identify, track and digitally trace column use history. eConnect columns can be used on any HPLC, but its advantages are unlocked when used with the Waters Alliance iS System running Empower software.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_Column_with_e_Connect_Column_Tag_c056302ec7.jpeg" alt="Waters: XBridge BEH Phenyl Column with eConnect Column Tag" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_X_Bridge_BEH_C18_Column_with_e_Connect_Column_Tag_c056302ec7.jpeg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="660" height="440"><h5>Waters XBridge BEH Phenyl XP Column</h5><ul><li>Packed in ultra-low dispersion hardware, 2.5 µm eXtended Performance [XP] columns enable exceptional separation performance, robustness and throughput for HPLC assays while enabling a seamless transition path toward UPLC adoption.&nbsp;</li><li>Maximum Pressure: 10000 psi (690 Bar)</li><li>System: UHPLC, UPLC</li></ul><h3>XBridge Columns</h3><h4>Particle stability and performance for methods development</h4>Withstanding extreme operating conditions like high pH and high temperatures is essential for methods development. XBridge HPLC and UHPLC Columns utilize Ethylene Bridged Hybrid (BEH) Particle Technology and are built to withstand high pH, high temperatures, and other extreme operating conditions like volatile eluents, for a wide range of small molecule and biomolecule LC-MS analysis.XBridge HPLC and UHPLC Columns are available in a broad range of sorbent particles and sizes: XBridge eXtended Perfomance (XP) 2.5 µm Columns for rapid analytical UHPLC separations; 3.5 and 5 µm HPLC columns for reliable analytical method development; and 5 and 10 µm optimum bed density (OBD) preparative columns for purification chromatography.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Waters_X_Bridge_Columns_b0b55de501/Waters-XBridge-Columns.jpg" alt="Waters: XBridge Columns" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Waters_X_Bridge_Columns_b0b55de501/thumbnail_Waters-XBridge-Columns.jpg 203w," sizes="100vw" width="900" height="691">

Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software for the Characterization of Biotherapeutics

Simplify comprehensive biotherapeutic attribute characterization with advanced capabilities to increase throughput and confidence in a connected environment.

