How can biosorption processes be evaluated economically?

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Consequences of excess bases in the MCS after digestion?

Good morning, I am trying to produce a recombinant protein. Unfortunately I one of the two restriction enzymes that I use do not cut at the end of the MCS. After the digestion 15 nucleotides of...

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Is perfusion required to stain brain tissue with every method?

I'm looking to immunostain some brain tissue collected previously. The animal was *not* perfused prior to tissue collection. Will the presence of blood interfere with all staining methods...

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Is there a validated questionnaire for target audience research?

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Posting a research survey ?

Hi i want to post this in various groups, how do i do that ? hey, please do my survey when you get the chance, it will take 15 minutes tops x I am looking for UK secondary school teachers to...

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Can I use richer media to increase bacterial expression of human protein?

We're using LB media, 1mM IPTG, and letting it incubate at 18°C over night. Will adding glucose or something else to the media increase bacterial expression?

06 June 2024 6,071 1 View

How to scale up or down a restriction enzyme reaction?

Hi I am trying to set up the reactions with my plasmid, insert and RE. Usually the standard final volume is 20 uL or 50 uL (it depends on the protocol provided by the manufacturer) with 1 ug of...

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Algae contamination on hydroponic cultures for Arabidopsis thaliana?

Hi everyone, I'm having trouble with my hydroponic cultures for Arabidopsis thaliana, since lately I've started having algae contamination on them. I have tried using several sterilization...

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How to set up a restriction enzyme reaction?

I'm a doctoral student with early experiences with recombinant protein synthesis. Since I still have to start my experiment and I do not yet know the quantities of DNA and plasmid that I will...

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What is recommended as a strong and current reference of phenomenological analysis ?

What is recommended as a strong and current reference of qualitative phenomenological analysis ?

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Is there any guide to perform statistical analysis of transcriptomics?

I am looking for a some chapter or book related to the statistical analysis of mRNA transcriptomics. Thank you;)

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How to differentiate time period and efficiency of each mechanism of removal of bulk organic matter as well as organic micropollutants can take place?

In a biological system involving activated carbon, removal of bulk organic matter as well as organic micropollutants can take place principally by the mechanisms biodegradation/biotransformation,...

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Do you believe targeted biosorption needs more exploration?

Can we selectively engineer microalgae strains to exhibit high affinity for specific heavy metals, ensuring efficient removal of targeted contaminants and reducing energy consumption and...

28 December 2023 4,653 3 View

FTIR analysis of silver nanoparticles after metal ions adsorption, how to interpret results?

Actually I am done biosorption assay, heavy metals removal using silver nanoparticles. I performed FTIR analysis of silver nanoparticles before adsorption, and FTIR analysis was also done after...

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How does metal nanoparticle size and shape affect the metal biosorption?

How does metal nanoparticle size and shape affect the metal biosorption? Can anyone guide me on this.

09 April 2023 7,219 2 View

Has anyone ever got the results that the pseudo-second order kinetic model isn`t the best fit for some biosorption kinetic data?

Hello, dear colleagues from the world of science, I have recently started investigating the process of copper ions biosorption using eggshells as an adsorbent. I have studied multiple...

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How to use Langmuir and Freundlich Isotherm model to analyse biosorption by mycelial biomass using Atomic Absorption spectrophotometer?

I have no prior experience in Langmuir and Freundlich isotherm model utilization in data anlysis. Kindly, If anyone could explain from the basic I will be extremely grateful.

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Is the XRF analysis method reliable when it comes to analyzing a plant powder (organic powder) ?

Im about to analyse a organic powder using the XRF analysis method (using the machine PANalytical xrf epsilon 3 ) . The powder is contaminated with heavy metals (Pb+Cd) . The powder is supposed...

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How feasible and efficient is the biosorption of reactive red 120 using bacterial biomass over biodegradtion or decolourization?

I'm working on the biosorption of reactive red 120 dye using bacterial biomass and curious to know the feasibility and efficiency of the biosorption over biodegradation or decolourization as many...

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What response variable should I consider for Response Surface Methodology in biosorption studies?

I’m researching the biosorption of lead in aqueous solution onto industrial wastes of potato peel modified with citric acid. I want to use the Response Surface Methodology (RSM) to optimize the...

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Is there a way to improve the stability of the calcium alginate beads in alkaline pH?

I am working on heavy metal bioremediation using bacterial isolates. I have immobilized bacteria in 2% sodium alginate then cross-linked in 0.2M calcium chloride for 30 min. I have successfully...

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