Verification of Protein Extraction Method by Magneto-Ferrite Treatment with EDS Analysis

Abstract

Proteins are biomolecules that support life phenomena, and their function has become a major research subject. The research group of Akita University is studying the method of protein extraction from activated sludge via magneto-ferrite treatment. In this work, EDS (Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy) analysis was conducted to investigate the constituent elements of the solution treated by the magneto-ferrite treatment. As a result, P and S were detected in the treated solution; thus, the elements constituting proteins and nucleic acids were confirmed.