Biotechnology Laboratory

Center for Innovation, Inc.

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Projects

 

Researchers at the Center for Innovation (CFI) have performed some very successful research in the areas of construction of biofilm barriers and biodegradation of a number of soil and groundwater contaminants including nitrate, TNT and TCE. A summary of some of these results can be found through the links below. We hope that you find them beneficial and will contact CFI for further information to discuss potential applications or for assistance in designing and implementing your remediation project.

 

Biofilm Barriers and Treatment Zones

 

Nitrate

 

TNT and Other Nitro Aromatic Compounds

 

 

Center for Innovation, Inc.

 

The Center for Innovation, Inc. (CFI) Biotechnology Laboratory in Bozeman, Montana, offers microbiological analyses specializing in biofilms and bacterial attachment to surfaces.  Specific analyses include total direct microbial counts, heterotrophic plate counts, anaerobic plate counts, and most probable number assays for a variety of bacterial groups including sulfate-reducing bacteria and iron-oxidizing bacteria.

 

Our lab can provide you with the following testing capabilities:

 

Biofilm Testing Systems (testing of anti-biofilm coatings and compounds)

 

             ∙ Flow Cells

             ∙ Rotating Disk Reactors

             ∙ CDC Biofilm Reactors

             ∙ Drip-Flow Reactors

            

Biofilm Barrier Testing (High and Low Pressure)

 

             ∙ Sand Columns

             ∙ Berea Sand Stone Cores

             ∙ Porous Media Columns

            

Epifluorescent and Transmitted Light Microscopy

 

Scanning Electron Microscopy

 

Biofilm-Based Sensor Systems (waterborne pathogen detection)