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 | Exploiting Carbon-Based Composites for Bacterial Threat Detection Dr Duncan Sharp, Leeds Metropolitan University, speaking at Advances in Biodetection and Biosensors 2012. |
 | Contactless Impedance Analysis for Real-Time Cell Monitoring Tim Cox, Research Director, Institute of Bio-sensing Technology, speaking at Advances in Biodetection and Biosensors 2012. |
Biosensors
RI Technologies
This report gives an insight into the different types of Biosensors, and their applications in areas such as Medical Diagnostics, Pharma and Biotech, Food and Beverages, Environment Safety, Defense and Security, and other areas including mining and chemical industries.
Global Biodiesel Market
MarketsandMarkets
The limited availability of petrol and its surging prices have brought about the development of alternative fuels such as biodiesel, bioethanol, and biogas. This report analyzes the markets for the major feedstock currently used for biodiesel production and includes an in-depth analysis of transesterification.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Market: An Analysis
Koncept Analytics
In the present era, use of tobacco, polluted environment, poverty and aging population have become a major threat; all these factors account for a major cause of deaths by COPD. Market for COPD medication is growing with increasing prevalence rate worldwide and it has become the fourth leading cause of death.
Global Nuclear Air Filtration Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015
GlobalData
Nuclear industry plays a vital role in global power generation and defense sectors. Air cleaning system is a key component of the nuclear installations such as power generation units, fuel processing installations, nuclear energy research facilities and waste management.
Air Pollution Control Market for Coal - Fired Power Plants to 2020 - Increasing Plant Capacity to Present Growth Opportunities
GBI Research
The report gives an in-depth analysis of the global Air Pollution Control (APCE) market for coal-fired power plants, covering four major regions – North America (USA and Canada), Europe, Asia–Pacific and the Rest of the World (South and Central America, the Middle East and Africa).
RI Technologies
This report gives an insight into the different types of Biosensors, and their applications in areas such as Medical Diagnostics, Pharma and Biotech, Food and Beverages, Environment Safety, Defense and Security, and other areas including mining and chemical industries.
Global Biodiesel Market
MarketsandMarkets
The limited availability of petrol and its surging prices have brought about the development of alternative fuels such as biodiesel, bioethanol, and biogas. This report analyzes the markets for the major feedstock currently used for biodiesel production and includes an in-depth analysis of transesterification.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Market: An Analysis
Koncept Analytics
In the present era, use of tobacco, polluted environment, poverty and aging population have become a major threat; all these factors account for a major cause of deaths by COPD. Market for COPD medication is growing with increasing prevalence rate worldwide and it has become the fourth leading cause of death.
Global Nuclear Air Filtration Market Analysis and Forecasts to 2015
GlobalData
Nuclear industry plays a vital role in global power generation and defense sectors. Air cleaning system is a key component of the nuclear installations such as power generation units, fuel processing installations, nuclear energy research facilities and waste management.
Air Pollution Control Market for Coal - Fired Power Plants to 2020 - Increasing Plant Capacity to Present Growth Opportunities
GBI Research
The report gives an in-depth analysis of the global Air Pollution Control (APCE) market for coal-fired power plants, covering four major regions – North America (USA and Canada), Europe, Asia–Pacific and the Rest of the World (South and Central America, the Middle East and Africa).
Study Suggests Dairy Herd Water Quality Linked to Milk Production
A recently completed study of water supplies on Pennsylvania dairy farms found that about a quarter of those tested had at least one water-quality issue.
Environmental Law Institute Recognizes Penn State Wetlands Scientist
Robert P. Brooks, a wetlands scientist at Penn State, has received the 2013 National Wetlands Award for Science Research.
Low-Grade Cotton Brings Top Value in Oil Spill Cleanup
Ecologically friendly discovery is joint effort between Texas Tech University, Cotton Incorporated.
Global Warming Continues; Most Extreme Projections ‘Less Likely’
Observations of the climate system’s response to rising greenhouse gas levels are consistent with conventional estimates of the long-term ‘climate sensitivity’, despite a “warming pause” over the past decade.
