Now, a similar crisis is affecting scientists in the lab: a shortage of disposable, sterile plastic ... up a specific volume of liquid, usually measured in microliters. Pipette tips come in ...

The breakthrough is made possible by their proprietary material Vivomer, a plastic-free substance derived from waste biomass.

Consequently, the volume range of a pipette can significantly impact accuracy ... Their instruments and plastic consumables are developed and manufactured in Zizers, Switzerland and Hudson ...

Measuring cylinder A cylindrical container used to measure the volume of liquid. Dropper/pipette A thin, tapering glass or plastic tube used to eject or suck in a small amount of fluid.