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Biology & Environmental Research
Our worldwide customer base in biological & environmental research has now grown to hundreds of users coming from the University of Alaska in Anchorage to the University of Wellington in New Zealand. The various optical sensor designs – from microsensors thinner than a hair to robust stainless steel probes – make them applicable in a wide range of research fields. Whether it is contactless respiration measurements, monitoring in sediment pore water, profiling in biofilms, or 2-dimensional recording of analyte distributions in root systems, PreSens can deliver the right sensor solution for investigations in micro- or macro-scale.
OEM components for oxygen monitoring in deep sea research
O2 Spots and OEM components
Optical oxygen sensors can stand high pressures and are therefore ideally suited for deep sea research. Combined with electro-optical modules, that have a small footprint and can easily be integrated in fittings that stand high pressure oxygen measurements at depths of several thousand meters can be performed.
O2 Spot autoclavable
O2 Spot non autoclavable
OEM module for O2
Trace O2 sensors for respirometry measurements
O2 Spots and Portable O2 Meter
PreSens non-invasive optical sensors are the ideal tool for respiration measurements. From tiny invertebrates to large aquatic organisms, our O2 and pH sensors can be integrated in most different respirometry chambers.
O2 probes for water sample analysis
O2 Dipping Probes and Portable O2 Meter
Our oxygen dipping probes with stainless steel fitting are ideal tools for fast assessments in water quality analysis. Combined with portable oxygen meters that are splash-proof and easy to handle, they can be applied even in harsh environments.
Profiling and imaging systems for research in sediments and biofilms
Profiling Solutions and Imaging Systems
PreSens offers several sensor solutions for measurements in biofilms and sediments from micro- to macro-scale: Profiling Microsensors together with our micromanipulator systems are the tools for accurate microprofiling. 2-dimensional assessment of gradient development in flume chambers or sediment cores is possible with the VisiSensTM imaging systems.
Profiling O2 Microsensor
Profiling pH Microsensor
Manual Micromanipulator
Automated Micromanipulator
Imaging Solutions
Robust probes and imaging systems for monitoring processes in soil
O2 Probes and Imaging Solutions
Robust probes with stainless steel fittings can be applied for long-term monitoring in environmental studies. Portable, splash-proof devices with long-lasting batteries and immense storage capacity allow for prolonged computer-independent work out in the field. 2-dimensional assessment of gradient development or analysis of root soil interactions is possible with the VisiSens™ imaging systems.
Microsensors and imaging solutions for measurements in animal & plant physiology
Microsensors and Imaging Solutions
Our sensor systems measure non-invasive or minimally invasive, which is of great advantage when working with living samples. Microsensors with a sensor tip thinner than a hair can be inserted into tissue or mounted inside catheters for high resolution measurements. Furthermore, sensor foils can be placed directly on the sample surface or a sample cross section and analyte distributions can be determined 2-dimensionally over time.
Profiling O2 Microsensor
Profiling pH Microsensor
Manual Micromanipulator
Automated Micromanipulator
Imaging Solutions
Trace O2 sensors for repirometry measurements
O2 Spots and portable O2 meters
PreSens non-invasive optical sensors are the ideal tool for respiration measurements. From tiny invertebrates to large aquatic organisms, our O2 and pH sensors can be integrated in most different respirometry chambers.
Sensors for contactless measurements in liquid samples
Optical Sensor Spots for O2, pH & CO2 and Compact Meters
OEM components for measurements in customized set-ups
Sensor Spots and OEM Components for Non-invasive O2, pH or CO2 Measurements
Some research requires customized measurement set-ups. Due to their small outer dimensions an electro-optical module (EOM) and non-invasive sensor spots can be used to monitor oxygen in closed ecosystems (even in space). The components can be integrated in monitoring units where online oxygen measurements can be combined with other data.
O2 Spots
pH Spots
CO2 Spots
Electro-optical module for O2
Electro-optical module for pH
Electro-optical module for CO2
Online Monitoring and Profiling in Sediments & Biofilms
PreSens offers several sensor solutions for measurements in biofilms and sediments from micro- to macro-scale: Profiling Microsensors together with our micromanipulator systems are the tools for accurate microprofiling. 2-dimensional assessment of gradient development in flume chambers or sediment cores is possible with the VisiSens™ imaging systems. Robust dipping probes can directly be inserted in soil or sediment cores and are well suited for long-term macro-scale investigations.
Respiration & Photosynthesis Measurements
PreSens non-invasive optical sensors are the ideal tool for respiration measurements. From tiny invertebrates to large aquatic organisms, our O2 and pH sensors can be integrated in most different respirometry chambers. For investigating the photosynthetic activity of plants, special vials with integrated sensor stripes can be applied to measure the oxygen content in the liquid sample and the headspace simultaneously.
Online Monitoring in Plant & Animal Physiology
Our sensor systems measure non-invasive or minimally invasive, which is of great advantage when working with living samples. Microsensors with a sensor tip thinner than a hair can be inserted into tissue or mounted inside catheters for high resolution measurements. Furthermore, sensor foils can be placed directly on the sample surface or a sample cross section and analyte distributions can be determined 2-dimensionally over time.
Long-term Measurements in Environmental Monitoring
Robust probes with stainless steel fittings can be applied for long-term monitoring in environmental studies. Portable, splash-proof devices with long-lasting batteries and immense storage capacity allow for prolonged computer-independent work out in the field. The Microx 4 series oxygen meters, for example, can be applied with different sensor designs, from microsensors, over tiny sensor spots, to dipping probes, so one device can be used for most different experiments.