Methane Levels Studied Across States
A UC Santa Barbara scientist has found that methane emissions across large parts of the U.S. are higher than currently known.
Progress in Energy Innovation, Development, and Deployment
As the financial and environmental costs of current-generation energy sources continue to mount, development and implementation of innovative new energy sources have become increasingly important.
What You Eat Determines Your ‘Nitrogen Footprint’
Researchers have calculated that beef generates about twice as much nitrogen as pork, and almost three times as much as chicken or fish.
Waters Users’ Meeting at ASMS 2013
Register for the Waters Users’ meeting at ASMS 2013 and learn about the latest developments in Mass Spectrometry from Waters experts as we reveal our new technologies and solutions.
Thermo Scientific at ASMS 2013
Learn how scientists and researchers are transforming science by applying innovative solutions to a wide range of qualitative and quantitative applications.
Global CO2 Level Reaches Historic High of 400 Parts Per Million
Increasing levels of CO2 will cause average global temperatures to rise.
A recently completed study of water supplies on Pennsylvania dairy farms found that about a quarter of those tested had at least one water-quality issue.
Environmental Law Institute Recognizes Penn State Wetlands Scientist
Robert P. Brooks, a wetlands scientist at Penn State, has received the 2013 National Wetlands Award for Science Research.
Low-Grade Cotton Brings Top Value in Oil Spill Cleanup
Ecologically friendly discovery is joint effort between Texas Tech University, Cotton Incorporated.
Global Warming Continues; Most Extreme Projections ‘Less Likely’
Observations of the climate system’s response to rising greenhouse gas levels are consistent with conventional estimates of the long-term ‘climate sensitivity’, despite a “warming pause” over the past decade.
Methane Levels Studied Across States
A UC Santa Barbara scientist has found that methane emissions across large parts of the U.S. are higher than currently known.
Progress in Energy Innovation, Development, and Deployment
As the financial and environmental costs of current-generation energy sources continue to mount, development and implementation of innovative new energy sources have become increasingly important.
What You Eat Determines Your ‘Nitrogen Footprint’
Researchers have calculated that beef generates about twice as much nitrogen as pork, and almost three times as much as chicken or fish.
Waters Users’ Meeting at ASMS 2013
Register for the Waters Users’ meeting at ASMS 2013 and learn about the latest developments in Mass Spectrometry from Waters experts as we reveal our new technologies and solutions.
Thermo Scientific at ASMS 2013
Learn how scientists and researchers are transforming science by applying innovative solutions to a wide range of qualitative and quantitative applications.
Global CO2 Level Reaches Historic High of 400 Parts Per Million
Increasing levels of CO2 will cause average global temperatures to rise.
Merck Millipore Introduces the Lab Water Virtual Conference
“The Lab of Tomorrow, Bringing the Future to Life Today”.
New Director of MIT Energy Initiative Named
Outgoing director Ernest Moniz confirmed U.S. Secretary of Energy.
Nanostart-holding New Asia Investments Invests in Breakthrough Water Projects
Bringing affordable, clean and safe water to the Southeast Asia region based on a new model of de-centralized water treatment plants.
The University of Bristol to Partner with FERA
Collaboration to help ensure vital research into the environment, food security and animal welfare is communicated and utilised by policy makers.
Researchers Pinpoint How Trees Play Role in Smog Production
After years of scientific uncertainty and speculation, researchers show exactly how trees help create one of society’s predominant environmental and health concerns: air pollution.
Xplore and Novatek Partner to Provide Rugged Tablet Solution
The Novatek EM-Mobile solution creates efficiency by reducing time in the pharmaceutical environmental monitoring process.
UCSF Medical Center Publishes First Sustainability Report
Report documents a variety of initiatives underway for constructing green buildings, conserving energy and water, offering sustainable food and creating systems to divert waste.
