Analytical Core
We provide one-on-one training, method development, proposal writing, troubleshooting, and data analysis services to help you meet your biofilm-related analytical needs.
Our staff are highly trained and specialized experts with Ph.D.'s in biofilm science. Our Bioimaging and Analytical Core labs are equipped with state-of-the-art technologies and methods to provide you with the best results from your biofilm or other complex samples.
- 96-well blocks incorporate VeriFlex technology for precise temperature control
- Blocks are divided into isolated zones that allow separate cycling conditions within the same run — perfect for optimization
- 6 optical channels and 21 filter combinations
- Sequential analysis of cations and anions in one sample
- Capability to measure transition metals or lanthanides (Rare Earth Elements)
- Small sample volume
- High sensitivity to tens of ppb
- Measures non-purgeable organic carbon and total nitrogen simultaneously
- Dissolved inorganic carbon analysis
- Sensitivity to ~4 ug/L C or N
- Highly sensitive fluorescence detector can detect four wavelengths simultaneously
- Autosampler is temperature controlled and capable of complex pre-column derivitization reactions
- Amino acid analysis and other fluorescent analytes
- Two inline detectors variable wavelength and refractive index
- Typical analyses include organic acids, sugars and alcohols
- Modular to accommodate other columns or mobile phases
- Quaternary pump for gradient methods
- Electrochemical detector
- AERS suppressor for low background
- AS22 analytical column for separation on anions
- 50 place autosampler
- Detection limits from <1 mg/L to ~100 mg/L for common anions
- Non-purgeable Organic Carbon (NPOC) measurements for Total Organic Carbon
- Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC)
- IR detector of CO2 at 0.1 – 5000 mg C/l range of detection
- 100 place autosampler
- Dual detectors inline- Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD) and Flame Ionization Detector (FID) with Methanizer
- Atmospheric detection of methane and other permanent gases
- Methanizer allows for detection of CO and CO2 on FID
- Nitrogen fixation via acetylene reduction to ethylene
- Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD)
- Detection of methane and other permanent gases at levels produced by cultures
- Manual injection of 0.5-1 mL
