Case Studies
Characterising nanomaterials in commercial products
LGC has been using Postnova Analytics' AF2000 field-flow fractionation (FFF) system, coupled to ICP-MS, to characterise nanomaterials in complex sample matrices for clinical, cosmetic and food use. [ + ]
Electron microscope adds chemical analysis capabilities
Queensland University of Technology's newly purchased scanning electron microscope will be installed at the Central Analytical Research Facility, a laboratory that houses instruments for analysing the physical, mechanical, chemical and biological properties of solids, liquids and gases. [ + ]
Rapid liquid biopsies for melanoma patients
The Olivia Newton-John Cancer Research Institute is using blood test technology from Bio-Rad Laboratories to detect and analyse cancer genes in melanoma patients. [ + ]
Anti-inflammatory detection in dead vultures
UK researchers have used a Genevac miVac DNA concentrator for efficient sample preparation in a forensic method to detect residues of diclofenac in vultures and livestock animals. [ + ]
Air condenser saves university millions of litres of water
Air condensers from Radleys have helped win a prestigious conservation award for the University of California, San Diego, with the university saving an estimated 5.7 million litres of water following their installation. [ + ]
Selective fragmentation for geochronology
In the world of geological analysis, sample preparation is critical. The ability to extract minerals of interest, like zircons, for geochronology studies is key to the success of a project. [ + ]
Increasing mRNA yield from skin samples
The isolation of high-quality mRNA from skin samples presents numerous challenges, including the toughness of skin, RNase abundance and possibility of degradation resulting from the mechanical disruption process. [ + ]
What's better than one diffractometer? Two!
The Central Analytical Research Facility at QUT has commissioned a pair of Rigaku SmartLab X-ray diffractometers to cater for its particularly demanding requirements. [ + ]
X-ray diffractometer enhances minerals analysis
A Rigaku SmartLab X-ray diffractometer (XRD) has been installed at CSIRO's Waite Campus in Adelaide, where it will aid in mineralogical and geochemical characterisation research. [ + ]
High-sensitivity LCMS requires high-purity nitrogen carrier gas
To help Shimadzu select the right source of nitrogen for its LC-MS analysis, BOC conducted a study to analyse nitrogen interference from cylinder, liquid bulk vessel and generator nitrogen sources. [ + ]
Optimising service life with residual stress analysis
When it comes to X-ray analysis, one might think of techniques like XRD, XRF and radiography. However, another technique that uses X-rays is residual stress analysis. [ + ]
Motors on a mission for NASA
As part of NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS) research project, motors from FAULHABER are helping to examine the Earth's magnetic field. [ + ]
XRF spectrometer supports BHP nickel operation
AXT has installed a Rigaku Simultix 14 high-speed wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometer at BHP Billiton's nickel operation. The system is now up and running 24/7, characterising ore samples to support the mining company's operations. [ + ]
Automating the blood stock supply chain
InterSystems has announced an agreement to interface TrakCare, its unified healthcare information system, to the Australian National Blood Authority's BloodNet ordering and inventory management system, thus automating the ordering and distribution of blood products to TrakCare Lab users. [ + ]
Advancing digital pathology adoption
Massachusetts General Hospital will serve as a key testing site for a multicentred instrument precision study involving Royal Philips' digital pathology whole slide imaging IntelliSite Solution. [ + ]