Laboratory Cleanroom Solutions: Research, Testing, & Biosafety

May 9, 2025

Laboratory Cleanroom Solutions: Research, Testing, & Biosafety

I. Research Laboratories (Universities & Institutes)

  1. Nanotechnology Labs

    • ISO Class 4 Modular Cleanrooms:
      FFUs with ULPA filters (99.9995% @ 0.12μm) for quantum dot synthesis and graphene research.

    • Vibration-Controlled Workstations:
      Active damping platforms (<0.2μm/s²) for atomic force microscopy (AFM) imaging.

  2. Chemistry/Chemical Engineering Labs

    • Fume Hood Integration:
      Modular cleanrooms with acid-resistant walls + laminar flow hoods for solvent-free nanoparticle synthesis.

    • Gas Purge Pass Boxes:
      Transfer hygroscopic materials under nitrogen atmosphere.


II. Testing & Certification Centers

  1. Microbial Testing Labs

    • ISO Class 5 Biosafety Cabinets:
      Integrated with FFUs for USP <61> compliance in bioburden testing.

    • Dual HEPA Air Showers:
      Eliminate 99.99% particulates before entering sterility testing zones (CFU ≤1/m³).

  2. Environmental Monitoring

    • Mobile Cleanroom Modules:
      Deploy ISO Class 6 environments for on-site air/water quality analysis.

    • Particle Counting Calibration Zones:
      Laminar flow benches with ±3% measurement accuracy (0.3-5μm range).


III. CDC & Virology Facilities

  1. BSL-3/BSL-4 Labs

    • Negative Pressure Cleanrooms:
      Leak-tight modular units with redundant HEPA filtration (EN 12469 compliance).

    • Double-Door Autoclave Pass Boxes:
      Decontaminate viral samples before transfer to BSL-2 areas.

  2. Sample Processing

    • Class II Biosafety Cabinets:
      ULPA-filtered airflow for PCR prep and NGS library construction.

    • UV-Interlocked Transfer Hatches:
      Prevent accidental pathogen release during RNA extraction.


IV. Animal Research Laboratories

  1. SPF Animal Housing

    • ISO Class 7 Barrier Systems:
      FFUs maintain ≤352,000 particles/m³ (≥0.5μm) with 12-15 air changes/hour.

    • Tunnel Washer Pass-Throughs:
      Sterilize cages without breaching containment.

  2. Transgenic Animal Studies

    • IVF Workstations (ISO Class 5):
      Laminar flow + CO₂ incubators for embryo microinjection.

    • ESD-Safe Cleanrooms:
      Protect CRISPR gene editing equipment from static damage.


V. Core Advantages

  • Flexible Configurations: Modular cleanrooms adapt to BSL-2 to BSL-4 requirements.

  • Regulatory Compliance: Meet ISO 14644, WHO GLP, and NIH/CDC biosafety guidelines.

  • Energy Efficiency: 30% energy savings via variable airflow FFUs vs. traditional HVAC.

  • Real-Time Monitoring: IoT sensors track temperature, pressure, and particle counts 24/7.