Research and Technology Infrastructure
The Kolen’ko Research Group maintains state-of-the-art facilities for nanomaterial synthesis, characterization, and testing. Our laboratories are equipped with cutting-edge instruments that enable groundbreaking research in nanochemistry and materials science.
Synthesis Laboratories
Our lab combines expertise in inorganic and organic nanochemistry to develop unconventional nanomaterials. We employ precise synthesis and nanostructuring to tailor material properties. Bridging lab-scale research and industry, we are able to transition from lab-scale research to pilot-scale production without compromising material performance.
Key Features:
- Controlled atmosphere for air- and moisture-sensitive reactions
- High vacuum evaporators for solvent removal and purification
- Batch reactors for synthesis scale-up
- Ultrasonic bath and probe sonicator for dispersion and nanoparticle synthesis
- •Precision analytical balances for accurate material weighing
- Centrifuges for nanoparticle separation and purification
- High-temperature tube furnaces for calcination, hydrothermal synthesis, and thermal treatments (tubular and conventional)
Major Equipments
Schlenk Lines
Dual-manifold Schlenk line system, specifically designed to carry out air- and moisture-sensitive reactions under an inert atmosphere.
Automated Batch Reactor - Atlas HD Potassium - Syrris
Automated reactor which provides full recipe control and real-time reaction monitoring and graphing for walk-away, scale-up chemistry.
Automated Parallel Synthesis - PolyBLOCK 4 - H.E.L.
A compact automatic reactor system with parallel synthesis, allowing rapid reaction screening and optimization in a single run with minimal manual effort.
Electrospinning - NE 300 - Inovenso
Benchtop electrospinning system designed for continuous nanofiber production, offering precise control over voltage, flow rate, and collector distance for versatile material processing. It enables rapid prototyping and scalable research with interchangeable nozzle and collector configurations.
Extruder - MLX - Caleva
All-in-one bench-top mixer, extruder and spheronizer enabling the production of extrudate and pellets (granules, beads or spheroids).
3D printer - FNIS - Sygnis SA
Benchtop 3D printer utilizing Direct Ink Writing (DIW) technology. Specifically designed as a simple research tool for science labs to prototype and prove concepts with non-filament, single-component pastes via a precision pneumatic system.
Microwave - MARS 6 - CEM
Microwave digestion system using automated technology and contactless temperature sensors to directly measure each sample.
Desktop Fiber Laser Cut - FMF30W-IE - Metaquip
Desktop fiber laser engraver with galvo scanning technology for high-speed marking and deep engraving on metals and plastics. Enables in situ synthesis of metal supports for water electrolysis.
Lyophilizer (Freeze Dryer) - LyoQuest - 55 ºC - Telstar
Removes solvents by sublimation under vacuum, preserving the structure and composition of sensitive materials.
Sieve Shaker - EML 200 - Haver & Boecker
Electromagnetic sieve shaker designed for precise particle size separation and analysis of powders and granular materials.
Ball milling - 8000M Mixer/Mill - SPEX SamplePrep
The Mixer/Mill is a high-energy ball mill that grinds up to 0.2 - 10 grams of dry, brittle samples.
Planetary Mill - Pulverisette 5 - Fritsch
High-performance planetary ball mill for grinding of hard, medium-hard, brittle, and fibrous materials.
Roll Ball Mill - LBM-5 - TMAXCN
Lab-scale roll ball suitable for fine grinding, grinding, dispersing, mixing, material precipitation prevention and other process requirements of single tank material.
Centrifuges
From lab routine separations to high-performance fractionation, our three centrifuges deliver reliable sedimentation across every speed and application.
MQ Water Purification System
Compact benchtop water purification system directly from tap water, eliminating the need for pretreatment or storage tanks.
Drying Ovens
Six drying chambers from vacuum ovens to conventional units, delivering gentle, programmable drying up to 200 ºC across all sample types and sensitivities.
Muffle Furnaces up to 1000 ºC
Essential for calcination, annealing, and solid-state synthesis under controlled conditions, precise thermal treatment of materials up to 1000 ºC.
High Temperature Furnace - SX2-2-17TP - TMAXCN
Muffle furnace capable of reaching 1700 ºC for high-temperature sintering, annealing, and heat treatment of materials.
Facility Access and Policies
Access Information
Our facilities are available to group members, collaborators, and in some cases, external users. Access is managed through our online booking system and is subject to training requirements and usage policies.
User Categories:
- Group Members: Full access after required training
- External Services: Access through service agreements or partnerships
Training and Safety
All users must complete appropriate training before accessing facilities. Training includes both general laboratory safety and equipment-specific instruction.
Training Requirements:
- General laboratory safety orientation
- Equipment-specific training sessions
- Hazardous materials handling (where applicable)
- Emergency procedures and protocols