Scientists, researchers and industry professionals are invited to attend a free, in-person workshop dedicated to understanding gas physisorption and its vital role in measuring surface area and porosity across a wide range of materials.
Hosted at Anton Paar UK in Luton, the one-day event will provide a comprehensive introduction to physisorption, combining expert-led theory with practical, hands-on training designed to help attendees generate reliable, reproducible surface characterisation data.
Reliable surface analysis is essential for informed decision-making in both academic and industrial settings, yet it is often more complex than it first appears. This workshop aims to simplify the process by guiding participants from sample preparation through to data interpretation, equipping them with the knowledge and confidence to develop methods, operate instrumentation and avoid common measurement pitfalls.
Event details
Date: Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Location: Anton Paar UK, 950 Capability Green, Luton, LU1 3LU
Registration deadline: 7 June 2026
Throughout the day, attendees will gain a practical understanding of how gas physisorption techniques can be applied effectively in real-world research and industrial environments.
Key learning outcomes
Participants will:
- Understand what gas physisorption measures, including surface area, pore volume and pore size distribution
- Gain hands-on experience in sample preparation, degassing and measurement techniques
- Learn how to select the right probe gas and method, including nitrogen, argon and CO₂
- Build confidence in interpreting adsorption isotherms and identifying pore structures
- Discover when BET analysis is appropriate and when alternative models such as DFT should be used
- Improve data analysis skills, including selecting the correct BET linear region
- Recognise common measurement artefacts and avoid forced data fitting
- Understand hysteresis and capillary condensation and their impact on results
- Develop troubleshooting skills and apply best practice for reliable data
The workshop will be delivered by Anton Paar application and product specialists and is designed to be highly practical and directly applicable to everyday laboratory work. Lunch and refreshments will be provided, and each attendee will receive a copy of the IUPAC Technical Reference on Physisorption of Gases.
With limited spaces available, interested participants are encouraged to register before the 7 June deadline.
To learn more and to register for the free workshop, visit the Anton Paar website or contact the team via email, for the UK info.uk@anton-paar.com and for Ireland info.ie@anton-paar.com
