A Simple and Fast Manual Centrifuge to Spin Solutions in 96-Well PCR Plates
Open Access
- 25 May 2020
- journal article
- research article
- Published by MDPI AG in Methods and Protocols
- Vol. 3 (2), 41
- https://doi.org/10.3390/mps3020041
Abstract
A simple and fast manual centrifuge was developed to spin down solutions in 96-well polymerase chain reaction (PCR) plates. A commercially available salad spinner was utilized for this purpose. Acceleration and deceleration of the centrifuge were faster than those of a conventional electric centrifuge using 96-well PCR plates. Solutions in a 96-well PCR plate settled quickly after centrifuging for only 3 s. This lightweight centrifuge can be stored under a laboratory bench or on a shelf and can be put on the bench only when required, whereas the electric centrifuge is immobile due to its weight and the requirement of electric cables. This simple centrifuge is inexpensive, requires minimal effort for making, and can be used anywhere.Keywords
Funding Information
- Institute for Fermentation (G-2019-2-067)
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