Indigo® low-cost nitrate & nitrite test strips provide quick qualitative nitrogen measurements for wastewater plants, bioreactors & teaching labs & can help track nitrification & denitrification trends.
Nitrate and nitrite monitoring in bioreactors is critical for managing microbial processes such as nitrification, denitrification, and anaerobic digestion. In wastewater treatment, excess nitrite accumulation can be toxic, while balanced nitrogen cycling improves system efficiency and environmental compliance.
Discipline | Learning Outcomes / Key Features |
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Environmental Engineering | Demonstrate nitrate/nitrite control in wastewater treatment; show impact on effluent quality and compliance. |
Microbiology | Illustrate microbial pathways of nitrification and denitrification; connect results to bacterial metabolism. |
Chemistry | Introduce redox transformations of nitrogen species; practice semi-quantitative testing in applied settings. |
Bioprocess Engineering | Link nutrient monitoring to bioreactor performance; compare strip results to instrumentation for process validation. |
Teaching & Training | Provide accessible, hands-on demonstrations of nitrogen cycle dynamics in environmental and industrial contexts. |