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In your bioprocessing journey, choosing the right bioreactor might just be the most crucial step. This depends on various considerations.. Both, Single Use and Conventional Bioreactors present their unique strengths and weaknesses. This week on TECH TALK, let us examine the basic concepts as well as the benefits and drawbacks of these bioreactors.

🔬🌱 **Going Green in the Lab: Environmentally Friendly HPLC Practices** 🌱🔬 Sustainability is more important than ever in science . This extends to our laboratories, where we can make significant strides toward reducing our environmental footprint. Here are some key environmentally friendly practices for HPLC that can help make our labs greener: 1. **Low Flow Rates and Small ID Columns**: Utilizing low flow rates and small internal diameter (ID) columns is a highly effective way to reduce solvent consumption and waste. These columns not only decrease the amount of solvent needed for each run but also improve sensitivity and efficiency. 2. **Efficient Solvent Use**: Careful selection and optimization of solvents can lead to less environmental impact. Using greener alternatives or recycling solvents where possible can make a big difference. 3. **Column Longevity**: Investing in high-quality columns that offer longer life spans reduces the frequency of replacements, thereby minimizing waste and the resources required for manufacturing. 4. **Energy Efficiency**: Implementing energy-efficient HPLC systems and minimizing run times can lower energy consumption. Ensuring regular maintenance of equipment also contributes to energy savings. Phenomenex is a great partner in this green transition. Their innovative HPLC columns, such as the **Kinetex®** and **Luna®** series, are designed with these environmentally friendly practices in mind. Here’s why Phenomenex stands out: - **Advanced Technology**: Phenomenex offers columns that support low flow rates and small ID, helping reduce solvent usage without compromising performance. - **Quality and Durability**: Known for their robust and long-lasting columns, Phenomenex ensures fewer replacements and consistent, reliable results. - **Sustainability Commitment**: Phenomenex is dedicated to sustainability, integrating eco-friendly practices in their manufacturing processes and product designs. By choosing Phenomenex, you align with a partner that supports your goals for greener lab operations. Together, we can make significant strides in reducing our environmental impact while maintaining the highest standards of scientific excellence. #Sustainability #GreenChemistry #HPLC #Chromatography #EnvironmentalScience #Phenomenex #EcoFriendly #LabPractices #AnalyticalChemistry #Innovation

Scaling up a bioreactor process can be daunting. But it doesn't have to be. Here are key considerations to keep in mind. 1. Evaluate and adjust parameters from the lab scale to optimize for larger bioreactors. 2. Implement robust systems for monitoring and control. 3. Compare performance and quality between lab-scale and larger-scale bioreactors. 4. Assess the economic feasibility and ROI of scaling up. 5. Evaluate resource consumption and waste generation for mitigation strategies. 6. Ensure regulatory compliance throughout the scale-up process. What challenges have you faced in scaling up bioreactor processes? Let's discuss it! #cellculture #processdevelopment #bioprocessing #celltherapymanufacturing #cellandgenetherapy #leadbiotech

Did you know our Benchtop Pipettor was specifically designed for the OneTouch™ Pipette Tips? Sequence Biotech offers the full line of Sorenson Biosciences products, including their top-rated OneTouch™ Pipette Tips! OneTouch™ Pipette Tips are designed for ultimate precision and efficiency, featuring: Recyclable Materials Biodegradable Construction available Leak-Proof Seal Minimal Ejection Force Certified RNase/DNase-Free These innovative tips provide ergonomic advantages, making lab work easier and more sustainable. They come in a wide range of volumes and are compatible with MANY pipettors. In addition to #pipette #tips, we also offer a wide range of other #consumables including: #PCR #Products #Microcentrifuge Tubes #Reservoirs Discover more about our comprehensive product range and how we can support your #laboratory needs. Visit our website to view the catalogue or contact us directly for more information. Join us in advancing #scientific #research! #SequenceBiotech #LabEquipment #PipetteTips #SorensonBiosciences #SustainableScience

Ever thought mycoplasma testing was too complex to handle in-house? I've seen firsthand how the BIOFIRE® system's straightforward workflow can change the game. 👉 By simplifying the process into just three steps, it not only maximizes efficiency but also saves significant outsourcing costs. If you're looking to boost operational efficiency and keep testing in-house, the BIOFIRE® Mycoplasma solution is worth exploring!  

Ever wonder what happens to the materials in your blue recycling bins? Join Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc., BRIGHTMARK, Protein Evolution, and GreenBlue Org to learn how various types of recycling - mechanical, chemical, and enzymatic - work together to address the waste problem and achieve circularity goals. #Recycling #CircularEconomy #Sustainability

❓ Suppose the filtered liquid needs to be stored at a low temperature, the receiver bottle used for filtration should be #sterile and #autoclavable, and the receiver bottle should also be space-efficient to accommodate the limited space in the lab, what would be the best option for a receiver bottle? ❗ How about a Square Storage Bottle? 🍃 Here is a collaborative use protocol for the NEST Vacuum Filtration System and Square Storage Bottle, which addresses most of the potential issues that may arise during the procedure. #filteration #protocol #biotech #biology #lifesciences #nestbiotech #vacuum #labware

Light up your science, and lighten your footprint! Are you frustrated with plastic waste accumulating with each ELISA or FRET assay? Hesitant to compromise on fluorescence assay performance? Searching for qualitative and sustainable plates? We hear you! Green Elephant Biotech’s black 96-well plates only reflect your sustainability efforts: 🌱 Minimized auto-fluorescence and well-to-well crosstalk 🌱 Same quality: Tested for standard applications and chemical stability 🌱 50% lower carbon footprint thanks to innovative PLA (polylactic acid) biopolymers, made from plant starch 🌱 Application fields: FRET, FLINT, FELISA, and other fluorescence-based assays Which fluorescence-based assay are you working with? ⬇⌨ We also offer transparent and white plant-based 96-well plates for photometric and luminescence-based assays. 🙌🏼 Visit our website and learn more. #sustainabletech #biotechstartup #luminescence #fluorescence #assays #pla #plantbased #biopolymer #ELISA

We're all in this together when it comes to reaching #netzeroemissions by 2050 🌎 But...how? Plant operators, technology providers, and #emissioncontrol organizations can work together to achieve this goal. We're lucky to have David Inward, Strategic Industry Manager at SICK, to provide insight on the importance of transparency and collaboration to achieve #netzeroemissions 🍃 in the #chemicalprocessing industry. Full article with Chemical Processing is linked in the comments 🔗💬👇

❓ Suppose the filtered liquid needs to be stored at a low temperature, the receiver bottle for #filtration should be #autoclavable, and the filtration system as a whole should also be space-efficient to accommodate the limited lab space. Considering these requirements, what would be the best option for a receiver bottle? ❗ How about a Square Storage Bottle? 🍃 Here is a collaborative use protocol for the NEST Vacuum Filtration System and Square Storage Bottle, which addresses most of the potential issues that may arise during the procedure. #filteration #protocol #biotech #biology #lifesciences #nestbiotech #vacuum #labware https://lnkd.in/g5Ah_JWS