Scientific Instruments


Confocal Raman Spectrometer (WITec Alpha 300R)


Configuration Information:

532 nm laser source

Micro-confocal Raman spectrometer

High-precision automatic sample stage

Automatic spectrum database for comparison and recognition

  

Performance and Parameters:

High precision and spatial resolution

Fast confocal Raman imaging system with white light Kohler illumination and Zeiss objective lenses (×10, ×50, ×100) that can automatically focus and track surface scanning based on sample undulations

Laser with a wavelength of 532 nm, maximum power of 75 mW, and precise power control down to 0.1 mW, with a minimum laser spot diameter of 300 nm

Ultra-high luminous flux spectrometer (UHTS 300) optimized for visible light (420 nm-830 nm) with wave number accuracy better than 1 cm-1

Fully automatic high-precision sample stage with a spatial resolution of 100 nm and capability for 3D mapping

Advanced data processing software for peak splitting, fitting, unmixing, deduction, multi-component analysis, 2D/3D imaging, and statistical analysis of spectral parameters

 

Applications:

The Raman spectroscopic characteristics of samples are primarily applied for micro-area, in-situ, real-time, and non-destructive analysis in various fields:

Earth Science: Identifying micro rock minerals, analyzing inclusion compositions, and studying fossil ultrastructure and composition.

Life Sciences: Profiling subcellular structures and components, analyzing biological tissue sections, studying microbial cell clusters or macro biological tissues, isotope labeling of cell metabolism, and targeted component analysis.

Medicine and Chemistry: Rapidly detecting specific ingredients in food and drugs, and monitoring chemical reaction processes in micro-areas.

Materials Science: Analyzing the molecular structure and composition of crystalline, amorphous, liquid, and gaseous materials.

Environmental Science: Precisely quantifying substances (e.g., microplastic particles, pollutants) in samples from oceans, lakes, and rivers, including water bodies, sediments, and biological tissues.



GC-ToF-MS (Agilent 8890-LECO Pegasus BT)


Configuration Information:

Fine column split/non-split injection port

162-position automatic sampler

StayCleanTM electron bombardment ion source (EI)

Time-of-flight mass analyzer

NIST spectral library

 

Performance and Parameters:

High-frequency rapid detection, high fidelity full spectrum scanning, high resolution, and high sensitivity

Low detection limit, automatic peak recognition, and automatic deconvolution

Suitable for identifying molecular structures of trace/unknown components and performing quantitative calculations

High throughput with an acquisition rate of 35,000 Hz, capable of collecting 18-20 data points for chromatographic peaks

Full collection with no ion concentration discrimination, no mass funnel effect, and no missed sample information

Sensitivity of 10fg octafluoronaphthalene OFN with an SN signal-to-noise ratio greater than 10

Detection limit better than Pick's level (×10-12), IDL less than 5fg

Quality range of 5 amu to 1000 amu, quantitative linear dynamic range of 0.01 to 50ng

Data stability and traceability with the BT system recording all chemical information at an ultra-fast collection rate

l Third-generation non-target object dual-dimensional deconvolution technology for analyzing complex compound co-current interference information

Spectral Filter screening function for quickly and accurately screening target compounds in large datasets

TAF (Target Analyst Peak Finding) quantitative target screening function for user-friendly and intelligent target quantification

Professional mass spectrometry database for automatic analysis and identification of components and molecular structures

 

Applications:

The GC-ToF-MS (Agilent 8890-LECO Pegasus BT) is a versatile and powerful instrument for analyzing and detecting organic molecules, particularly suitable for identifying and analyzing unknown and trace organic components in complex matrices.

Earth science: Detecting and analyzing organic molecules in geological and environmental samples

Life Sciences: Analyzing known and unknown components in cell or biological tissue samples, identifying trace metabolites, and performing quantitative metabolomics calculations

Environmental science: Detecting and quantitatively analyzing organic and volatile substances in soil, water, groundwater, atmosphere, and indoor environments

Food, Medicine, Petrochemical, Criminal Investigation: Identifying, quantifying, and controlling quality standards of various samples, including additives, hormones, active ingredients, drugs, and explosives


Fourier transform infrared microscope system 

(Bruker Vertex 80V-Hyperion II-FPA)


Configuration Information:

Vertex 80V vacuum infrared spectrometer

Hyperion II infrared microscope

FPA focal plane array detector

 

Performance and Parameters:

This instrument boasts high sensitivity, spectral resolution, and spatial resolution. It can quickly acquire single-point, one-dimensional, and two-dimensional infrared spectra of the sample's surface or interior. It also performs advanced data processing and spectral parameter mapping.

