Environmental analysis lab products reviewed by our scientists

From pesticide testing to wastewater analysis, whatever your environmental analysis involves, find reviews of lab products that could supplement your research

7 Dec 2022
Ellen Simms
Product and Reviews Editor

Editorial article

Choosing the right lab equipment can be a complex decision. That’s why SelectScience® lab product reviews can be a valuable tool, enabling you to make an informed choice and hear what other scientists involved in environmental analysis have to say about the lab products they use.

We’ve pulled together some reviews on essential laboratory instrumentation for environmental research that could benefit your laboratory’s workflows. From pesticide residues and contamination to waste water testing and imaging, find out what kind of experiences other lab manager, researchers and laboratory technicians have had with these products.

Enviro-Clean® Universal Cartridges by UCT, Inc.

"I've been using this product for years without any issues. Results are reproducible and accurate, Great product." Eduardo Morales, Weck Laboratories.

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Biotage® Horizon 3100 by Biotage

"Result for the oil and grease analyses have become more accurate since we bought the instrument and analysts' work more trustworthy." David de Hita, Servicios de la Comarca de Pamplona, SA.

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PAL Smart SPME Arrow by CTC Analytics AG

"We use the SPME Arrow for taste and odor analysis. It produces very reproducible results and is robust. Typically lasts for 600 injections or longer." Stephanie Rider, NYC Department of Environmental Protection.

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Zetasizer Nano ZS by Malvern Panalytical

"This analyzer is very helpful in drinking water treatment operation. It helps the operators to adjust the coagulant dosage in just few minutes. It is user friendly. It was running for 6 years without major maintenance, and it is still gives very reliable results" Lilian Nguyen, City of Houston.

FlowCam 8000 by Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies

"Absolutely love the FlowCam for phytoplankton monitoring - much faster than using a traditional microscope for counting, etc. Also means that every daily flow run can be saved which means you can go back to old runs from past years/months etc. Very easy to use the machine - would recommend using the FlowCam university which helps you understand how to use the instrument/tips for analysis."Hannah Bloomer, Scottish Sea Farms.

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ultraWAVE by Milestone

"Completely break down samples such as animal feeds and animal source foods so they are ready for heavy metal and essential elemental analysis. ultraWAVE microwave digestion system decreased digestion times, due to the use of closed vessels made of chemically inert materials and direct heating of sample solution, resulted in significantly higher sample throughput from our recent trends." Gutema Idesa, VDFACA.

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FlowCam 8000

Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies, Inc

Through its exceptional image quality and the widest size range available, FlowCam® 8000 represents state-of-the-art particle imaging technology. Analyze thousands of particles in less than a minute and comprehensively characterize the size, count, morphology, and identity of subvisible and visible particulates in their native solvent.

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PAL Smart SPME Arrow

CTC Analytics AG

The PAL smart SPME Arrow is a new patented technology for micro-extraction combining trace level sensitivity with high mechanical robustness.

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ultraWAVE SRC (Single Reaction Chamber) Microwave Digestion System

Milestone

ultraWAVE has already revolutionized and enhanced the way analytical chemists think to sample preparation for trace metal analysis in hundreds of laboratories all over the world. ultraWAVE is based on the SRC (Single Reaction Chamber technology), invented by Milestone several years ago ( EP0728038B1 ). SRC technology achieves extraordinary performance capabilities combining microwave heating with a high-pressure reactor which acts simultaneously as microwave cavity and vessel.  

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Environmental Monitoring and TestingEnvironmental monitoring and testing uses handheld portable analyzers, kits, spectrometers or chromatography systems for air, water, soil, food and other sample testing. Useful features of analyzers such as BOD and COD include portability, easy calibration, automation and sensitivity.  Environmental test kits for pH, water, moisture, etc, should be accurate, sensitive, reliable, fast and easy to use.Waste WaterPesticidesPesticides are used to protect crops from diseases, pests and unwanted plants. They are classed as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and can be harmful to humans. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) currently regulates the use of pesticides in the USA. Contamination PreventionContamination prevention aims to control and minimize the risk of contamination during experiments. Biological safety cabinets and sterilization equipment are examples of technologies used to prevent contamination.Environmental ContaminationContaminants in the environment are harmful chemicals that are present in the air, land and water. These include pesticides, pharmaceuticals, persistent organic pollutants (POPs) and many more.Environmental AnalysisEnvironmental analysis describes a variety of tests that determine the effect of chemicals, processes and particulates such as persistent organic pollutants (POPs) have on the environment.Chemical Residues in FoodDrinking Water AnalysisAnalytical methods used to test the purity of drinking water include determining the level of contaminants abides to the level set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).