Photothermal Chemical Imaging Laboratory (mIRage-LS)
The photothermal imaging laboratory, a part of the Ecotoxicology group at the Department of Biology, is equipped with the advanced mIRage-LS system.
The mIRage-LS is an O-PTIR system with co-located fluorescence and simultaneous Raman spectroscopy capabilities, funded by the Carlsberg Foundation, that enables nano-resolution photothermal imaging for analyzing the chemical composition and spatial distribution in biological and environmental samples.
If you wish to know more about the mIRage-LS, please contact:
Elvis Genbo Xu, Associate Professor
Equipment description:
The mIRage-LS system provides:
- High spatial resolution chemical imaging using the photothermal effect combined with visible probe detection.
- Broad spectral range for mid-infrared absorption measurements, enabling label-free molecular identification.
- Sub-500 nm O-PTIR resolution with simultaneous Raman and co-located fluorescence for correlative imaging at <500 nm scales.
- Fast, non-destructive imaging for sensitive biological samples (e.g., tissues, cells, bacteria) and environmental materials.
- Integrated automated laser scanning platform and advanced software control for precision mapping and data analysis.
This system supports applications in environmental toxicology (e.g., micro- and nanoplastic studies), biological and medical research, and material sciences, offering new insights into the macromolecular composition of the sample.