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Zeta-potential and particle-size analyzer
Otsuka ElectronicsELSZ-1000
Particle size and zeta potential measurements, including a flat-surface cell unit
NARA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYLaboratory of Macromolecular Systems DesignDivision of Materials ScienceAPPARATUS & FACILITIES
Research equipment
Our equipment supports the design and functional analysis of macromolecular systems—from synthesis and separation to structural analysis, membrane and particle characterization, and microscopy.
LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
In-lab instruments
Synthesis, analysis, and imaging can be performed continuously within the laboratory.
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UV–visible spectrophotometer
ShimadzuUV-2600i
UV–visible absorption spectroscopy of solid samples using an integrating sphere
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UV–visible spectrophotometer
JASCOV-630
UV–visible absorption spectroscopy of liquid samples
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Microvolume spectrophotometer
ImplenNanoPhotometer
Quantification of nucleic acids and proteins in microvolume samples
05
Spectrofluorometer
JASCOFP-8300
Fluorescence and phosphorescence spectroscopy
06
Circular dichroism spectrometer
JASCOJ-820
Higher-order structural analysis of biomolecules and molecular assemblies
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Vapor-pressure osmometer
WESCORVAPRO 5600NS
Osmolality measurements of microvolume samples
08
High-sensitivity differential scanning calorimeter
MicroCalVP-DSC
Evaluation of phase-transition temperatures and thermal stability
09
Quartz-crystal microbalance with dissipation
QSenseQCM-D300
Evaluation of molecular adsorption and viscoelastic changes at interfaces
10
Automatic surface tensiometer
Kyowa Interface ScienceDY-300
Surface- and interfacial-tension measurements
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Langmuir trough
KSN NIMAKN2001
Monolayer preparation and surface-pressure measurements at air–water interfaces
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Laser confocal microscope
Olympus / HamamatsuIX83 / MAICO
Confocal imaging and three-dimensional reconstruction of fluorescent samples
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Total internal reflection fluorescence microscope
OlympusIX73 TIRF
High-sensitivity fluorescence imaging near interfaces using evanescent fields
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Scanning probe microscope (SPM/AFM)
ShimadzuSPM-9700HT
Nanoscale surface-topography imaging
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Automated liquid-handling robot
INTEGRAASSIST PLUS
Automation of liquid dispensing and microplate experiments
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Multimode microplate reader
Molecular DevicesSpectraMax iD3
Absorbance, fluorescence, and luminescence microplate assays
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Multimode microplate reader
Molecular DevicesSpectraMax M2
Absorbance and fluorescence microplate assays
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High-performance liquid chromatograph
ShimadzuProminence
Separation and quantitative analysis of compounds and polymers
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Automated flash-purification system
BiotageIsolera One
Rapid separation and purification of organic compounds
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Recycling preparative HPLC
JAILC-9110 NEXT
High-purity separation and preparative purification
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Freeze dryer
EYELAFDU-1200
Freeze-drying of aqueous samples