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Environmental Analysis, Pesticides, Contaminants & Sustainability: Technologies and resources to advance your research

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Explore resources and technology for wastewater analysis, DNA extraction, PFAS determination, and more

16 May 2023
Jemima Arnold
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Environmental analysis of pesticides and contaminants is essential in protecting the environment and limiting exposure to contaminated material that poses harm to wildlife and human health. In this special feature, we highlight some of the latest technological advancements in environmental analysis and how they are transforming pesticide analysis, sustainability, and other fields.

Read on to learn more about the challenges testing labs face in wastewater analysis, discover nucleic acid isolation kits for a range of difficult samples, gain insight into how weak anion exchange (WAX) solid phase extraction (SPE) cartridges can be used for LC-MS/MS analysis, consider how fully automated nutrient detection can be enabled, and much more.

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Wastewater: Expand your analysis spectrum and ensure compliance

Monitoring and treating wastewater is critical for environmental protection and public health. However, the analysis presents several challenges for testing labs. In this video, experts from BUCHI guide you through the analysis of wastewater.


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DNA/RNA: Rapid purification of DNA and RNA from a wide range of samples

Discover SPINeasy® nucleic acid isolation kits from MP Biomedicals which utilize silica-membrane technology in the form of spin columns, eliminating the need for toxic extractions or time-consuming alcohol precipitation.


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PFAS: LC-MS/MS analysis of 40 distinct PFAS in aqueous samples as per EPA 1633

Learn how Enviro-Clean® polymeric weak-anion exchange (WAX) SPE cartridges from UCT, Inc. were used in the LC-MS/MS analysis of 40 distinct per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in aqueous samples.


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Soil analysis: Fully automated analysis of nutrients and inorganics in soil extracts

Learn how Discrete Analyzers, such as the SmartChem® 450 from KPM Analytics, overcome challenges associated with continuous flow process and enable fully automated detection of nutrients in soil, plant, and fertilizer extracts.


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Expand your environmental analysis toolkit with these top resources:

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LC-MSLC-MS (liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry) systems and equipment are used for separation and quantitative analysis of complex mixtures, combining liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. Quantify proteins, contaminants, pesticides or screen for drug metabolites with a high level of sensitivity. LC-MS systems and equipment include reverse phase, normal phase and specialized columns integrated with various MS detectors such as time-of-flight (TOF), quadrupole, orbitrap or ion trap mass analyzers. LC-MS/MS instruments equipped with a qTOF or triple quadrupole analyzer give greater sensitivity and resolving power to your analysis. Find the best LC-MS equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.DNA / RNA Extraction and PurificationPurified DNA and RNA are required for numerous downstream molecular biology applications. Consequently, the importance of high-quality DNA/RNA extraction and purification equipment cannot be underestimated. Many purification kits are available and are typically optimized for nucleic acid type and source, including plasmid DNA, genomic DNA, mRNA, RNA and viral nucleic acid purification kits. Automated extraction and purification of nucleic acids can be implemented with magnetic bead separator instruments or high-throughput purification workstations. Find the best DNA/RNA extraction and purification equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.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.Solid-Phase ExtractionSolid-phase extraction (SPE) is used for clean-up, extraction and concentration of semi-volatile or non-volatile analytes from complex mixtures including blood, urine and food samples. Multiple formats are available for conducting SPE, including prepacked SPE cartridges, disks and microplates, as well as SPE sorbent powders for manual packing. SPE systems can be used to automate the process and extract multiple samples at once. Solid-phase microextraction (SPME) and supported liquid extraction (SLE) products are also available in the same formats. Find the best SPE, SLE and SPME equipment in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.PesticidesPesticides 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. 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.SustainabilitySustainability in research and industry focuses on reducing environmental impact, conserving resources, and promoting long-term ecological balance. Innovations in sustainable practices include renewable energy, waste reduction, and eco-friendly materials. Explore more sustainabile solutions in our peer-reviewed product directory; compare products, check reviews, and get pricing directly from manufacturers.

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