> Microsensors
> - manufacture and applications -
>http://www.erc.montana.edu/>> August 20 - 24, 2001
> The Center for Biofilm Engineering
> Montana State University
> Bozeman, MT, U.S.A
>>>> Overview
>> Microsensors (pH, dissolved oxygen, and ion selective) are becoming
> indispensable tools for studying biofilms and probing near surface
> chemistries at the microscale level. The goal of this workshop is to
> provide the participants with the knowledge necessary to design,
> manufacture, and apply such microsensors. The workshop is being sponsored
> by the Biofilm Structure and Function Research Group at the Center for
> Biofilm Engineering, Montana State University. Members of this group have
> extensive experience in the design, manufacture, and use of microsensors.
> For details, please consult http://www.erc.montana.edu/.>>> Agenda
> The workshop will be held from Monday, August 20, until Friday, August 24.
> Daily activities include lectures, followed by hands-on lab sessions. On
> Wednesday, August 22, there will be a field trip to Yellowstone National
> Park, where the workshop participants will see how to use the microsensors
> in the field.
>> The following topics will be covered during the workshop.
>> Lectures topics
>> * Basic electrochemistry for microsensor operation
> * Potentiometric microsensors
> * Amperometric microsensors
> * Fiber optic microsensors
> * Components of microelectrodes, where to buy, how to stock
> * Description of construction process
> * Electrometers and picoammeters - basic principles and how to use
> them with microsensors
> * Dissolved oxygen, H2O2, H2S, pH, CO2, diffusivity, local mass
> transport microsensors
> * The last morning session will consist of a brief introduction to
> biofilm reactors, biofilm preparation and quantifying biofilm structure
>>> Laboratory practice sessions
>> * Construction and use of oxygen microelectrodes
> * Construction and use of H2O2 microelectrodes
> * Construction and use of pH microelectrodes with LIX membranes
> * Construction and use of fiber optic microsensors
> * Computer assisted micromanipulation and data acquisition
> * Results interpretation
>>>> Registration
> Because the number of participants is limited, reservations will be
> accepted on a first come, first served basis. The cost of the workshop is
> $2,500, which includes the workshop materials, the field trip to
> Yellowstone National Park, a farewell dinner, continental breakfast each
> morning, and coffee during breaks. Participants are responsible for their
> own accommodations and transportation (except the field trip to
> Yellowstone National Park). The deadline for the registration is June 15,
> 2001.
>>> All inquiries about the workshop should be directed
> to:
> Gary Jackson
> Laboratory Specialist
> Center for Biofilm Engineering
> P. O. Box 173980
> Room 366 EPS
> Montana State University
> Bozeman, MT 59717-3980
> Tel : 1 - 406 - 994-6028
> Fax : 1 - 406 - 994-6098
> Email : gary_j at erc.montana.edu>>>> Instructors and Organizers
> The workshop is organized and instructed by:
>> Professor Zbigniew Lewandowski
> Dr. Haluk Beyenal
> Gary Jackson
> John Neuman
>>>>
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