Potassium Oxalate is a Super Agent No we aren’t talking James Bond here. However one of potassium oxalate's uses is as a chelating agent that bonds to heavy metals in the bloodstream and is effective in the treatment of heavy metal poisoning. It is also used to quantify, purify, strip, and bleach different target materials and compounds, among other useful...

Sodium Ionophores for Ion Selective Electrodes Sodium (Na) is an essential element found in our bodies. It is responsible for muscle and nerve function, and the balance of water levels in cells. The element is the most common alkali metal and is widely used across various industries. It exhibits a silvery white appearance and is naturally abundant in compounds. Sodium...

Paper-Based Biosensors: Effective and Efficient There has been a recent shift in research science and medical communities towards the use of efficient, cost effective biosensors that can test for food and water contamination, monitor biological processes in humans, determine accurate medical diagnoses, and more. Paper-based biosensors are of particular interest. Researchers and medical professionals alike need safe and less costly...

Hypoxanthine and its Food and Disease Applications Enhancing the taste and measuring the freshness of meat, a substrate with which enzymes react in order to test for the presence of malaria…what do these two things have in common? Hypoxanthine! In this article we will discuss the multitude of uses for the substrate known as hypoxanthine as well as xanthine oxidase...

Electrochemical Processes for Treating Water and Why it Matters Photo by Pok Rie, Pexels As the Earth’s population grows at an unprecedented rate, it is vital to ensure we invest in improving access and removing barriers to clean water, and that includes increasing the use of electrochemistry for water remediation. Scientists have determined that in line with our current population...

Advances in Lab-on-a-Chip Technology Lab-on-a-chip (LOC) technology is a category of research microdevices that automate several lab techniques in one chip; in this case a chip typically measured at a few square centimeters. In addition, currently on trend are nanomaterials such as carbon nanotubes (a popular choice due to the chemical stability and strength of the material), used in the...

Ion Exchange Membranes for Electrodialysis Ion exchange membranes (IEMs) are semi-permeable membranes that are used to control the type of dissolved ions or neutral molecules transported through an object. IEMs are manufactured from diverse materials, which serve a wide range of functions across different industries. More IEM applications are being innovated with the discovery of new suitable materials, which differ...

Understanding Biosensors Biosensors are devices used in identifying a selective range of analytes (specific substances that require detection). The device comprises two elements: a biological component and physicochemical detector (also known as the transducer). Each biosensor functions by converting biological responses into readable electrical signals. This process is achieved by generating signatures proportional to the concentration of the analyte. The...

6 Reasons to Initiate Change Control with Manufacturers Making a year-end decision to change an established manufacturing partnership in the life science, diagnostic, medical device, and pharmaceutical industries is one of the most difficult decisions you will ever make in your organization. I am a 30-year veteran of the life sciences industry, currently serving as Founder/CEO of AG Scientific, Inc...

Magnesium Ionophores for Ion Selective Electrodes Magnesium (Mg) is a metallic element and one of the most abundant minerals found on Earth. The mineral does not exist naturally on its own, often making up a part of dolomite and magnesite deposits. Magnesium is essential in the sustenance of life and is located within the core structure of chlorophyll, the green...