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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |