Industrial Affiliation
Facilities and Services
An Innovative Academic
Partnership and Collaborative
Research Program
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Industrial Affiliation
An Innovative Academic |
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Center for Complex Structures |
| The School of Chemical Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has established a Center for Complex structures to meet the critical challenges in the quest for a molecular understanding of biological and chemical processes. This Center serves as a focal point for research by providing state-of-the-art instrumentation that addresses the demanding problems of mesoscale structure determination across the boundaries of this developing interdisciplinary frontier. |
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Mass Spectroscopy Laboratory |
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The Mass Spectrometry Center is one of the best single laboratories of its type in the world and is evidence of the School of Chemical Science's determination and ability to set the standard of technical excellence for research and service facilities. The Center is equipped with a triple-quadrupole mass spectrometer for performing electrospray ionization mass spectrometry with HPLC and loop introduction of samples. There is also a time-of-flight instrument for performing matrix assisted laser desorption mass spectrometry. In addition, there are five double focusing high resolution instruments in the laboratory. |
| Microanalysis Laboratory |
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This is a state-of-the-art facility for chemical analysis and is one of the few such facilities in existence at any academic institution in the country. Rapid and accurate elemental analysis for virtually every element in the periodic table may be obtained. The laboratory also has equipment for carrying out thermal analysis of materials, and is often able to provide same day service for routine work. |
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VOICE NMR Laboratory |
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The Varian Oxford Instrument Center for Excellence in NMR Laboratory is the finest academic laboratory in the country in terms of instrument availability and types of services offered. Recently, three new instruments were added to the Laboratory and two additional magnets were refitted with new consoles and probes. A newly purchased 750 MHz NMR spectrometer is most appropriate for those experiments which require the highest sensitivity and dispersion. Identically configured 600 MHz and 500 MHz instruments are available for multi-field studies. Spectrometers at 400 MHz and 500 MHz are available for short-to-medium length experiments, with 500 and 300 MHz wide-bore units equipped with specialty probes and solids accessories utilized to perform multinuclear and solid state experiments. All of the NMR spectrometers offer variable temperature operation and (except those at 300 Mhz) are equipped with gradients and can be used with multipulse sequences to generate 2D, 3D and 4D data sets.
There are also two EPR spectrometers (X band and Q band) available for use. The VOICE NMR Laboratory employs four spectroscopists and additional staff to operate and maintain equipment and to assist in its use. |
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Instruments: Varian Inova 750/51 Varian Inova 600/51 Varian Inova 500/89 Varian Inova 500/51 Varian Unity 500 Varian Unity 400 G.E. GN300WB Varian E12 Bruker ESP300 V200 |
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| X-Ray Diffraction Laboratory |
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The x-ray diffraction and scattering component of the Center for Complex Structures is comprised of three complete systems. The first is a Siemens Molecular Analysis Research Tool (SMART) equipped with a platform diffractometer and charge-coupled device (CCD) area detector. This system is used primarily for single crystal diffraction, and can effectively obtain high quality data from crystals with multiple internal growth planes. The second system is a Siemens General Area Detector Diffraction System (GADDS) equipped with a four-circle diffractometer and HiStar multiwire area detector. This multipurpose system is used for wide-angle powder, and fiber X-ray diffraction, as well as ultra high resolution single crystal experiments ranging from minerals to macromolecules. The third system is a Siemens Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) system equipped with an automated Anton Parr sample chamber and HiStar multiwire area detector. The facility also maintains a local copy of the Cambridge Structural Database System which provides electronic search/retrieval/analysis/data/graphics for nearly 90,000 published molecular structures. The staff also help correlate single crystal X-ray diffraction data with other single crystal and bulk sample experiments including laser, EPR, NMR, and microwave techniques. These systems have inspired a new generation of questions about molecular geometry in solids, liquid crystals, colloids, and solutions. Scientists in disciplines ranging from physics to food science are taking advantage of the expanded spectrum of X-ray diffraction and scattering experiments now available. |
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Other Service Facilities |
Cell Media FacilityOffers large scale production of bacteria, yeast, Drosphila, and animal cells to promote the chemical study of biological molecules. Services and products include standard cell structure, cell culture and complex/custom media, charcoal-dextran treatment of serum, stock cell lines, bacterial growth plates, PBS, HBSS, and serum testing.
Computing CenterProvides 24 hour, 7 days a week access to a variety of computer platforms. Assistance on programming and interfacing is also provided.
Electronic ServicesProvides design and construction of specialized electronic research equipment. The shop also repairs and maintains commercial instrumentation.
Glass ShopProvides fabrication and repair of intricate pieces of apparatus as well as the building of complete vacuum systems at the laboratory station. Specially designed pieces are made from sketches.
Graphic Services FacilityOffers conventional photographic, digital imaging, technical drawing and graphic design services. Provides slides, transparencies, prints and illustrations for instructional use, publications and seminars.
Machine ShopProfessional shop with master machinists available to construct new research apparatus.
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Full Range of Collaboration and Services |
Howard Guenther, Associate Director
Phone: 217/333-5070
Fax: 217/333-3120
E-mail: hguenthe@uiuc.edu