Ultrafiltration for Wastewater Research
Ultrafiltration is a membrane separation technique that allows small particle detection. When using this technique, researchers filter a wastewater sample through a membrane by spinning the sample in a centrifuge. The pore size of the membrane dictates the size of the particles collected. The Avanti series of centrifuges can be used with ultrafiltration membranes available from Pall Laboratories and other membrane manufacturers to achieve virus detection.
Biosafe* Centrifugation Labware
- Protects lab personnel from potential hazardous aerosols
- BioCertified** Aerosolve canisters and bucket covers contain biological agents and infectious substances
Avanti JXN Series High Performance Floor Centrifuge
- Isolate virus from large or small volumes
- Variety of volume ranges and speeds meet numerous filter specifications
- Provides high resolution isolation and purification of intact viral particles
- Optional HEPA/pharmaceutical-grade sterilizing filter
- Run history data/reporting functions
JS 24.38 Swinging Bucket Rotor
• Compatible Instrument: Avanti JXN-26
• Max Number of Tubes/Volume: 4 x 500 mL
• Max RPM: 5,300
J-LITE JLA 10.500 Fixed Angle Rotor
• Compatible Instruments: Avanti J Series
• Max Number of Tubes/Volume: 6 x 500 mL
• Max RPM: 10,000
J-LITE JLA 16.250 Fixed Angle Rotor
• Compatible Instruments: Avanti J Series• Max Number of Tubes/Volume: 6 x 250 mL
• Max RPM: 16,000
JS 5.3 All Spin Swinging-Bucket Rotor
• Compatible Instrument: Avanti JXN-26
• Max Number of Tubes/Volume: 4 x 500 mL
• Max RPM: 5,300
Avanti J-15/J-15R High-Performance Benchtop Centrifuge
- Isolate virus from large or small volumes
- Variety of volume ranges and speeds meet numerous filter specifications
- Ultra Harmonic Technology minimizes sample disturbance, providing high-yield recovery
- BioSafe* options available
JS-4.750 Swinging-Bucket Rotor
• Compatible Instruments: Avanti J15/R
• Max Number of Tubes/Volume: 4 x 750 mL
• Max RPM: 4,750
PALL Centrifugal Devices
- Accelerate sample processing – Concentrate and purify samples with starting volumes of < 50 μL to 60 mL
- Maximize sample recovery – Obtain high flow rates and low non-specific protein and nucleic acid binding
- Available in various membrane types including low-binding Bio-Inert® (modified nylon), Supor® (polyethersulfone), and wwPTFE (water wettable PTFE) microfiltration membranes, as well as Omega™ (modified polyethersulfone) ultrafiltration membrane in a variety of MWCOs.
Related Resources
- Brochure: Virus concentration from aqueous solutions by ultracentrifugation
- CDC Scientific Brief: SARS-CoV-2 and Potential Airborne Transmission
*BioSafe is a term intended to describe the enhanced BioSafety features of our products.
**Based on sample results below detectable limits.
For research use only. Not for diagnostic purposes. All other products identified are not for use in diagnostic procedures.
BioCertified is a term used to describe our products which have been tested and validated to demonstrate containment of microbiological aerosols by an independent, third-party facility (Health Protection Agency, Porton Down, UK).
