- These small pellets are made of pure, binderless sintered glass, and represent a completely new substrate for use in bioreactors.
- The open-pored structure of approx. 40...100 μm permits microorganisms to accumulate in the cavities between the sintered glass particles.
This ensures that even deeply-embedded cells are supplied with the surrounding medium.
Moreover, the material's high purity and its smooth surface provide optimum conditions for high cell growth.
*Application areas
Trickle bed reactors in sewage treatment
Substrate for microorganisms and cells in bioreactors
*Special features
Pure sintered borosilicate glass 3.3
Pore size about 40...100 μm
Pellet diameter 4 mm
Large surface area
Optimum flow characteristics
High surface charge (Zeta potential)
Top-class biocompatibility
Enhanced cell growth, because there is no cell agglomeration due to confinement in microcapsules.
This REM image shows the open structure and the smooth surface as a result of the sintering process. Ideal conditions for growth of microorganism and cell biofilms.
