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Department of Chemistry

GENERAL INFORMATION

  Department of Chemistry
University of Cyprus
University of Cyprus
  Chemical Libraries and Screening Facilities
Description and purpose of the Research Infrastructure

The Department promotes scientific knowledge and research in all areas of Chemistry, and aims to prepare high-level graduates to work in industry, private companies, governmental services and education. Our Chemistry graduates contribute significantly to the technological development of Cyprus. The Department of Chemistry faculty are very active in cutting-edge research fields of Organic, Inorganic, Physical and Analytical Chemistry, that include Chemical Biology, Supramolecular Chemistry, Coordination Chemistry, Molecular Spectroscopy, Heterogenous Catalysis, Computational, