Russ Swan, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Ethanol",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Laboratorytalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Software helps HTA compliance from
Brady Lab, which we summarised at the time by saying "When samples are stored under HTA rules for purposes such as research, transplantation or teaching, a traceable inventory system is required by law".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Qwest represents Aspectrics in western USA from
Aspectrics: "Aspectrics has concluded an agreement with Qwest Scientific, the California-based distributor of chromatographs, spectrometers, elemental analysers, sample prep systems, robotics and autotitrators".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Wilks Enterprise
concerning its InfraCal Filtometer, InfraSpec VFA-IR spectrometer
- take a look at Infrared analysers help ensure quality of biofuel
which says: "At Pittcon 2008, Wilks Enterprise will feature two portable mid-IR analysers for on-site measurements including biodiesel in diesel, ethanol in gasoline, water in ethanol, gylcerides, and FFAs".
Take a look also at the news release from Wilks Enterprise, Portable IR analysers for biofuel measurements,
as well as On-line monitoring proves a hit for food companies from YSI (UK),
and Biofuels blend and total glycerides using mid-IR from Wilks Enterprise.
See also:
Biofuels analysis with new infrared analysers
(October 2007)
InfraCal filtometer and InfraSpec spectrometer are specifically designed for on-site analysis and can be operated by users having limited or even no knowledge of infrared analytical techniques
Measurement of glucose in bioethanol production
(October 2007)
In typical bioethanol production, the consumption of glucose over the course of 24 to 48 hour yeast fermentation is a common method of monitoring ethanol production efficiency
Answers to the challenges of laboratory labelling
(August 2007)
The science of labelling - and the labelling of science: accurate sample identification is an absolute requirement of any scientific investigation or analysis
Aspectrics showcases new biofuels analysers
(August 2007)
Aspectrics is unveiling the novel EP-NIR 2750 and the innovative EP-NIR 2750i biofuels analysers
Application note focuses on biofuels blend ratios
(August 2007)
Wilks Enterprise has published an application note on measuring biofuels blend ratio and focuses on the trend toward alternate fuels that has resulted in increased biodiesel and ethanol production
Analysis of total inorganic sulphate in bioethanol
(July 2007)
An important quality criterion in the popular biofuel is the sulphate content of bioethanol, because sulphates from deposits in the engine and may contribute to sulphuric acid emissions
'New concept' in mid-infrared instrumentation
(June 2007)
This pocket-sized infrared (IR) instrument allows mid-IR spectral analysis - quantitative or qualitative - on a wide variety of materials on site, in the production area or in the field
Reliable and accurate QA measurements of biofuels
(May 2007)
Aspectrics has extended the capabilities of its recently launched MultiComponent 2750 EP-NIR analyser to perform reliable and accurate quality assurance measurements of biofuels
MSM guarantees the lowest limits of determination
(May 2007)
Notes on the determination of sulphate in denatured ethyl alcohol by direct-injection ion chromatography and sequential suppressed conductivity
Determine sulphate in denatured ethyl alcohol
(April 2007)
In times of rocketing gasoline prices, ethanol - mainly derived from the fermentation of sugar cane (in Brazil) and corn (in the USA and Canada) - is a promising renewable high-octane vehicle fuel
New European systems biology research initiative
(March 2007)
The application of systems biology to the study of the smallest life forms has taken a leap forward with the announcement of £18M of funding from a new European programme to 11 multi-national projects
Accurate precise measurement of water in ethanol
(March 2007)
Aspectrics introduces a new application note: MultiComponent 2750 EP-NIR analyser achieves precise measurement of water in ethanol, particularly when ethanol concentrations are 90% or greater
Total inorganic sulphate in bioethanol
(February 2007)
An important quality criterion is the sulphate content of this ethanol, because sulphates form deposits in the engine and may contribute to sulphuric acid emissions
Initial milestone in ethanol production project
(February 2007)
Strategic Diagnostics and Broin and Associates announce successful achievement of initial milestone in the ethanol production project
Online monitoring for fuel ethanol plants
