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2023-2024Lab Project

Wastewater Analysis Project

Analysing wastewater through biofluorescence

Project Overview

This project explored innovative methods for wastewater analysis using biofluorescence techniques. Students investigated how fluorescent properties could be used to detect and analyze various components in wastewater samples, contributing to environmental monitoring and public health research.

Timeline

2023-2024 Academic Year

Team

MRT Research Team 2023-2024

Status

Completed

Key Focus Areas

  • Biofluorescence Techniques

    Utilized fluorescent microscopy and spectroscopy to identify biological markers in wastewater.

  • Environmental Monitoring

    Developed methods for assessing water quality and detecting contaminants.

  • Data Analysis

    Applied statistical methods to interpret fluorescence data and draw meaningful conclusions.

Project Impact

This research contributed to the growing field of environmental biotechnology, demonstrating how fluorescence-based techniques can provide rapid, cost-effective methods for wastewater analysis. The project enhanced students' understanding of environmental science while developing practical laboratory skills.

Skills Developed

  • • Fluorescence microscopy
  • • Spectroscopic analysis
  • • Water quality testing
  • • Data visualization

Learning Outcomes

  • • Environmental biotechnology
  • • Analytical chemistry methods
  • • Scientific methodology
  • • Collaborative research