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt7" comp-id="A1"><div>Discover how the features of Thermo Scientific BioPharma Finder Software are engineered to support the world of complex biopharmaceutical characterization. Featuring novel data processing algorithms and easy-to-interpret data visualization tools, the software supports users looking to confidently characterize biopharmaceuticals.Power BioPharma Finder&nbsp;Software with the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1821"> Thermo Scientific Ardia Platform</a> to automate file centralization during acquisition, expand file access, enable report creation and result sharing, and remove data management barriers from your daily routine.<div><h3>Key benefits</h3></div><div><ul><li>Confident characterization: Explore a solution for confident animo acid sequence characterization with the Peptide Mapping Analysis module featuring a novel MS2 prediction algorithm.</li><li>Customized Nucleotide sequence support: Leverage the ability to create customized nucleotide sequences to support confirmation with the Oligonucleotide Analysis module featuring an improved MS2 fragmentation model (available in BioPharma Finder Software version 5.3).</li><li>Efficient data handling: Move through vast amounts of data with remarkable efficiency using the Intact Mass Analysis module. With innovative deconvolution algorithms and features, you can generate multi-consensus reports effortlessly, providing a comprehensive view of your results.</li><li>Unparalleled Modification Exploration and Flexibility: The Top-Down Analysis module empowers you to search through an extensive range of modifications, even at the per-peak level. With multiple fragmentation modes and a cross-array processing algorithm, you have the flexibility to explore your samples in greater detail.</li><li>Seamless integration: See how easy it is to move from sophisticated characterization using BioPharma Finder Software to confident quantitation in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/76">Chromeleon CDS software</a> with benefits added by the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1821">Ardia Platform</a> including connecting instrument data, supporting global access and centralizing BioPharma Finder reports.</li></ul><h3>Learn more about BioPharma Finder Software</h3><div>The right combination of data and software makes all the difference in accurately characterizing molecules, especially for large molecule.<h4>Peptide mapping analysis</h4>Characterization of a macromolecule comprised of an amino acid sequence can involve a lot of moving targets. Techniques for confident confirmation typically include comparisons of data collected against theoretical knowledge of the sequence. The best processing tools will also give users the ability to model probable sequences against the data collected with easy-to-use tools to increase the confidence of the identification and supply the summary reports with easy-to-interpret results.<div><h5>Featured in the Peptide Mapping Analysis</h5><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_b88e243207.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: Processing with the novel MS2 algorithm in the Peptide Mapping Analysis module, generates a predictive model that includes Kinetical predictions that are compared with the measured spectra to increase confidence in the identification." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_b88e243207.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="540"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_2_6dda72b394.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: These processing tools, when combined, produce intuitive result review tools including comprehensive coverage maps, deep dive spectral comparison views and graphical sample comparison options." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_2_6dda72b394.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600"><div><h5>Detect and quantify host cell proteins</h5></div><div>The sensitivity of the detection algorithm and prediction analytics allow for high confidence even for low abundance targets to support residuals applications like Host Cell Protein (HCP) analysis.</div><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_3_e493898dc1.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: Detect and quantify host cell proteins." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_3_e493898dc1.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600"></div><h4>Oligonucleotide analysis</h4><div>Sequence confirmation for oligonucleotides can be daunting. Take the question out of sequence confirmation with our enhanced MS2 predictive algorithms that can iteratively create the best array of possibilities without iterating into infinity. Summarize your characterization with visual tools, generate easy-to-interpret results and enhance collaboration by saving and sharing reports in a connected environment.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h5>Featured in the Oligonucleotide Analysis module</h5><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_4_f709ce5528.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: The oligonucleotide sequence editor provides an easy-to-use interface for quickly and easily building and visualizing customized oligonucleotide sequences. Build out multiple expected sequences from custom building block subunits, a wide selection of modifications from the predefined list or with user-defined custom modifications." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_4_f709ce5528.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_5_f204e2cd40.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: Eliminate alternative possibilities based on the entered sequence with the random sequence generator and leverage the in silico digest tools to support confident sequence verification - all using an updated MS2 prediction algorithm (available in BioPharma Finder Software version 5.3)." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_5_f204e2cd40.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_6_f7f2d9e029.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: Perform mRNA mapping with selected in silico mRNA digestion or define the cleavage locations manually. Dig into the identity of fragments and expected or unexpected modifications and assess the overall coverage with intuitive visual coverage maps." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_6_f7f2d9e029.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600"></div><h4>Intact mass analysis</h4><div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt2" comp-id="B1"><div>Intact analysis on its face is a simple mathematical calculation used to deconvolute a series of m/z values into components but throw in the complexity of large molecule targets with modifications in a mixture of other like-molecules and mass accuracy becomes harder to achieve. No matter your data resolution, leverage innovative software tools engineered to filter and process through complex spectra with the Intact Analysis module. Discover how to quickly acquire and process batches of samples supported by a central data location on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1821">Ardia Platform</a> and speed through large batch-to-batch comparison studies to create summaries with connected multi-consensus reports.<div><h5>Featured in the Intact Analysis module</h5><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_7_72cfbd44c3.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: Accurately determine molecular weights utilizing the Sliding Window algorithm coupled with our optimized Xtract (for high resolution) and Respect (for lower resolution) deconvolution algorithms. Achieve comprehensive detection, even for co-eluting, low-intensity components in complex mixtures and account for any shifts in retention time." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_7_72cfbd44c3.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="323"></div><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_8_d0c92fbca9.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: Use the expanded sequence matching capabilities for oligonucleotides which includes the ability to perform Terminal Truncation Searching from either the 3' or 5' terminus, facilitating the identification of impurities with greater ease. " srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_8_d0c92fbca9.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_9_d345484402.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: The intact mass analysis of heavily modified oligonucleotides presents analytical and data processing challenges due to the frequent usage of sulfur modifications. Pairing Thermo Scientific Orbitrap mass spectrometers with BioPharma Finder Software allows for confident intact mass identification of phosphorothioate conversion of oligonucleotides with less than 5 ppm error." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_9_d345484402.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600"></div></div></div><h4>Top-down analysis</h4><div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt2" comp-id="B1"><div>Higher order structure characterization requires a combination of some of the most variable sample treatment techniques, variable data acquisition techniques, and combined or complex data processing techniques. Looking to gently pry apart large complexes without reducing them to their smallest parts and understand them is an art and a science that can be supported by the Top-Down Analysis module. Explore the tools offered to help refine the field of predicted possibilities without restricting them, the support for multi fragmentation mode data, and the easy-to-use multi-consensus summaries to understand your molecule.<div><h5>Featured in the Top-Down Analysis module</h5><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_10_7e7ef85413.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: With the ProSightBP processing tool users can set variable or static sites for modification, select peak specific deconvolution parameters and even select peak specific sequence searching then let ProSightBP create the predictions. Combine the data from multi fragmentation modes including CID, HCD, ETD, EThcD, and UVPD resulting in confident identification." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_10_7e7ef85413.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_11_e3c9f5084b.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: Combining the predictive power of ProSight BP against the deconvoluted accurate mass with the sequence coverage from ETD and UVPD fragmentation reveals a comprehensive set of results to support confident molecule characterization." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_11_e3c9f5084b.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600"></div></div></div></div><h4>Connecting to the Ardia Platform</h4><div>Living in a world connected by networks that enable people to share everything doesn’t have to stop in the lab. With the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1821"> Ardia Platform</a> see how easy it can be to automatically centralize files, connect into those files from anywhere and process them with BioPharma Finder Software or any connected application.&nbsp;&nbsp;<div><h5>Featured enhancements through connection</h5><div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt2" comp-id="B1"><div>Faster data review<ul><li>Review a result generated by another colleague without having to import the results, open it from the shared secured Ardia Platform data repository, make comments or changes, and the software will automatically generate a new version to record the changes.</li></ul>Better data management with centralized secured data<ul><li>All results are securely saved in one place, no more finding the “right” computer or hard drive that contains the experiment and data.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_12_b6a814cd90.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: Keep data secure and controlled. Gain insights into file history, method history, and manage user access with control." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_12_b6a814cd90.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_13_1e3b879f18.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ BioPharma Finder™ Software: Save and review individual reports without having to open BioPharma Finder Software for oligonucleotide, peptide mapping and intact mass applications. Utilize default reporting templates to speed development of customized reports and effectively modify templates to achieve desired result summary with the help of the customizable report designer." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Bio_Pharma_Finder_Software_13_1e3b879f18.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1160" height="600">Enable collaboration on a global scale in a secure fashion to collaborate, compare, track, and finalize peptide results and workbooks using dynamic versioning history. Accelerate method optimization and review through a shared secure environment.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Thermo Scientific SII for Empower Software