(February 2007)
Novozymes North America and Groton Biosystems have entered into a collaboration to develop online process monitoring capabilities for Novozymes's biofuels customers
White paper on analytical testing of biofuels
(February 2007)
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) has announced the availability of its new white paper 'Overview of biofuels and the analytical processes used in their manufacture', available for free download
AnaSpec releases twelve new catalogue peptides
(January 2007)
Seeking to secure its position as one of the top two providers of catalogue peptides in the world, this week AnaSpec introduced a selection of new peptides for drug discovery research
Cations in ethanol using ion chromatography
(January 2007)
Ethanol as a fuel is made by fermenting and then distilling starch and sugar crops and is now a well established process that can provide a high performance motor fuel
Portable IR analysers for biofuel at Pittcon 2007
(January 2007)
Wilks Enterprise will introduce two easy-to-use mid-infrared analysers for biofuels analysis for production facilities and for fuel blending at distribution centres
PerkinElmer introduces biofuels analysis brochure
(January 2007)
PerkinElmer has developed a new brochure to help outline and navigate the range of analysis tools available to test biofuels according to required methods and to ensure regulatory compliance
Presenting at OnTrack 06 small cap conference
(September 2006)
Strategic Diagnostics announced that Matthew Knight, president and chief executive officer, will present at Noble Research's OnTrack 2006 small cap conference and microcap symposium
New perfusion system for cell isolation
(September 2006)
PSCI perfusion system has been specifically created to meet the needs of individuals who wish to isolate primary cells from mouse, rat or guinea pig organs by disintegration using protease solution
GC and HPLC in fuel-grade ethanol production lab
(September 2006)
Shimadzu Scientific Instruments has published two application notes focused on the use of GC and HPLC instrumentation in the fuel-grade ethanol production laboratory
Sample concentrator quickly reduces sample volumes
(September 2006)
Stuart block heater range expanded to incorporate a new sample concentrator and a new digital 130C block heater with the extra capacity of three blocks
Bacteriophage technology in ethanol production
(August 2006)
Strategic Diagnostics and Broin and Associates have announced the signing of a contract to develop application(s) based on SDI's patent-pending technology utilising bacteriophage as selective agents
Culture media assure adequate disinfection
(July 2006)
Media specialist Lab M provides an extensive range of neutralising media for use in monitoring effectiveness of a CIP sanitisation programme and determining the bactericidal activity of disinfectants
New alcohol sprays added to SteriClean range
(July 2006)
The combination of wiping and spraying with 70%v/v spore free alcohol has been found to be most effective in reducing level of contamination on items commonly transferred into the pharmacy cleanroom
Alcohol sprays give greater choice in disinfection
(June 2006)
With the advantage of quick evaporation and minimal residue, SteriClean Alcohol Sprays are ideal for use in aseptic units
Timer offers economic approach to viscometry
(May 2006)
ViscoClock is an electronic time measuring unit, which provides an economically priced alternative to fully automatic capillary viscometer devices
Bio diesel analysis and European Standard EN14214
(May 2006)
Manufacture and use of fatty acid methyl esters (Fame), has huge implications for the environment; biodiesel is a clean burning alternative fuel, produced from domestic, renewable resources
Automation of DNA purification and sequencing
(April 2006)
Velocity11 has announced a new configuration of its BioCel sample-processing platform configured to automate DNA purification and sequencing procedures
A new hydrophilic frit for SPE
(April 2006)
New hydrophilic frit for solid phase extraction (SPE) manufactured from polypropylene which includes long chain olefinic oligomers that are terminated with a hydrophilic group is now available
Hydrophilic SPE frit has low affinity for cations
(March 2006)
A new hydrophilic frit for solid phase extraction (SPE) manufactured from polyethylene which includes long chain olefinic oligomers that are terminated with a hydrophilic group is now available
Bio Products Laboratory upgrade completed
(February 2006)
The process at the Bio Products Laboratory starts with the loading of blood plasma into mixing vessels, where ethanol and buffers are added as part of the separation process