10.12.2025

FREE WEBINAR: From Regulation to Resolution: Smarter Microplastics Analysis with FTIR and Raman Microscopy

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From Regulation to Resolution: Smarter Microplastics Analysis with FTIR and Raman Microscopy

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Join us for a focused session exploring the fast-evolving landscape of microplastics research and compliance. In this webinar, Thermo Fisher Scientific experts will walk you through the full journey — from understanding today’s regulatory expectations to mastering analytical techniques that reveal what’s hidden in your samples.

Agenda
10:00 – 10:30 | Dr. Maximilian Ries
Introduction to Microplastics and Regulation
Get up to speed on current and emerging microplastics legislation, global standards, and their implications for analytical laboratories and industry.

10:30 – 11:00 | Dr. Barbara Bravo

Sample Preparation Approaches
Learn proven strategies and practical tips for microplastics collection, isolation, and pre-analysis preparation — ensuring quality data and reproducible results.

11:00 – 11:15 | Coffee Break

11:15 – 12:00 | Dr. Barbara Bravo

Analytical Techniques and Applications
Explore how FTIR and Raman microscopy enable detailed characterization and imaging of microplastics. See real-world application examples demonstrating how spectroscopy supports regulatory compliance, product safety, and environmental monitoring.

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Speakers (2)

Bravo, Barbara
Sr Product SpecialistMeasurement Control and Sample Identification

Barbara Bravo is a Product Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific, with a focus on FTIR and Raman microspectroscopy solutions for environmental and materials-analysis applications. She has co-authored key application notes on microplastics and vibrational-spectroscopy workflows, helping labs translate complex analytical techniques into actionable insights. In her role, Barbara partners with research and industrial customers to deliver practical, cutting-edge spectroscopy solutions, bridging instrumentation expertise with real-world sample-preparation and data-interpretation challenges.

Ries, Maximilian
Business Development Manager EMEASpectroscopy

Dr. Maximilian Ries is a business development manager for FTIR and Raman spectroscopy at Thermo Fisher Scientific GmbH, where he supports research and industry partners in applying vibrational spectroscopy to environmental, materials, pharmaceutical, and battery-analysis workflows. .Since joining Thermo Fisher, he has bridged technical and business development roles, contributing to the adoption of advanced spectroscopy solutions across Europe and beyond. His current work centres on connecting laboratory insights with real-world process optimization in emerging materials and energy technologies.