Rethinking extraction for today's environmental labs

5 Mar 2026

PFAS analysis has become one of the most closely watched topics in environmental testing. Regulatory focus is increasingly extending beyond water samples to solid matrices such as soils, sediments, biosolids, and tissues. These matrices introduce additional analytical complexity, requiring extraction workflows that are robust and reproducible, while remaining efficient, contamination-free, and compatible with high laboratory throughput.

Discover how the Milestone ETHOS X, equipped with application-specific rotors, has been designed to meet the operational needs of environmental laboratories working with solid samples. Rather than replicating traditional multi-step workflows, ETHOS X integrates extraction into a single, closed-vessel process, replacing hours of manual handling with a fast, controlled, and repeatable operation.

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Digestion and ExtractionDigestion and extraction apparatus are used in sample preparation to break down samples or extract organic or aqueous compounds from a solid. Digestion may be conducted via hot block, microwave or Kjeldahl digestion apparatus. Extraction systems typically involve solvent extraction and include Soxhlet, Randall or Twisselmann extraction methods. Find the best digestion and extraction apparatus in our peer-reviewed product directory: compare products, check customer reviews and receive pricing direct from manufacturers.PFAS
Rethinking extraction for today's environmental labs