Equipment

Liquid chromatograph “Shimadzu LC-20 Prominence” including refractometric and spectrophotometric (diode array) detectors.

The LC-20 Prominence systems realize modern techniques of chromatographic analysis, such as rapid chromatography on short columns packed with fine sorbent; high-pressure chromatography, two-dimensional chromatography, automated online sampling, nano-chromatography on capillary columns and others.

Modular design of LC-20 Prominence chromatographs allows selecting the configuration of the instrument perfect for solving a given problem. A wide selection of various high performance high- and low-pressure pumps, injectors, thermostats, fraction collectors, and chromatographic detectors is offered. An LC-20 liquid chromatograph providing solvent delivery in a wide range of LC conditions and the minimum impurity carryover can be equipped with any of Shimadzu chromatographic mass spectrometric detectors. This allows performing quantitative and qualitative analyses of relatively simple and complex compounds and identification of unknown compounds. Combining LC-20 with mass spectrometry detectors manufactured by other companies is possible.

Scanning electron microscope SUPRA 55 VP (Сarl Zeiss, Germany)

Combination of the electron optical GEMINI® column that allows ultra high resolution and analytical equipment provides excellent versatility in planning and performing experiments.

SUPRA 55 easily operates at limiting resolutions due to use of the in-lens technology (built-in detectors).

One of the unique features of the SUPRA series is a legendary GEMINI technology. The innovative GEMINI® column concept provides superior beam brightness with ultra high resolution over the complete voltage range.

NMR spectrometer AVANCE II -500 WB (Bruker, USA)

The spectrometer is equipped with 5 mm TCI C/N Prodigy Cryo probe with cold preamplifier for ¹H, ²H and ¹³C, which allows a significant increase in the signal-to-noise ratio as compared to that for probes operating at ambient temperature. Thus, the spectrometer is suitable for studies of structure and dynamic behavior of proteins, polymers, and small molecules even in relatively diluted solutions.

Quality of research directly depends on the used instruments and equipment. Research workers of our Institute use convenient modern equipment, which guarantees high quality of results and promotes development of novel polymers and materials.