Incorporate and operate Thermo Scientific UHPLC, HPLC, GC, and IC instruments within other vendors' software platforms with the Thermo Scientific™ SII for Empower 3 Software plug-in.

<div id="product-description">Incorporate and operate Thermo Scientific UHPLC, HPLC, GC, and IC instruments within other vendors' software platforms with the Thermo Scientific™ Standard Instrument Integration (SII) for Empower 3 Software plug-in. The SII for Empower 3 plug-in is based on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/76">Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ Chromatography Data System (CDS)</a> and offers unique and smart features that deliver maximum ease-of-use, reliability, and performance. It also enables Thermo Scientific™ chromatography systems to be operated and controlled by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/627">Waters™ Empower™ 3 CDS software</a>.</div><div>While Chromeleon CDS is the recommended software for control of Thermo Scientific UHPLC, HPLC, GC, and IC instruments due to its maximum ease of use, reliability, and performance, other vendors' CDS software can also incorporate and operate these instruments with the SII for Empower™ 3 Software plug-in.The SII for Empower™ Software installs and uses portions of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/76">Chromeleon CDS</a>, such as the Services Manager, Instrument Configuration Manager, Instrument View, and Instrument Method Editor, to deliver flawless integration of Thermo Scientific LC, IC, and GC instrumentation into Empower™ 3 CDS without loss of functionality. Instrument control, data acquisition, and data processing are performed completely under Empower™ 3 Software.Configure your instruments Up to four instruments can be configured per Empower™ node using the standard Chromeleon Instrument Configuration Manager.Control your instruments SII for Empower™ Software provides a complete set of commands because they are present under native Chromeleon CDS control. For the user, this means that all the Chromeleon CDS tools and advanced features, such as preparing the next sample during an ongoing analysis, can be implemented to increase productivity and receive more data with fewer injections.SII for Empower™ controls the following systems:<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products?category=37&amp;manufacturerItems=3&amp;search=Vanquish">Thermo Scientific™ Vanquish™ HPLC and UHPLC systems</a></li><li>Thermo Scientific™ UltiMate™ 3000 HPLC systems</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/410">Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ ICS-6000 HPIC™ system</a></li><li>Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ ICS-5000 HPIC™ system</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/408">Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ Integrion™ HPIC™ system</a></li><li>Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ Aquion™ system</li><li>Thermo Scientific™ TRACE™ 1300 GC systems</li></ul>Monitoring instrument status within Empower™ can be performed using the Empower™ Control Panel. Here, an enhanced SII Instrument View is easily accessed to provide further options to control and monitor the instrument and its modules.Instrument Methods Setting up an instrument method is simple, intuitive, and fast due to the SII for Empower™ Instrument Method Wizard and Editor, both of which are integrated into the Instrument Method Editor of Empower™. The wizard guides the user through all modules, enabling the entry of all necessary information, while the editor allows the review and modification of all aspects of a method.Process your data Complete data processing takes place inside Empower™ Software, which allows you to use all functionalities as you would normally, for example, overlay of chromatograms or other channels like pressure traces. The Empower™ user experience does not change for any data processing aspect.</div>

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