Practical training of masters on the basis of the Ukrainian Laboratory of Quality and Safety of Agricultural Products
Recently, a series of on-site practical classes was organized for students of the magistracy of the educational and professional program "Protection and Soil Regeneration Technologies" by the curator of the group Rostyslav BOHDANOVYCH. The training took place on the basis of the leading research institution - the Ukrainian Laboratory of Quality and Product Safety (ULAB) of the agro-industrial complex.
The purpose of the visit was to familiarize future specialists with modern methods of instrumental analysis and practical aspects of environmental monitoring of territories that were negatively affected by hostilities.
Today, ULYAB's activities are focused on a comprehensive study of environmental objects. The priority direction is to monitor the content of persistent organic pollutants, explosives, toxic inorganic elements and radionuclides.
In addition to the analysis of soils, water and agricultural products, the laboratory evaluates the deposition of pollutants in trophic chains. Particular attention is paid to the ecological and toxicological assessment of the impact of pollutants on bio-testing using biotesting methods that meet the international recommendations of OECD.
Heads of specialized units conducted a tour of laboratory units for masters, dwelling in detail on the instrument base and research methods:
* Gas chromatography: Students got acquainted with the process of determining 186 polychlorinated biphenyl bageenners (PCBs) in various matrices (oils, soils, plants, water), as well as identification of residues of pesticides and unknown compounds. * Liquid chromatography: Specialists have demonstrated methods for determining 14 types of explosives and 15 polyaromatic hydrocarbons, which is critical for assessing the damage caused to the environment by the war.
* Element analysis: Heavy metal monitoring is carried out by atomic emission methods with inductive-ascognized plasma and atomic absorption spectrometry. The laboratory provides the definition of 33 elements, analyzing both gross and moving or exchange shapes.
The masters were able to see in the action of the acid decomposition system, muffle furnaces and other auxiliary equipment, which ensures the accuracy and reliability of the results.
The curator of the educational program emphasizes that such field classes are an integral part of the training of masters. Direct contact with the professional environment and modern equipment allows students to consolidate theoretical knowledge and master the skills necessary for future work in the field of protection and restoration of land resources of Ukraine.