Instruments

Radiocarbon and stable isotope analysis

We utilize radiocarbon and stable isotope analysis as tracers to study material dynamics in the environment.

Elemental Analyzer/Isotopic Ratio Mass Spectrometry (Vario PYRO cube, Elementar/Isoprime100, Isoprime)
Vacuum Line for Collection and Purification of CO2

Geochemical analysis

We conduct a range of geochemical analyses, including elemental concentrations, organic matter composition, and microbial community studies, to clarify material dynamics in the environment.

Total Organic Carbon Analyzer (TOC-L CPH, SHIMADZU)
Gas Chromatograph (GC-2014AT, SHIMADZU)
High Performance Liquid Chromatograph (Chromaster, HITACHI)
Voltammetry System (797 VA Computrace, Metrohm)
Automatic Titrator (COM-28, HIRANUMA)
UV-VIS Spectrophotometer (UV-1800, SHIMADZU）
Ratio Beam Spectrophotometer (U-5100, HITACHI）
PCR Thermal Cycler (PCR Thermal Cycler Dice Touch, TaKaRa）
Fluorometer (Qubit 4, Invitrogen)

Laboratory experiment

We conduct controlled laboratory experiments, including simulated environmental conditions, culture studies, leaching tests, and various pre-treatment processes to prepare samples for analysis.

Large Capacity Microbiological Incubator
High Capacity Refrigerated Centrifuge (Model 8730, KUBOTA）
Elution Testing Shaker (TS-20, TAITEC）
Rotary Cone Sample Divider (Laborette 27, FRITSCH)
Planetary Ball Mill (Pulverisette 7 Premium Line, FRITSCH)
Planetary Ball Mill (F-P2000, FOCUCY)
Rotary Evaporator (RE301A-W, Yamato Scientific）
Electric Furnace (FO610, Yamato Scientific）
Freeze Dryer
Microscope (BX51TRF, OLYMPUS）/BA310MET-1080M, SHIMADZU）

Field survey

We conduct field surveys across a wide range of environments, from forests and agricultural lands to coastal oceans, collecting observations and samples.

Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter (Vectrino, NORTEK)
Logger Version 2-D Electro-Magnetic Current Meter (INFINITY-EM, JFE Advantech）
Manta Net (ABT-ERM-6025, Aquatic Bio Technology)
Portable Water Sampler (6712, ISCO)