Exploring molecular interactions through NMR spectroscopy
What Awaits You:
Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is a powerful analytical technique widely used in the speciality chemicals, agro chemicals and polymer industry. Here are some key applications which will be discussed:
Speciality Chemicals Segment:
- Structure Elucidation: NMR is essential for determining the molecular structure of complex organic compounds. This is crucial for developing new speciality & agro chemicals with specific properties.
- Reaction Monitoring: NMR can monitor chemical reactions in real-time, providing insights into reaction mechanisms and kinetics. This helps in optimizing reaction conditions and improving yields.
- Purity and Quality Control: NMR is used to assess the purity of chemical products and detect impurities. This ensures that the final products meet stringent quality standards.
- Material Characterization: Solid-state NMR is employed to study the properties of polymers, catalysts, and other materials. It provides information on molecular dynamics and structural organization.
- Quantitative Analysis: NMR can quantify the concentration of different components in a mixture, making it valuable for formulation and process control.
Polymer Industry Segment:
- Structural Analysis: NMR helps in determining the chemical structure of polymers, including the identification of monomer units, sequence distribution, and branching.
- Molecular Dynamics: Solid-state NMR provides insights into the molecular dynamics of polymer chains, which is essential for understanding properties like flexibility, toughness, and glass transition temperature.
- Cross-Link Density: Time-domain NMR (TD-NMR) is used to measure the cross-link density in elastomers, which is important for assessing the mechanical properties and durability of rubber materials.
- Crystallinity and Morphology: NMR techniques can quantify the degree of crystallinity in polymers and provide information on the morphology of semi-crystalline polymers, blends, and composites.
- Additives and Impurities: NMR can detect and quantify additives, plasticizers, and impurities in polymer formulations, ensuring quality control and compliance with specifications.
- Polymerization Monitoring: NMR is used to monitor polymerization reactions in real-time, helping in optimizing reaction conditions and achieving desired polymer properties.
Learn from the Experts:
Our industrial experts - true NMR professionals from BASF, Best Crop Science and Bruker BioSpin - will guide you through real-world applications and case studies. They’ll show you how NMR advances polymer and speciality chemicals research.
NMR Sessions and live Demos:
Brace yourself for some live Demos on our Fourier 80 Benchtop NMR system and its applications in industrial sector.
Network and Collaborate:
Share experiences, discuss challenges, and explore potential collaborations.
Secure your spot now as seats are limited and embark on this exciting journey!
With best regards,
Your Bruker Team
Date: Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Venue: Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT), Mumbai
Address: Institute of Chemical Technology (ICT)
Nathalal Parekh Marg, Near Khalsa College,
Matunga East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400019
Seminar at: ICT Auditorium
Time: 9:30 A.M. until 06:00 P.M.
Presentations from 9:30 AM until 01:30 PM
followed by Fourier 80 Benchtop NMR sessions.
Agenda (Industry): 23rd October 2024
| Time | Topics |
| 09:30 am | Registration |
| 10:00 am | Inauguration |
| Session 1 - NMR Application in Speciality Chemicals |
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| 10:20 am | NMR Applications in Specialty Chemicals Speaker: Dr. Sandesh C. J.. Team Lead, BASF India Ltd. |
| 11:15 am | Tea / Coffee Break |
| 11:30 am | NMR Applications in Pesticides / Agrochemicals Speaker: Dr. Rajendra Kharul, General Manager R&D, Best Crop Science |
| 12:30 pm | Quantificative Analysis by NMR Speaker: Dr. Chandrashekhar N., Applications Scientist & Head of Bruker Academy, Bruker |
| 01:30 pm | Lunch Break |
| Session 2 - Benchtop NMR Applications for Research and QA in Industry | |
| 02:00 pm | Applications of Benchtop NMR in Industry (Specialty Chemicals) Speaker: Dr. Uday Prabhu, Sales Manager and Application Scientist, Bruker |
| 03:00 pm | Live Remote Session for Demonstration on Bruker Benchtop NMR - continued |
| 03:45 pm | Tea / Coffee Break |
| 04:00 pm | Live Remote Session for Demonstration on Benchtop (Remote session from Bruker Lab) |
| 05:15 pm | Interation with Bruker Applications Team |
| 05:45 pm | Closing Remarks |
| 06:00 pm | End of Event |