Synthesis

The main features of the "CatPrep" unit are:

• Automated solids (powders /small extrudates) and liquids dispensing from various sources to glass vials of 2, 8 or 20 ml.
• A maximum of 8 microtiter plates (MTP) each containing 40*2 ml, 24*8 ml, 11*20 ml vials.
• MTP can be thermally controlled (-20 to 150 °C) and agitated.
• Integrated vials capping/decapping.
• Automated pH measurement and adjustment in each vial.
• 24*20 ml glass reactors with reflux, temperature control, shaking, vacuum/N₂ atmosphere and integrated filtration.
• Integrated centrifugation, vacuum drying or activation under reactive gases.
• Barcoded vials/MTP allows for tracking and recording of the synthesis conditions for each compound.
  

Unchained Labs Big Kahuna in glovebox – Air-Sensitive Synthesis Automation Platform

The Big Kahuna is a modular, automated robotic system designed for the synthesis and screening of air-sensitive catalysts and chemical reactions. Installed inside an MBraun glovebox, it enables high-throughput experimentation under strictly inert conditions, making it ideal for handling moisture- and oxygen-sensitive compounds.

An integrated carousel module extends the system’s capacity for reagent storage and reaction plate handling, offering enhanced workflow flexibility and throughput.

The key features of the Big Kahuna are:

Automated Dispensing

• Precision dosing of solids and liquids from multiple sources
• Supports various glass vial sizes: 2, 4, 8, 20, and 125 mL

Thermal and Agitation Control

• Accommodates up to 9 multi-well plate (MTP) formats:
• Independent temperature control up to 150 °C
• Simultaneous stirring and agitation for all vials

Integrated Automation Modules

• Built-in filtration setup for automated sample preparation (e.g., for GC/HPLC)
• Barcoded vials and MTPs for traceable and reproducible workflows

Unchained Labs Junior Solid Dispensing unit

The Junior SD is a fully automated powder dispensing robot for sample preparation and reactor filling.

The main features of the Junior are:

• Automated powder dispensing of a wide variety of samples from vial to vial.
• Accept up to 96 different powder sources.
• Barcode tracking and logging of the samples.
• Powder dispensing algorithm with excellent repeatability (±0.2 mg) for dispenses under 1 mg.

Hobersal Vacumm/Controlled Atmosphere Oven

The fully automated oven allows the calcination or thermal treatment of several catalysts simultaneously.

The main features of the Hobersal oven are:

• Automated temperature control, ramps, gas atmosphere, and vacuum.
• Temperature up to 1050 °C.
• 3 different gases for modifying the oven atmosphere (N₂, Air, 5 %H₂).
• Vacuum down to 10-² mbar.

Hanon Tank 40 – Parallel Microwave Reactor for Hydro/Solvothermal Synthesis

The Hanon Tank 40 is a parallel microwave (MW) reactor designed for extended hydrothermal and solvothermal synthesis steps, as well as microwave-driven chemical reactions. It offers high throughput and precise control of temperature and pressure, making it ideal for advanced materials synthesis and reaction screening.

The key features of the Hanon Tank 40 are:

• Up to 2000 W of continuous, non-pulsed microwave energy for rapid and uniform heating.
• Supports 24 × 110 mL or 40 × 70 mL high-pressure reaction vessels with TFM (modified PTFE) inner linings.
• Optionally supports 40 × 55 mL auto-release vessels for safer pressure management.
• Maximum temperature: 300 °C
• Maximum pressure: 15 MPa
• Temperature Monitoring & Control: Infrared (IR) sensor or immersed temperature probe for accurate internal temperature measurement and control.
• Pressure Monitoring: Integrated pressure sensors for real-time pressure tracking and safety.

Zinsser Liquid dispenser

Zinsser Analytic offers a modular state-of-the-art liquid handler robotic system, combining an e-crimper and microplate reactor. This unit is housed inside the MBraun glovebox, specifically designed for air-sensitive chemistry applications.

The main features of this Zinsser Analytic Unit are:

• Automated liquid handling from various sources to 96x2 ml, 96 x 10 ml, and 24x20 ml vials.
• Integrated vial capping and decapping.
• Automated temperature-controlled 24x10 ml batch reactor with heating capacity up to 150°C and stirring up to 1500 rpm.
• Fully inertized environment.