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August 11, 2023Bioburden is the term used to describe microbial contamination of a product prior to sterilization. Microorganisms can be introduced at any point during the manufacturing process through raw materials, the environment,humans, or during the final stage of cleaning and packaging. Since the sources of contamination can vary widely, a product's bioburden can fluctuate from batch to batch, routine bioburden testing is recommended [1].
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July 14, 2023
Solid-phase cytometry is an application used to rapidly detect microorganisms in water, air, and food samples. Aside from being more sensitive than conventional bacteria culture methods, it is a much more time-efficient alternative to traditional methods that may take days.
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July 14, 2023Cross-Flow Velocity (CFV) is the linear velocity of the flow tangential to the membrane surface and is reported in [m/sec] or [ft/sec]. It refers to the velocity at which a fluid or gas flows across a solid surface or through a porous medium. It is a key test parameter to investigate in various fields and applications due to its significant impact on fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and mass transfer processes.
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July 14, 2023Clean Beaches Week, which is celebrated annually from July 1-7 in the U.S., is a weeklong celebration to honor our beaches and highlight the importance of keeping them clean.
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June 13, 2023One of the greatest environmental challenges of our time is to eradicate plastic pollution. So much so, that #BeatPlasticPollution is the rally cry for this year's World Environment Day, celebrated globally on the 5th June 2023.
There are several ways to tackle the scourge of plastic pollution, but ultimately we need to transition to a circular economy if we wish to reduce the amount of waste we generate. Some common solutions for reducing plastic waste include reducing, reusing, and recycling. But how effective are these tactics?
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June 13, 2023National Hydration Day is celebrated every year on June 23, in the United States. Keeping properly hydrated is essential to good health, and water consumption is often the first source that comes to mind. If water isn’t your cup of tea, fear not! There are several other beverages and foods that can help you stay healthy.
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June 13, 2023Oysters are filter feeding organisms that act as natural filters in aquatic ecosystems. Oysters are found in brackish water of coastal estuaries where freshwater and seawater mix. Estuaries are highly productive ecosystems, which provide a diverse range of habitats that support a rich biodiversity. Being somewhat protected from wave action, they also serve as important breeding grounds for fish and shellfish such as oysters [1].
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June 09, 2023Sterlitech will be in New Orleans, Louisiana to exhibit at the 50th Annual NAOSMM Conference and Tradeshow [Booth #38]. The event will be held at The Sheraton New Orleans Hotel from July 30 - August 4, 2023.Â
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May 12, 2023Sterlitech will be in Boston, MA to exhibit at the 2023 BIO International Convention [Booth #2779].
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May 12, 2023In last month’s article, we discussed what liposome extrusion is, its methods, and applications. This month, we will highlight several practical applications for liposomes.