Monthly Archives: November 2021

Sterlitech would like to inform our customers that a limited quantity of Polycarbonate (PCT) 12 and 20 Micron membrane is currently available.  Momentarily, the 20 Micron is out of stock on our website, but we anticipate more before 2022’s first quarter closes.  Also, we expect to have stock of the 12 Micron by the end of January next year.

Sterlitech would like to notify our customers that we now offer additional Dow FilmTec flat sheet membranes for reverse osmosis. These are available in varied types, fluxes, and rejections. 

Equipment down time is never part of an experimental plan, but the reality is assembly instructions aren’t always clear, equipment needs to be maintained, and components need to be replaced with wear.  Or maybe, you’ve inherited a product and just aren’t sure whether you have all of the components or it’s in a ready state for use. Whether you’re a new user navigating initial start up, or a long time user in the middle of an experiment in need of immediate assistance, following paper manuals, written instructions, or waiting for a response can be trying.

Cancer is considered one of the world’s most serious illnesses. In 2021, the United States alone is expected to see 1,898,160 new cancer cases. As more people develop cancer, expenditures are projected to rise in the coming years, because cancer cannot be cured with a single, universal treatment, as it is characterized by a plethora of types and genetic mutations. Current standard care, such as chemotherapy and radiation, can successfully treat cancer, but not without side effects. Presently, when doctors use these methods, healthy tissues that aren’t cancerous are affected and tend to lead to unintended complications.

Tangential Flow Filtration (TFF), or Crossflow Filtration, is a physical separation technique that uses the size difference between the liquid particles and the membrane pores to separate them. A substantial distinction is established between ceramic (inorganic) and polymeric (organic) materials in the manufacture of TFF membranes. To address the restrictions of polymeric membranes, ceramic membranes were created in the 1980s, allowing TFF to be used in additional applications. Initially developed for its use in extreme conditions, ceramics have become mainstay membranes in a number of industries, including environmental, food and beverage, biopharma, chemical, gas, and electronics. However, costs associated with evaluating at scale may deter new users.