An overview of HRMS and Informatics solutions for structural elucidation workflows in lubricant additive package research and development.
In this eLearning session we will outline a simple and efficient workflow that uses high resolution mass spectrometry and statistical analysis of the acquired data to understand the differences between several automotive lubricant oils at a molecular level.
This approach is particularly useful in comparing two similar products and in the identification of differences between poorly performing and correctly performing prototype formulations the approach can also be used in the de-formulation of competitive products.
Eleanor Riches is a Principal Scientist in the Scientific Operations team at Waters Corporation, based in Wilmslow, U.K. Eleanor joined Waters in 2008 and currently works on high resolution mass spectrometry instruments with a particular focus on applications in the polymer, oil and petroleum industries.
Caitlyn works as a Senior Applications Scientist for the UK and Ireland regions covering pre and post sales applications support for both high resolution and tandem quadrupole mass spectrometers. Her focus is the chemicals and materials market and extractables and leachable applications. Prior to joining Waters, Caitlyn completed a PhD focusing on the application of HRMS and ion mobility to the analysis of lubricant oils
Tom has 35 years of experience in the petroleum industry, specialising in the delivery of forensic and problem solving /method development capabilities for BP Fuels and Lubricants businesses globally. He was also a member of the BP Science Council representing Analytical Science and led a BP wide Analytical Science network.Tom has published over 30 citable papers, 4 book chapters and has given over 60 presentations at conferences. He is a past Vice President of the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) Analytical Division and a past Chairman of the RSC Separation Science Group. In addition, Tom is a recipient of the Silver Jubilee Medal by the Chromatographic Society and a technical achievement award by the Energy Institute.
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