Direct monitoring of biochemical processes using micro-structured heat power detectors

被引:13
作者
Lerchner, J [1 ]
Wolf, A [1 ]
Hüttl, R [1 ]
Wolf, G [1 ]
机构
[1] TU Bergakad Freiberg, Inst Phys Chem, D-09596 Freiberg, Germany
关键词
calorimetry; flow-through chip calorimeter; enzymes; micro-kelvin thermostat; degree of mixing;
D O I
10.1016/j.cej.2003.11.006
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
An improved flow-through chip calorimeter useful for liquid samples is presented. The heat power detection limit could be decreased to a level of 180 nW. Main features of the new micro-sized calorimeter are a differential chip arrangement, a small sized thermostat with a precision in the micro-kelvin range and the application of micro-pumps for liquid flow control. The improved heat power resolution enables the monitoring of biochemical processes under relevant conditions. As applications have shown a pulsed fluid injection can increase the degree of mixing. For the determination of the degree of mixing a new method was developed. (C) 2003 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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页码:187 / 194
页数:8
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