How to Handle and Preserve Samples? Non-representative particulate matter and debris such as leaves, twigs, fecal matter, insects and fish should be removed from the sample if their inclusion is not warranted.
Microplastics, tiny pieces of plastic measuring less than 5mm in diameter, are a growing concern due to their environmental persistence and negative impact on both environmental and human health. Microplastics originate from a wide range of industrial and consumer sources, including pharmaceuticals.
Let’s kickoff the new year with the list of our most popular blog posts of 2022. If you missed any of the following posts, fear not; there’s time to catch up.
Suspended solids and other solid substances in wastewater. All freshwater sources contain solid matter, which can either be in the form of suspended solids or dissolved solids. The total of both of these forms is referred to as total solids (TS), which is the total amount of dried residual matter remaining after the water is evaporated without first having been filtered.
2023 Has Arrived! As the year comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the past 12 months and express our sincere gratitude for your continued support as we celebrated aiding in scientific research and advancement throughout the world.
December not only brings the joyful sounds of Jingle Bells and Mariah Carey to our ears, but also awakens our sense of smell. Holiday smells such as the aroma of pine from a freshly cut tree, the fireside smell of a crackling fireplace, the spicy aroma of mulled wine, or the smell of gingerbread cookies baking in the oven bring back nostalgic memories. But why is this so?
Every year the editors over at Time Magazine select 100 new innovative products or ideas that they feel have the most impact. This year, they took that a step further, highlighting 200 Best Inventions for the year. Here are our top favorites from this year's list.
Membrane filters can be defined as a microporous film that serves as a barrier, allowing the flow of fluids or gasses while preventing the passage of particles and microorganisms. These filters have specific ratings for their pore sizes which is vital to keep the microorganisms or particles which are bigger than the size of their pores through the process of surface capture. Membrane filtration utilizes pressure in order to force water or any other kind of carrier (fluid or gas) through a porous or semi-permeable membrane. This process separates the particulate matter that's suspended from the soluble and carrier components.
As 2022 comes to a close, we would like to extend our appreciation to all our customers for their continued support for Sterlitech. Over the course of the last year, we have made a significant effort to keep the prices of our products stable. However, with the recent escalation of prices in raw materials, labor, and transportation, we are announcing a price increase effective January 1, 2023.