YSI (UK) Limited

Unlike corn grain bioethanol production, agricultural residuesand other biomass that contain cellulose have the potential to be significantly more economical in producing fuel grade ethanol, leaving the main crop for food production. At YSI the scientists have been researching into cellulosic ethanol production. Pretreated cellulosic materials release a number of fermentable sugars - xylose and glucose typically make up the majority. YSI is now excited to announce the introduction of its
newest enzyme membrane, xylose, for use on the current YSI 2700 and YSI 7100 platforms. Configured with glucose on the opposite electrode researchers can now take advantage of a one-minute, simultaneous measurement of xylose and glucose with little or no sample preparation.

The Reichert r²mini hand-held digital refractometer is a tough little instrument that raises the bar in performance and value. It weighs only 100g and fits perfectly in your hand for ease of use. Digitally and automatically measure your sample in seconds and display your results in RI, Brix or full reading. You only need 2 AAA batteries to keep this little workhorse running for 10,000 + readings. Its durable housing along with its
IP65 dust-proof/water resistance rating makes the r²mini the instrument to take with you for testing in virtually any environment. Typical applications include % Brix/sweetener and solids concentration/purity RI in beverages, food, agriculture, pharmaceutical and cosmetics production.