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Sourav Pan

Founder of Biology Notes Online, Biology & Microbiology Educator, M.Sc. in Microbiology
Expertise
Microbiology, Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology
Education
University of Calcutta
Profile Last Updated: August 10, 2026

Sourav Pan is the founder and sole author of Biology Notes Online. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree and an M.Sc. in Microbiology from the University of Calcutta. He creates educational resources covering microbiology, immunology, biotechnology, genetics, cell biology, botany, zoology, and other life-science subjects.

His goal is to make complex biological concepts easier to understand through well-structured, student-friendly articles based on academic textbooks, peer-reviewed research, and authoritative scientific sources. In addition to writing new content, he regularly reviews and updates articles to improve their accuracy, clarity, and educational value.

Filtration – Definition, Principle, Process, Types & Examples

Laboratory gravity filtration apparatus showing a sand–water suspension poured through a filter-paper-lined funnel, with sand retained and filtrate collected in a flask.

Filtration is a physical separation process in which a liquid or gas is passed through a filter medium to separate certain suspended particles from the fluid. The filter medium allows the fluid to pass through it while retaining the particles. It is commonly used for the separation of heterogeneous mixtures, especially suspensions containing insoluble solid … Read more