The Application of a Shake Flask Reader in Teaching: Non-invasive Measurements of Dissolved Oxygen and pH in Shake Flasks

摘要

Dissolved oxygen (DO) and pH are key parameters for microbial fermentations and cell cultures. The importance of DO and pH for bioprocesses as well as methods for their measurement are taught to students in the bachelor (B. Sc. Biotechnology) and master program (M. Eng. Bioprocess Engineering).