Services
Research Institutions
In terms of institutional cooperations, the research group has no service function. In order to take advantage of the laser microscopy facilities the basis should be a mutual scientific interest.
Companies / Industry
On contract basis, the research group will analyse bio-aggregate, bio-film and biofouling samples by means of laser scanning microscopy in combination with various fluorescence techniques.
Structured Approach for Analysing Unknown Biofilm Samples
- reflection
- autofluorescence
- specific staining
- various fluorescence techniques
- 1-photon and 2-photon intensity imaging
- 1-photon and 2-photon lifetime imaging
Analysis of Biofilm Systems
- bacterial cell distribution
- extracellular polymeric substances (EPS)
- microhabitat
- presence of eukaryotic micro-organisms
- 3d visualisation
- quantification of image data sets
Lectin-Binding Analysis of EPS Glycoconjugates
- lectin screening for selection of suitable probes
- application of all commercially available lectins (75)
- lectins conjugated with different fluorochromes
- quantum dot labelled lectins
Experience with many Types of Biofilm Systems
- flocs, aggregates, granules
- films, sediments, mats
- tufa, stromatolites
- aquifer, soil, rocks
- freshwater, marine samples
- wastewater biofilms
- technical biofouling
- medically relevant biofilms