ARABLAB, the Analytical Industry’s Most Powerful Annual Trade Show
ARABLAB, the laboratory and instrumentation industry’s biggest international show in the Middle East and Asia, is the only event that covers all of the important growth markets of the Middle East, China, the Indian sub-continent, south-east Asia and Africa.
Phenomenex Launches Environmental Edge Newsletter
Environmental Edge newsletter will provide useful information on industry trends and tips.
Senova Systems Takes Gold in Pittcon Editors’ Awards
The pHit Scanner from Senova Systems was voted the top new product at Pittcon 2013 by the editors covering the show in Philadelphia.
“The Lab of Tomorrow, Bringing the Future to Life Today”.
New Director of MIT Energy Initiative Named
Outgoing director Ernest Moniz confirmed U.S. Secretary of Energy.
Nanostart-holding New Asia Investments Invests in Breakthrough Water Projects
Bringing affordable, clean and safe water to the Southeast Asia region based on a new model of de-centralized water treatment plants.
The University of Bristol to Partner with FERA
Collaboration to help ensure vital research into the environment, food security and animal welfare is communicated and utilised by policy makers.
Researchers Pinpoint How Trees Play Role in Smog Production
After years of scientific uncertainty and speculation, researchers show exactly how trees help create one of society’s predominant environmental and health concerns: air pollution.
Xplore and Novatek Partner to Provide Rugged Tablet Solution
The Novatek EM-Mobile solution creates efficiency by reducing time in the pharmaceutical environmental monitoring process.
UCSF Medical Center Publishes First Sustainability Report
Report documents a variety of initiatives underway for constructing green buildings, conserving energy and water, offering sustainable food and creating systems to divert waste.
ARABLAB, the Analytical Industry’s Most Powerful Annual Trade Show
ARABLAB, the laboratory and instrumentation industry’s biggest international show in the Middle East and Asia, is the only event that covers all of the important growth markets of the Middle East, China, the Indian sub-continent, south-east Asia and Africa.
Phenomenex Launches Environmental Edge Newsletter
Environmental Edge newsletter will provide useful information on industry trends and tips.
Senova Systems Takes Gold in Pittcon Editors’ Awards
The pHit Scanner from Senova Systems was voted the top new product at Pittcon 2013 by the editors covering the show in Philadelphia.
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Corporate Social Responsibility and Impact on Hotel Industries
University of Rennes
In this research analyzing of corporate social responsibility activities and impact of it on hotel industries has been examined through a case study.
Phytochip: a New Tool to Study the Diversity of Toxic Phytoplankton in the Bay of Seine
Ifremer
The phytochip seems to be a promising method for the identification of toxic phytoplankton and could be a useful tool to help environmental monitoring.
Detection of Environmental Contaminants Caused by the Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico by GC and HPLC
Phenomenex
In order to help understand the impact that the oil spill has caused, laboratories are looking for rapid and robust analytical procedures to characterize the hydrocarbon contaminants. This work provides SPE, GPC, GC-FID, GC/MS, and HPLC analytical methods for analyzing the most common contaminants that originated from the leak.
Detection and Identification of Dispersants (COREXIT® 9527 and 9500) by GC/MS and LC-MS/MS
Phenomenex
Dispersants are plasticizers commonly used to prevent clumping and help dissipate oil slicks. In this work, we used GC/MS and LC-MS/ MS to detect and indentify two of the most widely used dispersants (Corexit 9527 and 9500).
Novel QSAR Models for Predicting Toxicity of Chemicals to Aquatic Organisms and Identifying the Mode of Action
ACD Labs
This study presents the application of recently introduced GALAS modeling methodology for estimating toxicity of chemicals to several aquatic species. Experimental data were expressed as median lethal concentration of test compound in water (LC50) and the data set contained 904 LC50 values for fishes (Pimephales promelas) and 589 LC50 values for crustaceans (Daphnia magna).
