This post is about how I prevent contamination in the lab during experiments and material preparation. Contamination has been an issue in sample preparation despite efforts being made to minimize contamination. Current efforts include wearing cotton lab coats across all…
Author: Ahmet Gurcan
Small Particles Task Force: Minimization of Contamination – Best Practices (MMC)
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How to Upload a Blog Post
This post is to go over how to post a blog post. This post is written like a protocol, but you can do anything! It is meant to enable live data uploading and review by others. Step 1: Log in…
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Small Particles Task Force: Observation of Web-Like Structures on Microslit Membranes Following Tween-20–Assisted Microparticle Dispersion
Introduction The LOMP Small Particle Taskforce is focused on developing a reliable and rigorous procedure for analyzing small microplastics in environmental samples. Our primary aim is to ensure that the data we generate accurately reflects the true microplastic population present…
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Small Particles Task Force: Isopropyl Alcohol Improves Dispersion of <20 µm Particles on Microslit Membranes
Introduction The LOMP Small Particle Taskforce is focused on developing a reliable and rigorous procedure for analyzing small microplastics in environmental samples. Our primary aim is to ensure that the data we generate accurately reflects the true microplastic population present…
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Small Particles Task Force: Initial Stock Preparation & Staining Workflow
Introduction The LOMP Small Particle Taskforce is focused on developing a reliable and rigorous procedure for analyzing small microplastics in environmental samples. Our primary aim is to ensure that the data we generate accurately reflects the true microplastic population present…
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Place Holder Post for Microplastic Protocols
This post is a place holder for the Microplastics Protocol page. This post allows for the page to be displayed to the Microplastics group since without a post the page remains hidden.
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