Industry Spotlight

Automatized Mineralogy Applications in Critical Materials

• Mineral textural data is highly dependent on how it is calculated. In some cases, valuable insights may be lost due to unsuitable particle categorization.
• Al emplear esquemas de categorización que incorporan una gama más amplia de parámetros a nivel de partículas, como las proporciones minerales y las relaciones de contacto, es posible generar agrupaciones distintas que reflejen con mayor precisión la textura mineral general en muestras con distribuciones minerales complejas.
• Textural mineral analysis should be flexible enough to meaningfully characterize complex textures when variability occurs. While a strict data structure is essential for downstream applications, it can, in some cases, hinder a proper understanding of the mineral assemblage present in the sample

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Scientific Instrumentation and Nanotechnology Applications

Quantum Design Latin America (QD-LATAM) provides scientific instruments for the characterization of materials and nanodevices, offering laboratory solutions and application support. Its portfolio includes cryogenic and magnetic platforms (PPMS, DynaCool, VersaLab, and MPMS) for measurements of physical properties, electronic transport, magnetization, and susceptibility, in addition to FusionScope, which integrates AFM into SEM microscopes for topographical, electrical, and magnetic correlation on the same sample. These solutions enable research and development in nanotechnology across areas such as: nanomagnetism and spintronics (MFM mapping, hysteresis, and anisotropy in thin films); nanoelectronics and 2D materials (KPFM, local conductivity, and Hall transport in graphene and dichalcogenides); nanofabrication and surface metrology (roughness, tribology, elastic modulus in sub-100 nm patterns); photonics and metamaterials (morphology–optical response relationships); catalysis and energy (nanoparticles, battery interfaces and electrocatalysts, ionic diffusion); and emerging quantum materials (superconductivity, electronic correlations, phase transitions). FusionScope’s AFM-SEM integration reduces instrument swaps, increases productivity, and streamlines workflows, while the PPMS/MPMS platforms automate complex sequences with precise control of temperature, field, and atmosphere. With local training, maintenance, and application consulting, QD-LATAM accelerates the path from proof of concept to reproducible validation at lab scale. Ready to support your advanced research.

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Innovations in Nanotechnology for Drug Delivery

At Merck Life Science, we drive innovation in drug delivery through advanced nanotechnology. Our expertise spans the development of functionalized nanoparticles that enable precise and controlled drug delivery, improving efficacy and reducing side effects. We work with materials such as biodegradable polymers, liposomes, and dendrimers, optimizing drug bioavailability and stability.
In addition, we promote state-of-the-art synthesis technologies, such as microfluidics and the confined impinging jet flash nanoprecipitation technique. These methodologies allow for rigorous control of nanoparticle size and uniformity, ensuring reproducible, scalable processes with improved active ingredient loading compared to traditional methods.
These innovative platforms facilitate the development of advanced therapies, including lipid nanoparticle-based vaccines and gene therapies. Merck and Sigma-Aldrich offer comprehensive solutions ranging from chemical synthesis to drug formulation and delivery, supporting the creation of more effective and personalized treatments to address today’s healthcare challenges.

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