ZetaView® Evolution | NTA Instrument

ZetaView® Evolution offers next generation Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) analysis, seamlessly integrating size, concentration, zeta potential, and multi-channel fluorescence analysis in one advanced system.

Key Features:

  • Multiparameter Analysis:
    • Size and Concentration: Calibration-free measurements.
    • Zeta Potential: Direct analysis across a wide range.
    • Fluorescence Analysis: Up to 11 channels with 4 different lasers.
  • Advanced Technology:
    • Concentration Scanning Technology: Captures all particles in the measurement volume with no prior calibration required.
    • Colocalization NTA (C-NTA): Simultaneous detection of biomarkers on individual particles.
  • High Sensitivity:
    • Fluorescence Sensitivity: Improved to detect <20 AF488 molecules.
    • Size Range: 10 – 1000 nm (sample and laser dependent).
  • User-Friendly Software:
    • ZetaSphere: Predefined settings, live statistics & multiparameter reporting.
  • Flexible Configurations:
    • System Upgrades: Options for mono, twin, and quatt configurations to meet diverse research needs.

As exclusive distributor for the UK and Ireland, Analytik is proud to supply the Zetaview® from Particle Metrix. Through Analytik, you’ll have access to our team of experts to help develop your application and get the most out of your investment.

For more information, or to discuss your requirements with a product specialist, please call us on +44 (0)1954 232 776 or email info@analytik.co.uk.

Description

ZetaView® Evolution: Redefining Nanoparticle Characterisation

Experience the next generation of nanoparticle analysis with the ZetaView® Evolution Nanoparticle Tracking Analyser, engineered to deliver unmatched precision and performance. With calibration-free size and concentration measurements, advanced Concentration Scanning Technology, and direct Zeta Potential analysis, ZetaView® Evolution sets a new benchmark in nanoparticle research. Its powerful fluorescence capabilities include up to 11 highly sensitive channels and four excitation lasers, enabling comprehensive multiparameter analysis across a wide range of applications.

 

Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis with the ZetaView®

Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) is a powerful technique for characterising nanoparticles suspended in liquid. It works by combining laser light scattering with video microscopy to visualise and track the Brownian motion of individual particles in real time.

By analysing how these particles move, NTA accurately determines their size (hydrodynamic diameter) and concentration using the Stokes-Einstein equation. This method provides detailed insights into particle behaviour at the nanoscale — ideal for research in fields like biomedicine, materials science, and nanotechnology.

 

Next-Generation Concentration Scanning Technology

Our innovative Concentration Scanning Technology transforms how nanoparticle concentrations are measured. By scanning the entire measurement volume, this advanced system ensures that all particles are captured, delivering unmatched accuracy and consistency.

With this breakthrough technology, you benefit from:

  • Calibration-free measurements for simplified workflows
  • Direct comparability across different sample types
  • Seamless correlation between fluorescence and scatter data
  • High precision and reproducibility across a wide concentration range: 10⁵ – 10⁹ particles/mL.

Whether you are working with complex biological samples or synthetic nanoparticles, ZetaView® Evolution ensures reliable, high-quality results every time.

 

Understanding Zeta Potential

Zeta Potential is a key indicator of the electrical charge at the boundary layer (slipping plane) of a particle suspended in fluid. It reflects the degree of electrostatic repulsion or attraction between particles — a critical factor in predicting the stability of colloidal dispersions.

A high absolute Zeta Potential (positive or negative) suggests strong repulsive forces, helping to prevent particles from clumping together. This makes it an essential parameter in applications ranging from pharmaceuticals to nanomaterials.

With the ZetaView® Evolution, Zeta Potential is measured directly within a durable quartz glass cell, eliminating the need for disposable components and ensuring consistent, high-precision results.

 

Fluorescence NTA (F-NTA): Reveal Hidden Subpopulations

Unlock deeper insights into your samples with Fluorescence Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (F-NTA). This advanced mode enables the detection of up to 11 distinct subpopulations, offering high specificity by filtering out background noise from impurities like salt crystals or protein aggregates.

The ZetaView® Evolution is built for high-sensitivity fluorescence analysis, featuring:

  • Up to 4 excitation lasers: 405 nm, 488 nm, 520 nm, and 640/660 nm
  • Up to 11 fluorescence channels with customizable filters
  • Exceptional sensitivity: Detect fewer than 20 AF488 molecules (less than 10 binding sites)

Whether you’re analysing extracellular vesicles, viruses, or labelled nanoparticles, F-NTA with ZetaView® Evolution delivers precise, reliable results – even in complex biological samples.

 

Multi-Fluorescence Nanoparticle Tracking Analysers

The system is offered in three configurations: single laser (MONO), dual laser (TWIN), and four laser (QUATT), providing flexibility with up to four excitation wavelengths for fluorescence labelling. To support multiplexed analysis, a 12-position filter wheel is incorporated, to allow up to 11 customisable filter positions for different fluorophores, while reserving one dedicated empty position for traditional scatter-based nanoparticle tracking analysis (NTA). This setup enables users to identify and track multiple sub-populations within the same sample.

