Process Adapted Calibration Improves Fluorometric pH Sensor Precision in Sophisticated Fermentation Processes
 
In order to develop an accurate scale‐down model for bioprocess screening and optimization, small‐scale bioreactors must be able to accurately reproduce complex process designs. Monitoring methods, such as fluorometric‐based pH sensors, provide elegant solutions for the miniaturization of bioreactors, however, previous research suggests that the intrinsic fluorescence of biomass alters the sigmoidal calibration curve of fluorometric pH sensors, leading to inaccurate pH control. In this article, we present results investigating the impact of biomass on the accuracy of a commercially available fluorometric pH sensor. Subsequently, we present our calibration methodology for more precise online measurement and provide recommendations for improved pH control in sophisticated fermentation processes.
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