Bruker VERTEX 80V with vacuum-active collimation UltraScan interferometer, vacuum optical path, spectral range of 8000-350 cm-1, resolution of 0.2 cm-1, scanning rate of 65 spectra/second, liquid nitrogen-cooled MCT detector (spectral range: 12000-600 cm-1).

Infrared Microscope: Capable of transmission and reflection modes, with blade aperture for single-point spectral acquisition or point-by-point surface scanning. Liquid nitrogen-cooled MCT detector (range: 10000-600 cm-1).

FPA Detector: 64 × 64 pixel matrix, single surface scan range of 170 × 170 μm², high-precision sample stage with 0.1 μm spatial accuracy and 75 mm × 50 mm movement range.

Software: OPUS for spectral processing, including peak removal, fitting, unmixing, deduction, multi-component analysis, two-dimensional imaging of spectral parameters, and statistical analysis.

 

Applications:

This system is primarily used for micro-area, in-situ, real-time, and non-destructive infrared spectroscopic analysis in various fields:

Earth Science: Rock mineral analysis, inclusion composition analysis, fossil ultrastructure and composition analysis.

Life Sciences: Spectral and compositional analysis of biological tissues and subcellular structures, microbial cell clusters, and tissue pathology.

Medicine and Chemistry: Microscopic particle analysis of food and drugs, rapid detection of specific components, and real-time monitoring of chemical reactions.

Materials Science: Molecular structure and composition analysis of crystalline, amorphous, liquid, and gaseous materials.

Environmental Science: Precise quantitative micro-area analysis of substances (e.g., microplastic particles, pollutants) in water, sediment, and biological tissue samples.


Simulator: lcy moon surface environments(self-developed)


Configuration Information:

vacuum chamber

Medium energy gas ion source

VUV light source

In situ Raman detection module

In situ infrared detection module

 

Performance and Parameters:

High vacuum degree: 10-5 Pa~105 Pa

Temperature of the sample stage: -263 ℃~ +100 ℃

VUV Continuum Range: 110 nm~400 nm

Medium-energy gas ion source: The acceleration voltage of the ion source is adjustable within a range of 8-50 keV, featuring a beam spot diameter of 10 mm. Within this 10 mm beam spot diameter, the ion current exceeds 0.5 mA

In situ Raman detection module: Features a 532 nm laser source, a microscopic objective with a magnification of 50 ×.

In situ infrared detection module: Features an incident beam aperture of Φ30 mm, a microscope objective with a magnification of 15 ×.

 

Applications:

This device is used to simulate the extreme environment of extraterrestrial oceans on ice satellites represented by Europa, Enceladus, and Saturn's moon Titan. It has low temperature, radiation, and vacuum conditions, and can conduct a series of physical, chemical, biological, and kinetic experiments. Meanwhile, the device can achieve in-situ Raman and infrared spectroscopy detection.


35 MPa hydrothermal chemostat(self-developed)


Performance and Parameters:

Main

parameters

total volume

9x 100 mL

material quality

C276

structural style

flange

Heating method

Oil bath heating

working pressure

30 MPa

design pressure

35 MPa

end-use temperature

50 ℃

design temperature

100 ℃

sample

Double valve high pressure sampling

The feeding tank

V-001

Volume 60 L room temperature and normal pressure material 

316 L

mixing drum

V-002

Volume 60L can be clamped heating normal pressure material 316L

gas mass flow meter

MF-01

0-200 ml/min tunable, medium oxygen. Including instantaneous flow

rate and cumulative flow output.

pump

BP01-03

parameter declaration

gathering tank

Y01-09

1L atmospheric pressure material: glass bottle body with scale

control

Standard control box / split type / touch screen / computer, etc., and 

the control logic need to be explained

Equipment size

L*D*W= 1650x1220x1875 mm


Applications:

This device is used to simulate the living environment of microorganisms in deep-sea conditions. The entire device comprises an intake system, a feeding system, a reaction vessel system, and a control system. It is utilized for cultivating microorganisms under high temperature and pressure conditions. The experiment allows for continuous culture, and multiple reaction incubators can be employed for comparative experiments. Jacket temperature control can accommodate both high and low temperature reactions. It enables the flow of the culture medium throughout the experiment under a high-pressure environment to achieve the cultivation of microorganisms.


