LiquidTech™ is a cutting-edge biotechnology enterprise that is being incubated by the Advanced Biomolecular Research Cluster at the University of the Free State (UFS). The LiquidTech™ laboratory is physically located in the Biotechnology Building on the UFS main campus in Bloemfontein (see a map).
LiquidTech™ is headed by two established research scientists, Dr. Gabre Kemp and Prof. Hugh Patterton, assisted by support personnel. The high level of qualification and experience of staff ensures exceptional scientific rigor, translating to quality and accuracy of analyses. LiquidTech™ is currently in the process of acquiring SANAS certification as a Chemical Testing Laboratory.
The secure LiquidTech™ laboratory is separated into a sample preparation area and a sample analysis area. Sample preparation allows detection of minute quantities (ng/L or 10-9g/L) of organic pollutants, including endocrine disruptors, algal toxins such as microcystins as well as pesticides in water. Samples are analysed by tandem mass spectrometry. At LiquidTech™ we make use of highly sensitive, ultra-modern small molecule discovery equipment, including triple hybrid-quadrupole 4000QTRAP and 3200QTRAP mass spectrometers that are housed in the facility. Routine chemical and bacteriological analyses of water, to test for legal compliance, are performed in dedicated laboratories on the campus of the UFS.
An advanced, in-house computational biology facility is used for analysis and identification of small molecules. All analysis results are stored securely to guarantee confidentiality of client data.
If you have any further questions regarding our facilities or tests, please do not hesitate to contact us. |