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As we turn the page into a new year and our 25th anniversary in the industry, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued trust and partnership. We truly value the opportunity to support your work and remain committed to helping you achieve your goals.

Acetonitrile is one of the most widely used organic solvents in the pharmaceutical industry. Its polarity, miscibility with water, and low viscosity make it suitable in applications such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) synthesis, and ingredient concentration applications.

We’re excited to introduce Lexi Simpkins, Ph.D. as Sterlitech’s new Bioprocessing Sales Representative!

Maintaining low particle counts is critical in the process of packaging pharmaceuticals, particularly for liquid products that must meet strict sterility and cleanliness requirements, as particulate contamination can be introduced from raw materials, processing equipment, tubing connections, and the surrounding environment. Without effective control, these particles can compromise product quality, process consistency, and regulatory compliance.  

Introducing a new feature designed to make your product selection process smoother than ever. The Related Products tab is now available on product pages throughout our website. This enhancement helps you quickly find alternative options, compatible accessories, and complementary items that support your applications. 

In Part 1 of this series, we explored membrane technologies commonly applied in produced water treatment, with a focus on the membrane types used to target key contaminants across different treatment stages. This second installment focuses on the testing systems required to accurately evaluate membrane performance under corrosive, high-pressure conditions that closely resemble field environments. Effective system design and material selection are essential for generating reliable data and supporting the scale-up of produced water treatment processes.

Oleophobic is a special type of material that has either an innate resistance or a special surface treatment to resist wicking of low surface tension liquids. Derived from the Greek words oleum (oil) and phobos (fear), oleophobic literally means “oil-fearing”. These materials repel oil and oil-like substances, making them essential for protecting sensitive components. One way to determine a material’s oleophobic property is by observing how a liquid droplet beads on the surface—the wider the contact angle, the greater the resistance to wetting. 

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is a powerful analytical technique used in laboratories to separate, identify, and quantify components in a sample. Proper sample preparation is crucial for achieving accurate and reliable results. One essential step in this process is filtration using syringe filters to remove particulates that could clog the HPLC column and interfere with analysis. 

Seattle’s biotechnology scene is making global headlines, producing three Nobel Prize winners in just two years — a reflection of the region’s growing influence in scientific innovation.  

Produced water, a major byproduct of oil and gas extraction, contains hydrocarbons, salts, metals, and chemicals, with chloride and sodium being most prevalent. The water-to-oil ratio can range from 3 to 10, depending on the well. Managing this complex wastewater is challenging, driving the use of membrane technologies that efficiently meet discharge and reuse standards compared to conventional methods.