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How to Measure Biomass Concentration and Control Substrate Uptake Rates in Bioreactors
23 Mar 2017Microbial bioprocesses can be controlled by the concentration of biomass and hence the uptake rate of nutrients. This application note describes a method for using soft sensors, integrated with Eppendorf bioprocess control software DASware control 5, to measure biomass concentration and control various substrate uptake rates in small-scale bioreactors. The results are fully scalable and applicable to industry, without the need for additional expensive measuring equipment.
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Data AnalysisData analysis hardware and software is available to make data processing straight-forward yet powerful. Data software can be used for math and stats, technical graphing and image analysis. In addition, software is available for specific data analysis of electrophoresis, densitometry, ELISA and DNA sequencing.Bioprocessing / FermentationBioprocessing is the use of biological materials to perform commercial, scientific or medical research processes. Biological materials used include cells, enzymes and organisms. Usually bioprocessing requires a batch or continuous bioreactor such as a fermentor or cell culture system. The advantages of using a reactor include high productivity, easy configuration, adjustable values and automation.BioprocessingBioprocessing is the use of biological systems for the conversion of raw materials to desired products. This includes the research, development and manufacturing stages of production and can refer to food processing, small-molecule pharmaceutical manufacture, production of recombinant protein therapeutics, or the generation of renewable energy.Sugars in Biomass
