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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

Start Date

01/12/2008

Initial Projected Completion Date

01/12/2010