In this work, the development and testing of a microfabricated multiparametric sensor for rapid cell growth monitoring is described, especially focused on yeast quality assessment for wine applications. The device consists of two integrated microsensors (pH, impedance), able to monitor extracellular metabolism. Microbial growth has been performed both in standard culture conditions and in presence of ethanol (12% v/v) in order to carry out a common screening of wine yeast strains. Cell growth tests can be performed in just three hours, providing a fast, reliable, sensitive and low cost analysis with respect to the conventional procedures.
Development and characterization of a multiparametric microsensor for yeast cell growth monitoring
Ress, Cristina;Adami, Andrea;Lorenzelli, Leandro;Collini, Cristian;Tindiani, Andrea;Maglione, Alfredo;Soncini, Giovanni
2009-01-01
Abstract
In this work, the development and testing of a microfabricated multiparametric sensor for rapid cell growth monitoring is described, especially focused on yeast quality assessment for wine applications. The device consists of two integrated microsensors (pH, impedance), able to monitor extracellular metabolism. Microbial growth has been performed both in standard culture conditions and in presence of ethanol (12% v/v) in order to carry out a common screening of wine yeast strains. Cell growth tests can be performed in just three hours, providing a fast, reliable, sensitive and low cost analysis with respect to the conventional procedures.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
