SiMPore Inc. is replacing tolerance data in microns or nanometers with percentage of target diameter in its porous membrane chip products in order to match similar products on the market. Open Notice in new tab
Microplastics in Bottled Water by Brand: What’s in YOUR Water?
At SiMPore, we provide the analytical tools for the consumer beverage industry to uncover answers and validate solutions when tackling the microplastics challenge in beverage products. SiMPore Filter Disks, comprising silicon nanomembrane technology feature precision-patterned, consistent pore geometry, enabling improved particle capture and analysis methodologies over other available filter options on the market. For this […]
Microplastic Filtration in Drinking Water: Do Household Pitcher Filters Really Work?
As consumers become increasingly aware of the microplastic pollution problem, many are asking a critical question: does the pitcher filter on their kitchen counter actually protect them? Microplastic filtration — the process of physically removing microscopic plastic particles from water — has become a key consideration for health-conscious households. Yet until now, there has been […]
How to Choose the Right TEM Window Grid
Choosing the right TEM window grid is an important step in achieving reliable, high-quality imaging. Researchers must often balance resolution, mechanical durability, and compatibility with existing instrumentation when making a selection. In this post, we outline the key factors to consider when selecting a TEM window grid and explain how each decision can impact performance […]
Understanding Microplastic Testing Methods and Techniques
Have you ever looked at a glass of crystal-clear water and wondered what’s really in it? Beyond minerals, we now know it can contain thousands of microscopic plastic particles. They’re too small to see or taste, yet scientists can find them. The real question isn’t just if microplastics are present, but what kinds, how many, […]
8 µm Comparative Bottled Water Analysis: What’s in YOUR Water?
We analyzed seven top bottled water brands with 8 µm and 3 µm cut-off SiMPore Filter Disks, reporting the total particle counts from one-liter water bottles—and you won’t believe the results! Read the study
Product Change Notice: Filter Disk Product Number Changes
SiMPore Inc. announces changes to the product numbers for its Filter Disk product family, effective November 11, 2025. Open Notice in new tab
Product Change Notice: Hexagon Apertures
SiMPore Inc. announces the change to a hexagonal chip shape for its Aperture Windows effective August, 2025. Open Notice in new tab
Microplastics Filtration and Analysis: Start-Up Guide for Filtration Apparatus and SiMPore Filter Disks
Introduction Many laboratories are newly interested in capturing and analyzing microplastics from a variety of samples, and need to acquire and set up the necessary apparatus to do so. This guide outlines the essentials for setting up and using SiMPore Filter Disks with the required filtration equipment. Using SiMPore Filter Disks Figure 1 below shows […]
Microplastics Filtration and Analysis: Start-Up Guide for Filtration Apparatus and SiMPore Filter Disks
Instruction for Use: Handling and Cleaning Recommendations for Silicon-based TEM Window Grids