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Project Code [2008-S-ET-2]
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Project title
LED-micro-photochemistry - a New Resources-Efficient Synthesis Tool
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
Dublin City University (DCU)
Lead Applicant
Mirek Macka
Project Abstract
The LED-micro-photochemistry project describes a novel resource- and energy-efficient approach in synthetic chemistry. It combines established techniques in organic photochemistry and microchip engineering with advances in LED technology. Commercially available, transparent micro-reactors will be tested for homogeneous and heterogeneous photochemical transformations in order to evaluate their feasibility. Simplified microfluidic chips will be furthermore designed, constructed and coupled with LED-panels as optimal, miniaturised light sources. To demonstrate the superiority of micro-photochemistry, a series of model transformations will be performed and compared to conventional techniques using Rayonet chamber reactors. Ultimately, micro-photochemistry will serve as a compact, rapid and resource efficient R&D tool.
Grant Approved
�39,983.00
Research Hub
Green and Circular Economy
Research Theme
Waste and Resources Management
Initial Projected Completion Date
01/12/2010