Analytical Capabilities & Services
The Center for Clean Water Technology (CCWT) has developed an extensive and unique suite of core analytical capabilities that are being used to advance understanding of contaminant fate and transport in the natural and built environments. The CCWT Analytical Facility at Stony Brook University is home to shared environmental analytical instrumentation and sample processing laboratories. The goal of the facility is to provide access to instrumentation and analyses to SBU students, faculty, and staff and to provide analytical services for external organizations.
The table below outlines analytical services currently provided by the Center. To inquire about pricing for research purposes please contact ccwt@stonybrook.edu. Samples are only accepted after consultation and agreement with the Center's analytical lab staff. Turnaround time may vary. Official quotes can be provided as requested. Results are sent out electronically after analysis has been completed followed by invoices with instruction for payment. Investigators and collaborators who make use of the Center's analytical lab are asked to acknowledge our assistance in any publications and grant applications.
| Objective | Analytical Capabilities |
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Nutrients |
ELAP Certified: NO3-, NO2-, NH4+, PO43-, Total P, TKN Other: TN, N2O, N2, DON, PON, DOC |
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N Processes |
Incubations and Analysis of N2, NO, and N2O transformation rates |
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Field Geochemistry |
ELAP Certified: BOD5, Alkalinity, TSS Other: Temperature, pH, DO, Turbidity |
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Inorganic Chemistry |
Major & Minor Anions: F, Cl, Br, SO42-, SO32-, ClO3-, ClO- Major Cations: Al, Ba, Ca, K, Mg, Na, Si and Sr Trace Elements: Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, As, Ag, Cd, Tl, Pb, Hg, Se, Ge, Sb, Sn |
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Organics |
Aldehydes: Formaldehyde, Acetaldehyde, Glyoxal Organic Acids: Formic Acid, Acetic Acid, Oxalic Acid |
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Contaminants of Emerging Concern |
ELAP Certified: PFOA, PFOS Other: 1,4-Dioxane, Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances: NEtFOSAA, NMeFOSAA, PFBS, PFDA, PFDoA, PFHpA, PFSxS, PFHxA, PFNA, PFTA, PFTrDA, PFUnA, 11Cl-PF3OUdS, 9Cl-PF3ONS, ADONA, tire chemicals, microplastics |
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Pharmaceuticals & Personal Care Products (PPCPs) |
Acetominophen, Nicotine, Cotinine, Paraxanthine, DEET, Caffeine, Acesulfame K, Ibuprofen, Chlofibric Acid, Primidone, Bisphenol A, Naproxen, Carbamezapine, Salbutamol (Albuterol), Gemfibrozil, Cimetidine, Sulfamethoxazole, Ketoprofen, Diphenhydramine, Propranalol, Atenolol, Metoprolol, TCEP, Trimethoprim, Diclofenac, Warfarin, Fluoxetine, Ranitidine, Furosemide, Ciprofloxacin, Nifedipine, Fenofibrate, Amoxicillin, Diltiazem, Atorvastatin, Azithromycin, Furosemide, Estrone, β-Estradiol, 17α-Ethynylestradiol, Nonylphenol |
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Microbial Diversity & Function |
ELAP Certified: Total and Fecal Coliform, E. Coli Other: Enterococci, DNA, RNA and functional gene analysis utilizing state of the art metagenomics, metatranscriptomics, PCR, qPCR |
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Microsensors |
NO3-, O2 |
Analytical Instruments
Agilent 6495 Triple Quadrupole LC/MS
The Agilent QQQ LC/MS is designed for highly sensistive and selective quntitative analysis using Multiple Reaction Monitoring (MRM). It is ideal for trace-level detection of PFAS, pharmaceuticals, pesticides, and other regulated contaminants in water and soil matrices.
Target Analytes: Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs), Pesticides, Tire Chemicals, and Other CECs
Agilent 6545 QTOF LC/HRMS
The Agilent QTOF LC/HRMS provides accurate mass measurement and high resolving power for both targeted and non-targeted analysis (NTA). It enables molecular formula confirmation, suspect screening, and structural elucidation of emerging contaminants, transformation products, and complex environmental mixtures.
Target Analytes: PFAS, Tire Chemicals, Other CECs
Waters Xevo TQ-XS Triple Quadrupole LC/MS
The Waters QQQ LC/MS offers exceptional robustness and sensitivity for quantitative LC-MS/MS applications. Optimized for routine environmental and food safety monitoring, it supports high-throughput targeted analysis with excellent reproducibility.
Target Analytes: PFAS, PPCPs, Pesticides, Tire Chemicals, and Other CECs
Shimadzu TQ8050 NX Triple Quadrupole GC/MS with Pyrolyzer
The Shimadzu QQQ GC/MS enables highly selective and sensitive analysis of volatile and semi-volatile compounds. Equipped with a pyrolyzer, it allows characterization of polymeric materials, microplastics, and thermally degradable contaminants in environmental samples.
Target Analytes: 1,4 - Dioxane, Nitrosamines, Other DBPs, Microplastics
Shimadzu IRXross FTIR Spectrophotometer
The Shimadzu Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrophotometer is designed for the characterization of chemical bonds and surface functional groups via IR absorption spectra.
Automated 8-Channel Solid-Phase Extraction System
Target Analytes: Sample preconcentration for PFAS
Membrane Inlet Mass Spectrometer
Target Analytes: Dissolved N2 gas / denitrification rates
Metrohm 930 Compact IC Flex
With 944 Autosampler, Conductivity and UV/VIS Detectors, and Matrix Elimination
Target Analytes: Major Anions (fluoride, chloride, nitrate, nitrite, sulfate and phosphate) and volatile organic acids (glycolate, lactate, acetate, formate, propionate, butyrate, isobutyrate, and valerate).
Shimadzu HPLC System
With Photodiode Array (PDA) and Fluorescence Detectors
Target Analytes: Formaldehyde, Acetaldehyde, Glyoxal
Shimadzu TOC/TN Analyzer
Target Analytes: Dissolved Organic/Total Carbon, Total Dissolved Nitrogen
Lachat QC8500 Flow Injection Colorimeter
Target Analytes: High and Low (to <1uM) Ranges for: Nitrate/Nitrite, ortho-Phosphate, Ammonia, total phosphate (TP)
Thermo Elemental Analyzer
Target Analytes: Solid Phase C,N,S
Thermo Scientific Dionex Integrion HPIC
The Thermo HPIC system is designed for precise quantification of inorganic anions and cations, including fluoride, nitrate, sulfate, and other ionic species. It is widely used for water quality assessment and regulatory compliance monitoring.
Target Analytes: Fluoride, Nitrate, Nitrite, Chloride, Bromide
Aurora Lumina 3300 AFS
Target Analytes: As, Hg, Se, Sb, Ge
Thermo Scientific Element 2 High Resolution ICP-MS
Target Analytes: Al, Ag, As, Cd, Co, Cr, Cu, Fe, Mn, Mo, Ni, Pb, Ti, Tl, Zn
To inquire about analytical services for research purposes please contact ccwt@stonybrook.edu.