Hydrogels and Aerogels: Creating the ‘Coolest’ Next-Gen Materials Through Lyophilization
Lyophilization is a dehydration method that involves the removal of solvent from a frozen sample under vacuum, resulting in a porous structure with preserved physical and chemical properties. This technique is particularly important for the creation of next-generation materials such as hydrogels and aerogels due to its ability to maintain the nanopore structures, stability, and functionality of delicate biomaterials and polymers.
One way to evaluate cleaning processes, especially in intricate setups, is through the riboflavin coverage test. The test offers a reliable approach to comprehensively evaluate the thoroughness of cleaning coverage, employing the unique properties of riboflavin as a tracer substance.
Glassware Etching in Laboratory Glassware Washers: Causes, Impacts, and Mitigation Strategies
Glassware washers, essential components in modern scientific laboratories, simplify the cleaning process of various scientific apparatuses due to their convenience, efficiency, and effectiveness.
The use of advanced, temperature-controlled freeze drying equipment is pivotal in overcoming the challenges of freeze drying Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) solutions Learn more about optimizing freeze drying for DMSO solutions in this article.
Lyophilizing can sometimes be like magic; the more you practice, the better the outcome. The outcome of a freeze dried product can range from a nice cake to a collapsed lump in the tube...
One of a Biosafety Officer or Laboratory Manager’s most vital functions is that of performing Risk Assessments. This multistep process becomes the backbone of a microbiology laboratory’s Biosafety Plan, Operating Procedures, and, if done early, facility design.