With a strong commitment to northern regions, the Northern Region Persistent Organic Pollution Control (NRPOP) Laboratory aims to conduct integrated modelling and experimental research on the development of innovative investigation, simulation, control and remediation technologies that are applicable to mitigate the contamination caused by persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The research in the NRPOP lab will not only enhance researchers’ understanding of the pollution mechanisms but also help governments and industries improve their practices for mitigation of the POPs-related pollution problems, leading to short-/long-term environmental, economic and social benefits.

• Biological and Life Sciences
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry and Biochemistry
• Engineering - Agricultural, Forest, Environmental, Mining, Mineral
• Environmental and Earth Sciences
• Marine/Ocean Sciences
• Mathematics and Statistics

• Biotechnology
• Education
• Energy (Renewable and Fossil)
• Environmental Technologies and Related Services
• Fisheries and Aquaculture
• Management and Business Related Services

Isolation and purification of compounds produced in living spaces for biosurfactant studies

 Isolera One

• Solvent delivery: Two constant volume (3 mL) electric HPFC pumps
• Flow rate: 1–200 mL/min
• Pressure limit: 145 psi (10 bar)
• Sample interval: Milligrams–75 grams
• UV detection: 200–400 nm
• Flow cell path length: 0.3 mm
• UV collection modes: Single/dual/λ-All wavelengths (variable UV and UV-VIS)
• Fractionation modes: Volume, threshold, threshold with volume, low slope, medium slope, custom slope or via external detection
• Collection vessels: Test tubes (16 x 150 mm)
• Power: 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 4.0 A
• System control & Data management: On-board computer with 10.4” capacitive touch screen interface
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 355 mm (14”) x 596 mm (23.5”) x 497 mm (19.6”)
• Weight: 30–35 kg (66–77 lbs)
• Certifications: CE, cTÜVus

ELSD-A120 Detector

• Power: 90/120V AC or 220/250V AC, 50/60 Hz 2A max
• System control and Data management: 200 mm (8”) x 415 mm (16”) x 450 mm (18”) diagonal touch screen
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 200 mm (8”) x 415 mm (16”) x 450 mm (18”)
• Weight: 13 kg (28 lb)
• Evaporator: OFF, Ambient – 120 °C (1 °C increments)
• Nebulizer: OFF, 25 – 90 °C (1 °C increments)
• Gas Flow Rate: 0.9 SLM to 3.25 SLM @ 25 °C with integrated controlled gas shut
• Pressure operating range: 60 – 100 psi (4.1 – 6.9 bar)
• Eluent flow rate: 0.2 – 5.0 mL/min
• Analogue output: 0 – 5V FSD
• Detector Status: Standby, run
• Safety Features: Gas shut off valve, vapor and leak detection
• Certifications: CE, CSA

Measurement of particle and molecular size, molecular weight and zeta potential of dispersed particles

• Size range: 0.6 nm to 6 μm hydrodynamic diameter
• Concentration range: 0.1 mg/ml lysozyme to 40wt/vol%
• Size range for Zeta potential: 3 nm to 10 μm
• Molecular weight range: 1000 to 2x10⁷ Daltons
• Laser: He-Ne, 4.0 mW, 633 nm (red)
• Laser attenuation: Automatic, transmission 100% to 0.0003%
• Detector: Avalanche photodiode, Q.E. >50% at 633 nm
• Temperature range: 2 °C to 90 °C
• Dimensions: 320 mm (W) x 600 mm (D) x 260 mm (H)
• Weight: 19.4 kg
• Power requirements: AC 100-240 V, 50-60 Hz
• Power consumption: Max. 80 W
• Ambient operating conditions- Humidity: +10 to +35 °C (+50 to 95 °F), 10 to 90% (non-condensing)

Identification, quantification and purification of biosurfacant samples

Line voltage: 100 – 240 V~, ± 10 % wide-ranging capability

Line frequency: 50 or 60 Hz, ± 5 %

Ambient operating temperature: 4–55 °C (39–131 °F)

Humidity: < 95 % r.h. at 40 °C (104 °F)

ISM Classification: ISM Group 1 Class B

Agilent 1260 Infinity II Quaternary Pump (G7111B)

• Weight: 14.7 kg (32 lbs)
• Dimensions: 180 x 396 x 436 mm (7.1 x 15.6 x 17.2 inches) (H × W × D)
• Power consumption: 80 VA, 65 W
• Recommended flow range: 0.2 – 10.0 mL/min
• Flow accuracy: ± 1 % or 10 µL/min whatever is greater, pumping degassed H2O at 10 MPa (100 bar)
• Pressure operating range: Operating range up to 60 MPa (600 bar, 8700 psi) up to 5 mL/min, operating range up to 20 MPa (200 bar, 2950 psi) up to 10 mL/min 
• Recommended pH range: 1.0 – 12.5
• Number of channels: 4

Agilent 1260 Infinity II Vialsampler (G7129A)

