Asynt has introduced a modular version of its LightSyn Illumin8 photoreactor, providing researchers with the flexibility to change quickly and safely between a selection of high-power light emitting diodes (LEDs) operating at wavelengths including UV (365 nm) and blue (450 nm).
The LightSyn Illumin8 allows chemists to run up to eight photochemical reactions in parallel using low-cost 8 mL tubes. The compact instrument offers up to eight interchangeable modules of eight UV or coloured LEDs with safety interlocks to ensure light-tight photochemical reactions. Because each high-power LED is located close to a corresponding reaction tube, an even photon flux is delivered to each position, ensuring the consistency of photochemical reactions. Integral active cooling also ensures that reactions do not overheat from the photo irradiation.
Designed to replace 'homemade' photoreactor systems, the LightSyn Illumin8 is simple to set-up, operationally flexible and easy to use with just one single on/off switch.
Simply mounted on a standard magnetic hotplate stirrer, photochemical reactions can be powerfully agitated and heated up to 80 °C. Catering for air sensitive materials, connectors on top of the LightSyn Illumin8 allow for an inert atmosphere or vacuum to be applied to each reaction tube. The additional ability to safely sample or make additions to each ongoing reactions makes it suitable for consistent and reliable photochemical reaction screening experiments.
For further information on the LightSyn Illumin8 please visit: https://www.asynt.com/product/illumin8-parallel-photoreactor/ or contact Asynt on +44-1638-781709 / enquiries@asynt.com.
