Key analytical and laboratory equipment in a biotechnology labs are shown here.

Spectrum Spotlight scanning FT-IR

(Perkin Elmer)

Applications:

Non-destructive analysis method for the identification of functional groups and molecules. Various FT-IR measurement techniques can be used to study biofilm formation, fouling and biodeterioration as well as to characterise microorganisms by their FT-IR spectra (Fingerprint)

ICP-MS

(Perkin Elmer ELAN DRC II)

Applications:

Multi-Element trace analysis of environmental samples (e.g. digested biofilms, seaweed, drinking water, groundwater)

AAS

(Perkin Elmer AAnalyst 200)

Applications:

Multi-Metal analyis of environmental samples (e.g. digested wastewater, industrial effluents, etc)

Epifluorescence Microscope (Zeiss Axioplan 2)

Application:

Cell imaging (3D), enumeration of total, live and dead cells; study of biofilm development, respiratory activity, EPS production