Low-Temperature High-Pressure Hydrostatic Incubation System


Performance and Parameters:

Maximum working pressure: 120 MPa, acceptance pressure ≮ 130 MPa

Effective size of the module: Φ85x300 mm

Chamber material: titanium alloy (TC4)

Use medium: fresh water or seawater

Pressurization system: pneumatic booster pump; air source pressure:  ≮ 0.6 MPa

Computer display: pressure curve, data acquisition, record and storage, display accuracy: 0.01 MPa

Control accuracy Pressure control accuracy: ±1 %F.S; acquisition accuracy: ± 0.5 %

Use environment: -10 ℃ ~40 ℃ (ice-free)

 

Applications:

The Low-Temperature High-Pressure Hydrostatic Incubation System can be used to simulate the pressure of deep-sea environments ranging from 0 to 11,000 meters, as well as replicate the static pressure environment of experimental samples at full sea depth. It employs a computer-controlled pneumatic pressurization system to supply liquid to three sets of static pressure cultivation kettles, enabling them to fulfill the function of mimicking deep-sea pressure environments. The device is equipped with features such as automatic pressure control, experimental data acquisition, display, and recording storage.


3D Holo-Tomographic Live Cell lmaging Microscope


Configuration information:

Microscope section

Fluorescent module section

Cell Heating Incubation System

 

Performance and Parameters:

Microscope section

Resolution: XY=200nm Z=400nm

Field of view: 80um

Field of view depth: 30um

Tomography imaging rate: 0.5 fps 3D RI frame, fully automatic adjustment

Microscope objective: 60X, dry mirror NA 0.8WD 0.3mm

Low energy excitation laser: 520nm

Sample energy: 0.2mW/mm2

Holographic live cell chromatography technology

360 degree rotating arm for tomographic scanning

115S holographic capture speed

Steve holographic cell analysis software

 

Fluorescent module section

Light source: High speed switching<100 μ s, lifespan>20000h per channel

Resolution: XY=400nm

Field of view: 90 × 90 μ m

Fluorescence channel: FITC(green),TRITC(orange),and DAPI(blue) or Cy5(red)

Imaging: 2D, 4D time lapse: (RI+fluo

Imaging rate: 3fps per channel

Fluorescent Sample Selection: All fluorescent samples suitable for laser excitation can undergo high-resolution imaging; Select specific fluorescent dyes

 

Cell Heating Incubation System

Temperature control range: room temperature+3 ℃ -45 ℃

Temperature control accuracy: ± 0.1 ℃

Applicability: Applicable to all upright/inverted microscopes on the market;

Optional black panel for fluorescence imaging to avoid fluorescence quenching

Built in LED light controlled by foot switch for easy observation of samples

can add additional CO2/O2 and humidity control chambers

 

Applications:

The 3D Holo-Tomographic Live Cell lmaging Microscope is currently the world's first microscope system that integrates holographic imaging, 360-degree rotating light source tomography, and fluorescence imaging technologies. It employs a rotating light source to pass through culture dishes or glass slides, transmitting images through an optical path to a computer for real-time dynamic observation via software. This microscope can simultaneously achieve label-free 3D cell imaging and fluorescence-labeled imaging, seamlessly integrating these images and upgrading fluorescence imaging to a 3D level.

 

This instrument examines the effects of screened samples on cell morphology, growth, differentiation, apoptosis, metabolic pathways, and signal transduction, while maintaining cell structure and function intact. It gathers extensive relevant information in a single experiment, determining biological activity and potential toxicity. It is widely used in various fields such as cytology, microbiology, immunology, neurobiology, physiology, genetics, virology, biophysics, and pharmacology.






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