The Pulsoid nanoparticle analyser by Izon

The Pulsoid

Single-Particle Measurement, Made Simple

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Four measurements

Diameter, concentration, zeta potential and volume

Histogram of particle concentration against diameter for four calibration standards, CPN40, CPC60, CPN80 and CPC100, each measured separately on one chip. Each forms a distinct peak, centred near 41, 65, 81 and 101 nm.
Histogram of particle count against zeta potential for the same four calibration standards. CPN40 and CPN80 sit around −10 mV, and CPC60 and CPC100 around −22 mV.
Histogram of particle concentration against particle volume, from 0 to 7×10⁵ nm³, for the same four calibration standards. The four populations remain distinct.

Size and count particles as small as 30 nm

Single-particle sensitivity: see subtle shifts in diameter and concentration that sample-wide averages hide.

Learn more about size and concentration

Surface charge, resolved particle by particle

Surface charge shapes how particles behave. Measured particle by particle, a shift in one group stands out.

Learn more about zeta potential

Measure volume with no shape assumed

Pulse height measures particle volume directly, so non-spherical particles are reported as they are.

Single-particle resolution

Data you can trust

Dot plot of zeta potential against diameter, one dot per particle, for four calibration standards, CPN40, CPC60, CPN80 and CPC100. Each standard forms its own cluster.

See what averages hide

Measured at the single-particle level, diameter and zeta potential separate populations that an ensemble technique would average together, even down to 30 nm.

Pulsoid size accuracy on CPN70 and CPN80 calibration particlesMeasured size as a percentage of nominal size for CPN70 and CPN80 calibration particles on Pulsoid: 101.4% and 99.7%.

Sizing accurate to ±2%¹

The Pulsoid sizes individual particles from 30 nm upward, with 99.7% agreement with TEM on NIST-traceable standards¹. So even in polydisperse samples, what you see is what’s really there.

Pulsoid measured against nominal concentration across a CPN80 dilution seriesMeasured against nominal particle concentration for CPN80 calibration particles across a dilution series on Pulsoid, with a linear fit (R² = 0.998).

Concentration you can count on

The Pulsoid measures concentration by directly counting individual particles, with a linear response from 10⁹ to 10¹² particles/mL. So when your results change, it’s because your sample did.

Speed meets simplicity

More time for research

Minimal day-to-day maintenance, a workflow new users pick up quickly, and results typically in 2–5 minutes per sample². Compared with the Exoid, that’s a fraction of the setup time and around double the throughput.

The Pulsoid with its lid open, showing the transparent fluid cell in the centre of an open, shallow well
Transparent, removable fluid cell
No sample tubing to flush or replace
Easy access for cleaning
No sample tubing to flush or replace
Transparent, removable fluid cell
Easy access for cleaning

How the Pulsoid Works

At the heart of the Pulsoid is a precision-made, solid-state silicon nanopore chip.

Its fixed pore geometry makes every measurement consistent and repeatable.

Each particle passing through the pore creates a brief pulse in ionic current. Pulse height reveals volume and size, pulse duration reveals zeta potential, and pulse frequency reveals concentration.

What will you measure?

Specifications

Measurement Capabilities

Diameter, Concentration, Zeta Potential, Volume

Measurable Size Range

30 nm – 210 nm

Sample Loading Size

65 µL

Black circular device with an open lid and a glowing purple ring surrounding a central glass component.

Size Accuracy

100% ± 2%¹

Testing Speed per Sample

2 to 5 minutes²

Concentration Range

1 × 10⁹ to 1 × 10¹² particles/mL

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Resources

What ongoing maintenance and consumables does the Pulsoid need?

Routine maintenance is minimal. The transparent fluid cell is easy to clean, and the main consumable is the silicon nanopore chip. Chips are generally intended for single-session use, although reuse may be possible with appropriate cleaning and storage. For consistent measurement performance, we recommend using a fresh chip for each session.

Is the Pulsoid easy to learn and use?

Yes. The Pulsoid was designed to remove the trade-off between accuracy and usability. Its fixed nanopore and simple setup mean fewer opportunities for user error, a shorter learning curve and consistent results across different users. Request a demo.

What is the difference between the Pulsoid and the Exoid?

The Pulsoid uses a fixed, solid-state silicon nanopore, while the Exoid uses a tunable polymer nanopore (TRPS). The Pulsoid offers faster setup and measurement, more consistent results between users, and the ability to measure particles as small as 30 nm. The Exoid covers a wider overall size range and lower concentrations, making it suited to larger or mixed samples. Talk to us about which suits your research.

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