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About

MSU Biomass Analytical Chemistry Facility

Overview of Services

 

 

  

The Biomass Analytical Core Facility provides specialized analytical capabilities to characterize biomass/bioproduct materials such as native and pre-treated biomass, hydrolysates, conversion residues and lignin extracts. The lab is equipped with robotic solids and liquid handlers to maximize throughput and minimize operator error. Data collected from each analytical instrument is uploaded into a custom LIMS for QA/QC. Data reports are then made available for the customer to navigate and download. The facility houses the following analytical equipment:

  • GC/MS (single quadrupole) Agilent 5975 GC/signle quadrupole Inert Plus EI MS with autosampler
  • Agilent LC 1260 Infinity with refractive index detector (RID) and autosampler
  • Columns - Aminex HPX-87P (Cat. 1250098) & Aminex HPX-87H (Cat. 1250140)
  • Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) Mettler Toledo TGA/DSC3+ thermal analysis with autosampler
  • Elemental Analyzer (Carbon and Nitrogen)
  • Thermo Fisher Scientific FlashSmart with autosampler
  • Solid grinding / weighing robots
  • Labman Automation iWall weighing and grinding robot with barcode reader
  • Vial compatibility: 2mL Sarstedt vials, 2mL autosampler vials, 1.5mL micronic vials
  • UV/VIS Spectrophotometer
  • Spectramax PLUS 384 Cuvette and Plate reader
  • Grinding and Milling
  • Labman Automation iWall 2mL vial pneumatic bead beater
  • Qiagen/Labconco TissueLyser II
  • Foss Cyclotec Mill (0.5mm - 5mm grind size)

Submission Process


Email us (glbrc.baf@msu.edu) to get empty barcoded tubes for your samples. You need the BAF-specific unique barcode labels when creating a sample submission.
Use this site to log your samples and create a new submission to the facility.
Drop off/Ship samples to the Biomass Analytics Facility at Michigan State University.
If you have any questions, comments, or request for updates regarding any specific project already submitted to BAF, please contact us through iLab

For all other BAF-related questions, inquiries, or concerns, please send an email to: glbrc.baf@msu.edu

Leadership

Ryan Johnson|Lab Manager
517-353-4162

Millicent Sanciangco, PhD|Core Facilities Director/Coordinator

Location and hours of operation

Hours      Location

8 Hours / 5 Days

     1129 Farm Lane
     Food Safety & Toxicology Building, Room 177K
     East Lansing, MI 48824

Links and Resources

  1. MSU BAF Submission (glbrc.org)

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Millicent Sanciangco, PhD
Core Facilities Director/Coordinator
 

 
sanciang@msu.edu
 
Food Safety & Toxicology Building, Room 177K
 
Ryan Johnson
Lab Manager
 
517-353-4162
 
john7956@msu.edu
 
Food Safety & Toxicology Building, Room 177K
 

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