Application of index analysis to evaluate the water quality of the Tuul River in Mongolia
School of Earth Sciences
A study of the Tuul River water pollution was carried out in surrounding area of Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia at 14 monitoring sites, using a dataset between 1998-2008. An index method applied to assess water quality and seven hydro-chemicals used in the index calculation. The research indicates that the river is not polluted until the Ulaanbaatar and the contamination level spike appears when the river entering the city.
Comprehensive, Fully Automated Water Analysis
Metrohm AG
This poster describes how a single analytical unit that combines titration, ion chromatography and direct measurement can be utilised for automated drinking water analysis.
Water quality assessment of the Tuul River in Ulaanbaatar city, Mongolia
National University of Mongolia
This poster presents the spatio-temporal assessment of 14 hydro-chemicals at 15 monitoring sites of the Tuul River in Ulaanbaatar city using a dataset between 1998-2008. Human activity has a significant imprint on river water quality. Level of pollution of the river strongly depends on how well water has been treated when discharged from CWTP, means it is a strongest point pollution source in downstream section of the Tuul River.
Trace Analysis of Isothiazolinones in Water Samples by Large-Volume Direct Injection Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry
KWR
Isothiazolinones are used as preservatives, biocides and desinfectants in variety of industrial and domestic applications. The purpose of this study was to develop and optimize an LC–MS/MS method that would enable the determination without any derivatization or preconcentration step of isothiazolinones used in membrane technology for water purification and in household products, at levels relevant for the water cycle.
Hyphenated Techniques as Modern Detection Systems in Ion Chromatography
Metrohm
Historically ion chromatography (IC) using conductivity detection has been successfully used for the analysis of ionic (e.g., anions and cations) and polar substances (e.g., organic acids or sugars). However, due to current toxicity concerns, analyses in complex matrices require improved sensitivities and selectivities.
University of Rennes
In this research analyzing of corporate social responsibility activities and impact of it on hotel industries has been examined through a case study.
Phytochip: a New Tool to Study the Diversity of Toxic Phytoplankton in the Bay of Seine
Ifremer
The phytochip seems to be a promising method for the identification of toxic phytoplankton and could be a useful tool to help environmental monitoring.
Detection of Environmental Contaminants Caused by the Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico by GC and HPLC
Phenomenex
In order to help understand the impact that the oil spill has caused, laboratories are looking for rapid and robust analytical procedures to characterize the hydrocarbon contaminants. This work provides SPE, GPC, GC-FID, GC/MS, and HPLC analytical methods for analyzing the most common contaminants that originated from the leak.
Detection and Identification of Dispersants (COREXIT® 9527 and 9500) by GC/MS and LC-MS/MS
Phenomenex
Dispersants are plasticizers commonly used to prevent clumping and help dissipate oil slicks. In this work, we used GC/MS and LC-MS/ MS to detect and indentify two of the most widely used dispersants (Corexit 9527 and 9500).
Novel QSAR Models for Predicting Toxicity of Chemicals to Aquatic Organisms and Identifying the Mode of Action
ACD Labs
This study presents the application of recently introduced GALAS modeling methodology for estimating toxicity of chemicals to several aquatic species. Experimental data were expressed as median lethal concentration of test compound in water (LC50) and the data set contained 904 LC50 values for fishes (Pimephales promelas) and 589 LC50 values for crustaceans (Daphnia magna).
Application of index analysis to evaluate the water quality of the Tuul River in Mongolia
School of Earth Sciences
A study of the Tuul River water pollution was carried out in surrounding area of Ulaanbaatar, the capital of Mongolia at 14 monitoring sites, using a dataset between 1998-2008. An index method applied to assess water quality and seven hydro-chemicals used in the index calculation. The research indicates that the river is not polluted until the Ulaanbaatar and the contamination level spike appears when the river entering the city.
Comprehensive, Fully Automated Water Analysis
Metrohm AG
This poster describes how a single analytical unit that combines titration, ion chromatography and direct measurement can be utilised for automated drinking water analysis.
