Infrastructure

Laser diffraction system with a wide-angle detection system for measuring the size of particles (emulsions, suspensions and powders) from 0.1 to 2000 µm diameter. 

The system should be equipped with a liquid measurement cell and sample dispersion unit designed for applications where the measurement of large (1000 ml) and small (200 ml) sample volumes is possible. The unit should have a high chemical compatibility to ensure a wide range of dispersants can be used. A variable power in-line sonication and sample pumping/stirring should be included and full automation of sample ...

Ion chromatograph systems with 2 pumps for the simultaneous and separate analysis of anions and cations on separate columns and individual detection via conductivity.
For the analysis of anions with chemical suppression and analysis of cations without suppression. IC software package for controlling Metrohm IC systems with up to 4 detectors and 4 steel changers.
Single-row steel exchanger equipped with a two-channel peristaltic pump.

Chromatography system(s) with autosampler for simultaneous analysis of anions and cations using detection by conductivity.
Ion chromatograph systems with 1 or 2 pumps for the simultaneous and separate analysis of anions and cations on separate columns and individual detection via conductivity.
Autosampling system(s) for minimum of 24 samples using standard 15 mL tubes with diameter 17 mm and height 120 mm.
Computer with software to control 1 or 2 systems and process the measurement data.

Ultra high-throughput mass spectrometer set-up for detection and quantification of (microbial) metabolites in complex samples (e.g. fermentation samples).
The key components of the requested infrastructure are:
- Echo system with acoustic droplet ejection technology. This system can accommodate sample plates of various formats (384 and 1536 wells) and uses acoustic droplet ejection technology to transfer samples from these plates into the system. Specifically, a pulse of ultrasound transfers a precisely controlled sample droplet (2.5 nL/droplet) from a plate well into the liquid ...

Satellite remote sensing has revolutionized research on spatio-temporal phenomena in many fields of science (ecology, geography, agriculture, engineering, …). The low spatial resolution of these images, however, hampers its use to study small-scale processes and clouds often obscure the view from space. By flying below the clouds, drones offer a promising alternative with an unparalleled spatial resolution (cm level) at a regional scale. Recent innovations in drone technology have been accompanied by improvements in navigation, advances in measurement equipment and a reduction in costs. ...

Confocal laser scanning microscopy (CLSM) is a widely used technique in the life sciences for making high-quality images of biological samples. The samples are illuminated by a focused laser beam which is scanned over the sample in order to visualize fluorescent markers. Emission from each position is detected by a point detector and a pinhole removes out of focus emission light to improve contrast and resolution. CLSM results in optical sectioning and a 3D reconstruction of the sample can be made.

The Leica SP8 has high spectral freedom on both the excitation as the emission side. ...

A light sheet microscope for fast, 3D imaging of large (both optically cleared and living) biological specimens with sub-cellular resolution.

• 6-fold illuminated light sheet microscope for optimal (shadow-free) imaging of large biological specimens
• Light source for excitation is flexible to excite as many different fluorescent molecules as possible
• Large incubation/visualization chamber (>15 cm in length), in which even a complete (optically cleared) mouse or long pieces of intestine can be filmed.
• Various high numerical aperture (NA) ...