2022

39 posts from 2022

SterliTECH Tip: How to Select a Spacer

What is the purpose of spacers and shims used with the membrane test cells, and do I need them? Crossflow velocity (CFV) refers to the linear rate of...

Microbiology and Life Science News

International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies: What is a carbon footprint, and how can we reduce ours?

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines air pollution as the "contamination of the indoor or outdoor environment by any chemical, physical or...

Microbiology and Life Science News

SterliTECH Tip: What is Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)?

What is Chemical Oxygen Demand?. Chemical oxygen demand (COD) is the amount of dissolved oxygen needed to oxidize organic matter present in water. COD...

Product News

Product Consolidation Notice: Part Numbers 1160007 and 1160042

Effective immediately, Part Numbers 1160007 and 1160042 will be consolidated, with the former being kept active. Item 1160007, an Acrylic Sepa Cell,...

Microbiology and Life Science News

Fighting Schistosomiasis with the Right Information in Prevention, Cure, and Testing

Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by Schistosome flatworms and is considered one of the Neglected Tropical Diseases, which are a group of...

Microbiology and Life Science News

Plastic-eating Enzyme Could Stem the Tide of Plastic Entering the Oceans

A 2017 study(1) estimates that up to 2.41 million tons of plastic enters the ocean via rivers every year, but if one includes all land-based sources...

Filtration Resources

SterliTECH Tip: What is Molecular Weight Cut-Off (MWCO)?

Ultrafiltration and Nanofiltration membranes are used in a wide range of applications and industries to separate unwanted dissolved compounds from...

Filtration Resources

SterliTECH Tip: 4 Common Filter Performance Questions

Membranes don’t always perform as expected, but asking the right questions can reduce down time due to troubleshooting. Below are a few common...