Water quality assessment of the Tuul River in Ulaanbaatar city, Mongolia
National University of Mongolia
This poster presents the spatio-temporal assessment of 14 hydro-chemicals at 15 monitoring sites of the Tuul River in Ulaanbaatar city using a dataset between 1998-2008. Human activity has a significant imprint on river water quality. Level of pollution of the river strongly depends on how well water has been treated when discharged from CWTP, means it is a strongest point pollution source in downstream section of the Tuul River.
Trace Analysis of Isothiazolinones in Water Samples by Large-Volume Direct Injection Liquid Chromatography Tandem Mass Spectrometry
KWR
Isothiazolinones are used as preservatives, biocides and desinfectants in variety of industrial and domestic applications. The purpose of this study was to develop and optimize an LC–MS/MS method that would enable the determination without any derivatization or preconcentration step of isothiazolinones used in membrane technology for water purification and in household products, at levels relevant for the water cycle.
Hyphenated Techniques as Modern Detection Systems in Ion Chromatography
Metrohm
Historically ion chromatography (IC) using conductivity detection has been successfully used for the analysis of ionic (e.g., anions and cations) and polar substances (e.g., organic acids or sugars). However, due to current toxicity concerns, analyses in complex matrices require improved sensitivities and selectivities.
Sodium, Potassium, Calcium and Magnesium in cooling water
Metrohm AG
This application note outlines the determination of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium in cooling water using cation chromatography with direct conductivity detection.
Optimization of Instrument Settings and Measurement Parameters for Kinetic Fluorometric and Luminometric Assays
Thermo Fisher Scientific
When fluorometric and luminometric assays are performed in microplate format, a high number of samples can be analyzed at a time. The speed of the reaction kinetics of the assay determines the requirements for the detection instrument and measurement parameters for achieving the best possible performance of the assay.
Turbidometric Growth Curve Measurements and Liquid Evaporation Studies with a Microplate Photometer
Thermo Fisher Scientific
The turbidity of a liquid sample is traditionally measured either with a nephelometer or a photometer. The measure of turbidity (also called optical density, OD) refers to the scattering of light from the particles of the measured sample. When measuring turbidity of a bacterial culture, the amount of scattered light is directly proportional to the number of bacterial cells in the sample.
Validated Luminometric DLR™ Reporter Gene Assay with Thermo Scientific Varioskan® Flash
Thermo Fisher Scientific
One of the most common luminometric assays is Dual Luciferase® Reporter Assay from Promega corp. This application note shows how this assay is performed with Varioskan Flash multitechnology microplate reader. The note includes the performance of the normal DLR assay and results from some tests showing important aspects of the basic behaviour and performance of the DLR™ chemistry. This paper describes the overall efficiency of the Varioskan Flash in the measurement of DLR assay.
Analysis of Inorganic Cations in Drinking and Waste Water by Cation Exchange Chromatography with Conductivity Detection
Cecil Instruments Ltd
Inorganic cations are significant indicators of the quality of drinking waters and their suitability for human consumption. They have important physiological effects and they alter the palatability of water.
Ultra Low Detection Limits for Inorganic Anions and Cations in Power Station Boiler Water Analysis
Cecil Instruments Ltd
Boilers used in power stations hold ultra pure water, the purity of that water needs to be determined by highly sensitive techniques. Ion Chromatography is a technique which offers high sensitivity.
Rapid Analysis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Seafood
Shimadzu
The recent Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico created concerns over the safety of seafood that can get potentially contaminated with Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) from crude oil. The US Environmental Protection Agency identifies PAHs as critical pollutants harmful to human health. Some of these compounds are known carcinogens.
Determination of Total Cyanide in Municipal Wastewater and Drinking Water Using Ion-Exclusion Chromatography with Pulsed Amperometric Detection (ICE-PAD)
Dionex Corporation
Cyanide is a well known acute toxin that prevents cellular respiration by irreversibly binding with the iron in cytochrome C oxidase. In addition, thiocyanate, which is metabolized from cyanide, interferes with iodine uptake by the thyroid gland, causing goiters and other long-term iodine deficiency diseases.
