This product brochure provides an overview of the Abiotic Panel, which includes testing for magnetic susceptibility, x-ray diffraction (XRD), and percent clay to evaluate the potential for abiotic degradation of chlorinated hydrocarbons. A variety of iron-bearing minerals and phyllosilicate clays are capable of degrading chlorinated ethenes and carbon tetrachloride.
This Top Tips bulletin explains how molecular biological tools can be used during site assessment to evaluate monitored natural attenuation (MNA), enhanced bioremediation, and in situ chemical oxidation (ISCO) at petroleum‑impacted sites. It highlights how in situ microcosms, QuantArray®‑Petro, CENSUS® qPCR, and stable isotope probing provide actionable, field‑based evidence to compare remedies and select the…
This Top Tips handout explains how monitored natural attenuation (MNA) can be a cost‑effective site management strategy at petroleum‑impacted sites when supported by multiple lines of evidence. It highlights how molecular biological tools, stable isotope probing, and in situ microcosms provide defensible proof of biodegradation and help compare MNA with enhanced remediation options to reduce…
This Top Tips bulletin explains how stable isotope probing (SIP) provides conclusive, in situ evidence of biodegradation for petroleum hydrocarbons, fuel oxygenates, and selected emerging contaminants. It highlights best practices for selecting target compounds, interpreting results, and integrating SIP with monitored natural attenuation (MNA) or in situ microcosm studies to support defensible site decisions.
This Top Tips bulletin explains how monitored natural attenuation (MNA) can be effectively evaluated and supported at petroleum‑impacted sites using multiple lines of evidence. It highlights how molecular biological tools such as QuantArray®‑Petro, CENSUS® qPCR, stable isotope probing, and in situ microcosms provide direct, defensible proof of biodegradation and help compare MNA with enhanced remediation…
This Top Tips bulletin explains how molecular biological tools support effective bioremediation of acid rock drainage by identifying beneficial microbial populations and guiding treatment strategies. It highlights how tools such as QuantArray®‑BGC and next‑generation sequencing help establish baseline conditions, monitor sulfate and metal reduction, and demonstrate ecosystem recovery over time.
This Top Tips bulletin explains how molecular biological tools support informed remedy selection at chlorinated solvent sites by comparing monitored natural attenuation (MNA), enhanced bioremediation, and combined biotic/abiotic treatments. It highlights how in situ microcosms, QuantArray®‑Chlor, and mineralogical analyses provide field‑based evidence of biological and abiotic degradation to guide cost‑effective remediation decisions.
This technical overview explains the differences between CENSUS® qPCR and QuantArray® technologies and how each supports microbial characterization, remediation decision‑making, and performance monitoring. It provides practical guidance on when to use targeted single‑gene analysis versus multi‑gene array profiling to efficiently evaluate biodegradation, corrosion, and biogeochemical processes.
This white paper describes how stable isotope probing (SIP), QuantArray®‑Petro, and QuantArray®‑NSZD work together to evaluate biodegradation of petroleum hydrocarbons under real site conditions. By combining proof of degradation with pathway‑specific and microbial community data, these complementary tools support defensible decisions for monitored natural attenuation (MNA), bioremediation, and long‑term site management.
This white paper explains how combining molecular, mineralogical, and field‑based tools provides a more complete understanding of chlorinated compound degradation at contaminated sites. It shows how QuantArray®‑Chlor, abiotic testing, and in situ microcosms work together to improve remedy selection, support monitored natural attenuation, and increase confidence in site management decisions.