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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 […]

SiMPore Inc. proudly announces the attainment of ISO 9001:2015 certification following the successful completion of an audit by DAC Audit Services LLC.

The biological impact of microplastics in human food and water sources is largely unknown, and drinking water sources are not exempt from microplastic contamination. Here, we demonstrate a streamlined approach for capturing, quantifying, and identifying microplastics in drinking water. We present an analytical workflow termed Silicon Nanomembrane Analysis Pipeline (SNAP) that takes advantage of novel silicon nitride nanomembranes […]

Researchers at the University of Rochester are working on a method for rapid cancer diagnosis using SiMPore’s ultrathin nanomembranes. This technique, known as catch and display for liquid biopsies (CAD-LB), captures extracellular vesicles (EVs)—nano-sized carriers of cellular information—from minimally processed blood samples. By fluorescently labeling EVs caught in the membranes’ nanopores, CAD-LB enables quick detection […]

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are lipid-bound particles shed by all cells. They are involved in cell-cell communication, but have recently gained significant interest for their potential use as diagnostics and as therapeutics. Researchers from multiple Universities recently published work demonstrating the capability of SiMPore’s Silicon Nanomembranes for catch-and-display of single EVs, enabling novel analyses of these nano-sized bio particles […]

The University of Rochester has received a $7.1 million contract from the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to develop innovative tissue-on-chip technology. This groundbreaking research aims to explore the link between respiratory diseases, such as influenza, and neurological symptoms like brain fog. The three-year project uses microphysiological systems (MPS)—tiny chips that simulate human […]

Check out what other researchers have done with SiMPore filters for microplastics capture and analysis.

Recent publications highlight the unique utility of SiMPore’s filters, which enable direct capture and analysis of microplastic particulates on the same filter without any burdensome transfers.

The emerging problem of microplastics in drinking water has recently received much attention in scientific literature and in the broader public press coverage. Many consumers want to know how they can deal with this potential health concern. Using SiMPore’s novel filters for microplastics capture and analysis and Parverio Inc’s proprietary analysis algorithms, a study was […]

SiMPore supports the launch of the Lake Ontario Center for Microplastics and Human Health as they explore the effects of microplastics on the environment.

James McGrath, SiMPore’s Co-Founder recently received a grant from NIH for University Research that could reduce the need for pharmaceutical trials on animals.