R&D and Academia

Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry and Toxicology Departments have found the Microtox® technology useful over the years to perform studies and do research.

Applications:

  • Treatment plant pilot studies

  • Biocide comparative studies

  • Stormwater/Runoff

  • AnalysisStream Testing

  • Sediment Analysis

  • River Testing

  • Oil Spill Analysis

  • Ecotoxicity Studies

  • Trace metals speciation studies

  • Bench-top heavy metals analysis

  • Metal removals system pilot studies

The rapid toxicity analysis is preferred over the traditional bioassay testing for both savings of time and costs. The traditional test using live species requires a large space for tanks to maintain the species and is not always a valid option for research or academic labs. Using Microtox® offers results in 30-40 minutes using a freeze dried bacteria and requires a small area on the bench top. Microtox® provides high correlation with traditional bioassays and high reproducibility. Over 700 peer reviewed papers are available from research and academic facilities.

Product Description What does it detect?
Microtox® LX Laboratory-based toxicity luminometer that utilises the Microtox® bio-luminescent bacteria Acute toxic compounds
Microtox® FX Portable toxicity luminometer that utilises the Microtox® bio-luminescent bacteria or ATP reagents Acute toxic compounds and ATP
MicroTrace™ PDV Portable metal monitor Trace metals in water
OVA7100 On-line metal monitor Broad range of metals in water