The MONO system is designed with futureproofing in mind and can be seamlessly upgraded to TWIN or QUATT configurations, enabling fluorescence colocalization as experimental demands evolve.

Interested in the Zetaview®? Request a quote or call us on +44(0)1954 232 776 to discuss your requirements.

Theory

Particle SizeParticle size by Brownian motion: Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA)

Calculation of hydrodynamic particle size is achieved by analysis of short video clips of particles moving in a liquid under Brownian Motion.

Brownian Motion is the random movement of particles in a liquid caused by constant collisions with the fast-moving molecules of the containing liquid.

The ZetaView® software analyses video clips to calculate the mean square displacement. The Stokes-Einstein equation is then applied to calculate hydrodynamic particle size, as shown in the graphic, right.

 

Zeta PotentialPrinciple of zeta potential determination

The ZetaView® uses micro-electrophoresis in order to calculate zeta potential.

An electric field is applied across the sample cell and short video clips are taken of the particles moving through the cell according to their surface charge and polarity.

The software then analyses the video clips to determine electrophoretic mobility. The Henry/Smoluchowski equation is then applied in order to calculate zeta potential, as shown in the graphic, right.

 

Colocalization 

ZetaView® combines the precision of new generation lasers for perfect illumination of NTA channels and very short switching times with smart software – indispensable prerequisites for the challenging task of the quantification of biomarker colocalization scores.

 

Applications

  • Extracellular Vesicles (EV) and Exosomes
  • Bio-nanoparticles
  • Liposomes and Micelles
  • Drug Delivery
  • Protein Agglomeration
  • Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs)
  • Viruses and Virus Like Particles (VLP)
  • Emulsions
  • Polymers
  • Nanometals
  • Nanobubbles
  • Humic Acids
  • Quantum Dots
  • F-lablled Nanoparticles

Videos

The Next Generation ZetaView® Nanoparticle Tracking Analyser

ZetaView® Nanoparticle Tracking Analyser (NTA Instrument)

Explore the Nanocosmos with Particle Metrix´s ZetaView

Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) with ZetaView®

 

Webinars

Multi-Fluorescence NTA – Next Generation EV Characterisation with Particle Metrix ZetaView®

Latest Improvements in Fluorescent Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis

 

Downloads

PDF Icon ZetaView® Evolution Next Gen NTA Brochure

PDF Icon ZetaView® Evolution Next Gen NTA Brochure – for EV Research

PDF Icon ZetaView® Mono technical datasheet

PDF Icon ZetaView® Twin technical datasheet

PDF Icon ZetaView® Quatt technical datasheet

PDF IconF-NTA Tetraspanin Detection Antibodies

PDF Icon ZetaView® Service & Support Brochure

Whitepapers

PDF Icon Concentration Scanning Technology for Nanoparticle Concentration Determination

PDF Icon Zeta potential and size measurement of nanoparticles by laser scattering video microscopy

PDF Icon Introduction to Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA)

Technical/Application Notes

PDF Icon Modulation of the pre-metastatic bone niche: molecular changes mediated by bone-homing prostate cancer extracellular vesicles

PDF Icon Phenotyping of EVs by Multi-Wavelength Fluorescence Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis

PDF Icon Three in One: Concentration, Size & Zeta Potential measured on sub-visible protein suspensions

PDF Icon Zeta potential distribution of 1 nm particles

PDF Icon The Scanning Nano Particle Tracking Analysis (NTA) ZetaView™ now for potentially hazardous samples

News & User Stories

News Icon Oxford Brookes University use the Zetaview to study Extracellular Vesicles

News Icon Cell Guidance Systems use the ZetaView for Exosome Research and Quality Control

News Icon University Hospital of Duisburg-Essen uses the ZetaView to quantify Extracellular Vesicles

News Icon University Hospital of Erlangen uses the ZetaView to Quantify Extracellular Vesicles

News Icon The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute uses the ZetaView to study Membrane Microparticles as potential Biomarkers for Underlying Diseases

News Icon An Innovative Method for Exosome Quantification and Size Measurement

News Icon Customer Success Story: OmniSpirant Therapeutics 

How to Videos

Particle Metrix has created a number of “How To” videos to assist with operating and maintenance of your instrument. View the video playlist on YouTube.

Videos include:

ZetaView® – Start-up Routine

ZetaView® – Standard Operation Procedures (SOPs)

ZetaView® – How to avoid air bubbles

ZetaView® – Cleaning the measuring cell

How to analyze a size measurement

Plus many more!

NTA Consumables

High-quality consumables for nanoparticle analysis are also available directly from Particle Metrix via their web store. To browse and purchase NTA consumables, please visit their website >

NTA Consumables

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