• Weight: 19 kg (41.9 lbs) w/o sample cooler
• Dimensions: 324 x 396 x 468 mm (12.8 x 15.6 x 18.4 inches) (H × W × D)
• Power consumption: 350 VA / 350 W / 1195 BTU/h
• Permitted solvents:  Boiling point ≥56 °C, auto-ignition temperature ≥200 °C
• Injection range: 0.1 – 100 µL in 0.1 µL increments with 100 µL up to 60 MPa
• Sample viscosity range: 0.2 – 5 cp
• Sample capacity: 132 x 2 mL vials, 36 x 6 mL vials 
• Carry over: <0.004 % (40 ppm) with needle wash
• Injection cycle time: 18 s for draw speed 200 µL/min
• Ejection speed: 200 µL/min
• Injection volume: 1 µL
• Minimum sample volume: 1 µL from 5 µL sample in 100 µL microvial

Agilent 1260 Infinity II Multicolumn Thermostat (G7116A)

• Weight: 12.5 kg (27.6 lbs)
• Dimensions: 160 x 435 x 436 mm (6.3 x 17.1 x 17.2 inches) (H × W × D)
• Power consumption: 150 VA, 150 W
• Temperature range: 10 °C below ambient (minimum 4 °C) to 85 °C settable in steps of 0.1 K
• Independent temperature zones: 2in single device
• Column capacity: 4 columns of up to 300 mm length
• Heat-up/cool-down time: 5 min from ambient to 40 °C, 10 min from 40 °C to 20 °C, <25 min from 25 °C to 85 °C
• Valve options: 2-position/6-port

Agilent 1260 Infinity II Variable Wavelength Detector (G7114A)

• Weight: 11 kg (24.3 lbs)
• Dimensions: 140 x 396 x 436 mm (5.5 x 15.6 x 17.0 inches) (H × W × D)
• Power consumption: 80 VA, 70 W
• Detection type: Double-beam photometer
• Light source: Deuterium lamp
• Number of signals: Single and dual wavelength detection
• Wavelength range: 190 – 600 nm

Agilent 1260 Infinity II Evaporative Light Scattering Detector (G4260B)

• Weight: 11 kg
• Dimensions: 415 x 200 x 450 mm (16.3 x 7.9 x 17.7 inches) (H × W × D)
• Power consumption: 150 W (max)
• Ambient operating temperature: 10–35 °C (50–95 °F)
• Light source: LED 480 nm (Class 1 LED product)
• Gas flow range: 0.9 – 3.25 SLM (controlled gas shut-off)
• Operating pressure: 60 – 100 psi (4.1 – 6.9 bar)
• Eluent Flow range: 0.2 – 5.0 mL/min

Quantitative determination of chemical elements in environmental samples

Capability: Flame

Number of sample compartments: 1

PC control: Yes

Lamp carousel: Auto aligning

Lamp capacity: 6

Lamp type: Coded and uncoded, single and multi-element

Monochromator: Ebert

Spectral bandwidths: 0.2, 0.5 and 1.0 nm

Reciprocal linear dispersion: 2.0 nm/mm at 200 nm

Grating: 1800 lines/mm 

Optical set up: Automatic

Wavelength range: 180–900 nm 

Burner type: 50 mm finned universal burner

Flame background correction: Deuterium

Flame autosampler: Compatible with Cetac 260, Cetac 520

Dimensions: 567 mm (W) x 589 mm (D) x 510 mm (H)

Weight: 100 lbs

Power: 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 300 Va

Separation, identification, and quantification of environmental samples

Agilent 7890A GC

• Column oven dimensions: 28 × 31 × 16 cm
• Ambient temperature: +4 °C to 450 °C
• Temperature setpoint resolution: 0.1 °C
• Maximum achievable temperature ramp rate: 120 °C/min
• Maximum run time: 999.99 min (16.7 h)
• Total flow setting range: 0 to 200 mL/min N2, 0 to 1,250 mL/min H2 or He
• Data communications: LAN
• Analog output channels: 1-mV, 1-V, and 10-V output available
• Height: 49 cm (19.2")
• Width: 58 cm (22.9")
• Depth: 51 cm (20.2")

Agilent 5975C MSD

• Mode: EI/CI
• EI ion source type: Noncoated inert EI source
• Ion source temperature: 150–350 °C
• Quadrupole temperature: 106–200 °C
• Mass filter: Monolithic hyperbolic quadrupole
• Minimum mass: 1.6 u
• Maximum mass: 1050 u
• Mass axis stability: Better than 0.10 u/48 h
• Detector: Triple-Axis detector with long life EM

Separation and analysis of environmental samples

Chassis: 8610V Mainframe 230V/110V

Detectors: Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD), Helium Ionization Detector (HID), Electron Capture Detector (ECD)

Injection: Vertical port for sampler, dual 10 port valves for dual loop multi-column injection, direct syringe injection capability, on-column injector (additional one is available)

Column oven: Ambient to 400°C temperature programmable, unlimited ramps and holds, fast cool-down, large size for multiple columns and detectors

Carrier Gases: Dual channel, nitrogen

Size: Small footprint for crowded lab bench