Mandel Scientific Blog

  1. NEW

    A New Frontier in Pathogen Surveillance: Intra-Building Wastewater Testing

    Columbia University researchers recently led an inventive three-year study at a university-affiliated hospital, redefining how we monitor pathogens, with powerful implications for many other high-risk

  2. NEW

    Analysis of Carbonic Esters and Additives in Lithium-Ion Battery Electrolyt

    The composition and purity of the carbonic esters and additives in electrolytes are critical factors for maintaining battery quality and performance.

    This application note shows how

  3. Bacterial growth measurements on a microplate reader

    Scientists measure bacterial growth in laboratories across the world but why is it so universal? This article looks at bacterial growth and discusses how microplate

  4. Simultaneous Analysis of 40 PFAS Components in Drinking Water Using a Triple Quadrupole LC/MS/MS

    This application note describes the results from simultaneously analyzing 40 PFAS components using the LCMS-8050RX as target compounds after

  5. What is the minimum inhibitory concentration or MIC and what are its uses?

    Minimal inhibitory concentration or MIC is a crucial analytical parameter often used in the control of microbial growth by antimicrobial agents. The MIC is typically

  6. What is the difference between a spectrometer and a monochromator for absorbance measurements?

    Researchers have different technology options available for absorbance measurements. This blog compares spectrometers and monochromators. What’s the difference?

    The fundamental observation that almost all molecules in

  7. Webinar | Learn how SFC technology is evolving in support of efficient drug development

    This webinar discusses applications of SFC and Enhanced Fluidity LC that expand the technique beyond traditional chiral separations. Topics include:

  8. Cleaning your water quality field instruments

    Environmental instruments can easily get dirty during field use—algae, sediment, and debris can be tough to remove. It’s important to always clean your equipment after

  9. Improve Your Workflow and Turnaround Time for MIC Samples Without Overhauling Your Lab Assets

    Effective sample preparation is essential to enrich Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion (MIC)-related microbes while minimizing interference from the matrix. Traditional filtration methods often create bottlenecks due

  10. Microbiological applications for bacterial metabolism on a microplate reader

    In the ever-changing field of microbiology, understanding bacterial metabolism is crucial for diverse applications that range from drug development to environmental monitoring. This blog explores

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