Shimadzu Scientific Publishes White Paper on Analytical Testing of Biofuels

COLUMBIA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc. (SSI) today announced the availability of its new white paper, “Overview of Biofuels and the Analytical Processes Used in their Manufacture.” The paper is available for free download at the company’s web site www.ssi.shimadzu.com/biofuels.

The paper offers an overview of the rapidly expanding global biofuel market with specific focus on ethanol and biodiesel used in auto transportation. It provides context for these products within the fuel market and explains raw materials and manufacturing.

Most important, the paper describes the analytical processes and equipment used for QA testing of raw materials, in-process materials, and end products. It reviews ASTM guidelines and industry standard practices.

“This white paper is intended to help companies and researchers delving into the emerging biofuels market by identifying the requirements and processes needed for quality assurance and standardization,” said Kevin McLaughlin, SSI senior marketing communications coordinator.

For more information, please visit www.ssi.shimadzu.com.

About Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc.

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (SSI) is the American subsidiary of Shimadzu Corporation, headquartered in Kyoto, Japan. Founded in 1875, Shimadzu is a $2 billion multinational corporation with three major divisions: Medical Diagnostics, Aerospace/industrial, and Analytical Instruments. The Analytical Division is one of the world's largest manufacturers of analytical instrumentation and environmental monitoring equipment. In 1975, SSI corporate headquarters was established in Columbia, MD to provide analytical solutions to laboratories in North, Central, and parts of South America. In the US, SSI has a network of more than 50 locations providing local and regional sales, service, and technical support.