Equipment

Electrochemistry

The IKA ElectraSyn 2.0 makes electrochemical organic synthesis and cyclic voltammetry (CV) reliable and reproducible in a compact, user-friendly interface. Electroorganic synthesis uses electrons as an oxidant instead of stoichiometric chemical oxidants allowing high atom economy, lower toxicity, mild conditions, and decreased waste production.

Photochemistry

We have a variety of LED set ups ranging in size and wavelength (255-700 nm). Photochemical reactions use light, a clean, readily-availible, and renewable resccource to promote chemical reactions. We specialize in developing novel photocatalytic systems.

Flow Chemistry

New green methods using flow chemistry are highly sought after for their increased safety, reaction efficiency, and scalability. The Vapourtec E-Series unit is of use both in research and teaching settings. It comes with a simple intuitive touch-screen interface and push button pump priming. It comes equipped with up to 3 reagent pumps, and 2 reactor positions which each accept the full range of tube and column reactors from the Vapourtec R-Series platform. In association with Vapourtec we have developed a series of ten reactions for the undergraduate teaching laboratory using the E-series unit.

Microwave Chemistry 

Microwave heating is more efficient than traditional hot plate chemistry allowing shorter reaction times. CEM Discover microwave units allow for a wide range of conditions and variables to be investigated, giving it great versatility in the laboratory. The Discover can run reactions up to 300°C and 300 psi in 10-mL to 80-mL sealed vessels. Additionally, open-vessel reactions can be run using conventional round-bottom flasks (up to 125 mL) equipped with a reflux condenser.

Mechanochemistry 

Mechanochemistry converts kinetic and thermodynamic energy from collisions into chemical energy. Our shaker ball mill enables solvent free reactions which minimizes chemical use and waste generation. 

3D Printer 

Our 3D printer allows us to envision, design, and realise new laboratory equipment and reactors.