EPA Method 524.2: Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds in Drinking Water by Capillary Column GC/MS
Agilent Technologies
EPA Method 524.2, “Measurement of Purgeable Organic Compounds in Water by Capillary Column Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry”, is a general-purpose method for the identification and simultaneous measurement of purgeable volatile organic compounds in surface water, groundwater, and drinking water.
Aroma research, flavour science, production process control
Ionicon Analytik GmbH
Proton Transfer Reaction-Mass Spectometry (PTR-MS) with its online measurement capabilities enables researchers to quantify compounds in the nose space air of test persons.
Metrohm AG
This application note outlines the determination of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium in cooling water using cation chromatography with direct conductivity detection.
Optimization of Instrument Settings and Measurement Parameters for Kinetic Fluorometric and Luminometric Assays
Thermo Fisher Scientific
When fluorometric and luminometric assays are performed in microplate format, a high number of samples can be analyzed at a time. The speed of the reaction kinetics of the assay determines the requirements for the detection instrument and measurement parameters for achieving the best possible performance of the assay.
Turbidometric Growth Curve Measurements and Liquid Evaporation Studies with a Microplate Photometer
Thermo Fisher Scientific
The turbidity of a liquid sample is traditionally measured either with a nephelometer or a photometer. The measure of turbidity (also called optical density, OD) refers to the scattering of light from the particles of the measured sample. When measuring turbidity of a bacterial culture, the amount of scattered light is directly proportional to the number of bacterial cells in the sample.
Validated Luminometric DLR™ Reporter Gene Assay with Thermo Scientific Varioskan® Flash
Thermo Fisher Scientific
One of the most common luminometric assays is Dual Luciferase® Reporter Assay from Promega corp. This application note shows how this assay is performed with Varioskan Flash multitechnology microplate reader. The note includes the performance of the normal DLR assay and results from some tests showing important aspects of the basic behaviour and performance of the DLR™ chemistry. This paper describes the overall efficiency of the Varioskan Flash in the measurement of DLR assay.
Analysis of Inorganic Cations in Drinking and Waste Water by Cation Exchange Chromatography with Conductivity Detection
Cecil Instruments Ltd
Inorganic cations are significant indicators of the quality of drinking waters and their suitability for human consumption. They have important physiological effects and they alter the palatability of water.
Ultra Low Detection Limits for Inorganic Anions and Cations in Power Station Boiler Water Analysis
Cecil Instruments Ltd
Boilers used in power stations hold ultra pure water, the purity of that water needs to be determined by highly sensitive techniques. Ion Chromatography is a technique which offers high sensitivity.
Rapid Analysis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons in Seafood
Shimadzu
The recent Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico created concerns over the safety of seafood that can get potentially contaminated with Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) from crude oil. The US Environmental Protection Agency identifies PAHs as critical pollutants harmful to human health. Some of these compounds are known carcinogens.
Determination of Total Cyanide in Municipal Wastewater and Drinking Water Using Ion-Exclusion Chromatography with Pulsed Amperometric Detection (ICE-PAD)
Dionex Corporation
Cyanide is a well known acute toxin that prevents cellular respiration by irreversibly binding with the iron in cytochrome C oxidase. In addition, thiocyanate, which is metabolized from cyanide, interferes with iodine uptake by the thyroid gland, causing goiters and other long-term iodine deficiency diseases.
EPA Method 524.2: Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds in Drinking Water by Capillary Column GC/MS
Agilent Technologies
EPA Method 524.2, “Measurement of Purgeable Organic Compounds in Water by Capillary Column Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry”, is a general-purpose method for the identification and simultaneous measurement of purgeable volatile organic compounds in surface water, groundwater, and drinking water.
Aroma research, flavour science, production process control
Ionicon Analytik GmbH
Proton Transfer Reaction-Mass Spectometry (PTR-MS) with its online measurement capabilities enables researchers to quantify compounds in the nose space air of test persons.
