Measuring Living Bacterial Cells in Bioreactors: Beyond Optical Density
Published on by Tobias Schaad, CFO/COO at rqmicro AG in Technology
In biotechnology and industrial microbiology, accurately monitoring the health and quantity of bacterial cells in bioreactors is crucial for process optimization and product quality. Traditionally, the most common method for estimating bacterial concentration is optical density (OD) measurement, typically at 600 nm (OD600). However, this method has significant limitations, especially when distinguishing between live and dead cells.
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https://www.rqmicro.com/blog/make-water-safe-1/bioreactors-153Taxonomy
- Bacteria
- Bioreactors & Processes
- waste water bacteria