This document provides a cross-industry framework connecting microbial measurements with remediation performance, mine restoration, bioleaching culture quality, asset integrity, agricultural productivity, water quality, and wastewater treatment. Each KPI is structured around a defined measurement, target, performance scale, and key decision question. The framework is designed to help clients translate microbial evidence into clearer operational and…
Microbial enhanced oil recovery (MEOR) applies microorganisms or their metabolic products to mobilize residual oil as a tertiary recovery method. This white paper covers MEOR mechanisms, monitoring strategies, and molecular tools for evaluating MEOR performance. Molecular biological tools that are beneficial for MEOR monitoring include CENSUS® qPCR, next generation sequencing, and whole genome sequencing.
Biofouling and biodeterioration can impair components of renewable energy technologies, including geothermal power, terrestrial photovoltaic systems, and offshore renewable energy systems. This white paper details how molecular monitoring with analyses like qPCR, next generation sequencing, and whole genome sequencing can be used to support risk assessments, identify changing microbial conditions, and evaluate control measures.
This white paper provides insight into microorganisms and enzymes associated with 1,4-dioxane biodegradation. Compared to advanced oxidation processes, bioremediation strategies are a more cost-effective and sustainable alternative for 1,4-dioxane removal. Molecular biological tools and passive samplers for monitoring microorganisms capable of degrading 1,4-dioxane include qPCR, stable isotope probing, in situ microcosm testing, carbon-14 assay analysis,…
This brochure highlights molecular testing methods (qPCR, NGS, WGS) for microbial source tracking efforts to identify, differentiate, and mitigate sources of fecal contamination in waterways.
This brochure highlights microbial testing solutions, including qPCR, next generation sequencing, and whole genome sequencing, that help wastewater utilities proactively manage challenges associated with fat, oil, and grease (FOG). Monitoring for microorganisms associated with FOG buildup can aid in preventing sewer blockages and overflows, protect infrastructure, and improve operational efficiency and sustainability.
This white paper explains how sulfate reducing microorganisms contribute to oil reservoir souring and offers strategies for mitigating reservoir souring. Molecular biological tools like qPCR, next generation sequencing, and whole genome sequencing can be used to monitor microorganisms that are important for oil reservoir souring and souring mitigation.
Molecular biological tools offer innovative solutions for monitoring microbial communities that play essential roles in wastewater treatment. This white paper explores how qPCR, next generation sequencing, and whole genome sequencing can be used to monitor microorganisms that are important for anaerobic digester management, nitrogen cycling, enhanced biological phosphorus removal, bulking and foaming, and microbial source…
This handout covers how microbial monitoring can help optimize anaerobic digester performance for maximum efficiency and reliability. Advanced monitoring solutions include CENSUS®, QuantArray®-BGC, next generation sequencing, and whole genome sequencing.
This paper provides an overview of microorganisms involved in bioscale production and dissolution, which can cause issues in a variety of industries, including oil and gas, mining, and industrial heating systems. It also highlights how molecular biological tools such as qPCR (CENSUS®), next generation sequencing and whole genome sequencing enable effective monitoring and mitigation of…