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A team of scientists at the University of California, Berkeley developed a wearable sensor to monitor an individual’s health based upon their sweat. The sensor is constructed as a patch with a spiral-patterned microfluidic component where sweat samples can flow and be analyzed.[1] It has shown potential for monitoring sodium and fluid loss, and in some cases potassium.[1] The team would like to develop the technology into a bloodless glucose monitor.

Certified and quality-tested, our refurbished test skids are readily available at reduced prices together with a 12-month service warranty.What are Sterlitech Refurbished Test Skids? Our refurbished test skids are Skid Mounted Membrane Filtration Systems which were returned by our customers after completing their rental period. These skids are available as digital or analog configurations.

Sterlitech has been collaborating with renowned global names in the filtration industry for the past decade. Our most recent partnership is with Rocker Scientific, a Taiwan-based manufacturer of filtration products with a global sales network, to offer a complete range of vacuum filtration equipment. Ultimately, this partnership will help us meet your laboratory needs. To know how, you may read our Press Release.

The Amazon region in the province of Sucumbíos, Ecuador has been affected by millions or potentially billions of gallons of oily waste brought by the activities of the oil industry operating in the region since the early ‘70s.[1] Maricela Granda, a 25-year-old environmental biotechnology engineer from Sucumbíos, hopes to contribute in securing water supply for the region with a new idea. She observed the structure of the banana pseudostem (“false trunk” of the banana plant that is cut down and discarded during harvest period) and investigated its potential use in purifying the oil-contaminated waters in her locality.[2][3][4] Collaborating with universities, institutions, and like-minded youth, Ms. Granda developed a filter containing banana pseudostem intended to absorb hydrocarbon contaminants from water. Currently, her team is now working on a final design that will meet all water quality parameters in accordance to standards of the World Health

Pore size rating is among the key selection criteria for membrane filters as it indicates the extent of particle size (including microorganisms) that can effectively be retained in a filtration application. With its importance, manufacturers are compelled to provide pore size ratings as accurately as possible.

Inhalation of respirable crystalline silica (RCS) dust causes debilitating and often fatal lung diseases. Silicosis, its primary manifestation, leads to scarring and hardening of the lungs, which makes it difficult for the affected person to breathe. Exposure occurs when rock-based materials are cut, crushed, or blasted, forming fine particles of RCS. These are typically encountered in the construction, mining, and abrasive blasting industries, to name a few. Consequently, workers from these industries are at high risk from the dangers of inhaling RCS.

Home to some 10.5 million residents, the City of Chennai off the coast of Bengal Bay in southeastern India is currently facing its worst water crisis yet, dubbed as Day Zero.[1] The coastal city is the first to fall victim to day zero as its four main water reservoirs have gone dry.

The National Association of Scientific Materials Managers (NAOSMM) will be holding its 46th Annual Conference & Trade Show, July 27 to August 2, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We are excited to participate in this trade show for the 6th consecutive year and look forward to meeting you all at our booth, No. 23! We’re also looking forward to co-sponsoring the Tuesday Evening Out event at the show, as part of the Independent Laboratory Distributors Association (ILDA).

With around 220 million infected in 2017, schistosomiasis (“snail fever”) remains a major public health concern, especially in the endemic regions of Africa which account for about 90% of cases worldwide [1]. Schistosomiasis is caused by tiny, parasitic flatworms carried and released by certain species of freshwater snails. Infection occurs when individuals come into contact with contaminated water. The disease burdens low-income communities in developing regions with poor access to safe sources of water and sanitary facilities.

Tune in to Sterlitech’s upcoming live webinar this August 12, at 8:00 am PST. Join our membrane experts, Dr. Sepideh Jankhah and Dr. Sara Azari, as they equip you with the practical knowledge and skills to help you choose the right polymeric flat sheet membrane for your next application.