Chemical Research and Analysis Department

The Chemical Research and Analysis Department carries out a wide range of laboratory tests in the environmental, agricultural, and industrial sectors, addressing issues related to pollution, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Laboratory services are tailored to market needs and provided in cooperation with scientific, business, and government institutions.

The quality of testing is ensured by a management system compliant with LST EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018, which guarantees accurate results and minimizes possible errors. Tests are performed according to approved standards (LST, ISO, official international methods, and methods developed within the laboratory). The department’s activities are continuously updated in line with legal requirements, while advanced technologies are introduced and chemical testing methods are further improved.

The Chemical Research and Analysis Department conducts laboratory tests in agriculture, environmental sciences, and material analysis, including:

Soil
Water (drinking water, surface water, and wastewater)
Food (vegetables, fruits, berries)
Plants and feed
Waste, sludge, and sapropel
Mineral and organic fertilizers
Soil improvement materials (compost, peat) and technical compost
Biofuel and biofuel ash
Active ingredients of plant protection products and pesticide residues
Air filters

Most Successful Projects and Commissioned Research

The quality of research carried out by the Laboratory’s Chemical Research and Analysis Department is ensured by a management system compliant with LST EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018.
One of the implemented scientific research projects was “Investigation of the Composition of Phosphogypsum Extraction with Water and the Assessment of Its Possible Impact on Soil and Herbaceous Plants,” financed by Lithuanian economic entities (JSC Lifosa).
Based on scientific research, “Requirements (Criteria) for Products Made from Biodegradable Waste and Their Use” were developed. Within this framework, composts and anaerobic digestates produced in Lithuania were classified into different classes and categories. Proposals were made regarding the frequency and methods of contamination testing, along with norms and recommendations for the use of composts and anaerobic digestates (Ministry of Environment of the Republic of Lithuania).

Head of Department

Dr. Karolina Gvildienė

Email: karolina.gvildiene@vdu.lt