The environmental analytical facility (EAF) at 成人抖阴 is utilised by research staff across the University (including environment, agrifood, water, energy and power) for chemical, biological and materials analysis. It provides students and staff with first-class teaching and flexible research facilities, offering a variety of analyses on a confidential and contract basis to a broad partner and client base.
Established in 2011, the EAF underwent a significant refurbishment programme in 2015 to consolidate the analytical activities of water, environment, agrifood and energy.
The facility has a dedicated team of technicians, and houses the following techniques:
- Gas and liquid chromatography, including particle characterisation;
- Metals analysis by ICP-MS and AAS;
- Wastewater analysis and water treatment technologies;
- Soil analysis, including selected soil physical techniques;
- Microbiology and mycology;
- Plant molecular biology;
- Post harvest analytical techniques;
- Environmental chemistry;
- Membrane sciences;
- Volatiles evaluation including SIFT-MS;
- Algae growth and harvesting;
- Small scale anaerobic digestion;
- Complete gas handling system;
- UPLC-Mass QToF, SCIEX Selexion LCMSMS and Shmadzu GCMSMS.
External partners and businesses can utilise the EAF analytical services.
- A service providing bespoke analysis of environmental samples.
- Ideal for small numbers or occasional samples.
- Analysis carried out by experienced technical staff.
- Competitively priced.
- Access to our academics expertise.
Our clients
The EAF's analytical services has a growing list of clients, including:
- Anglian Water,
- Charles River Laboratories,
- Severn Trent,
- It's Fresh,
- Unilever.
Our technicians can assist you with your analysis, advise which analysis is suitable to fulfil individual needs, and ensure your requirements are met on time and within budget.
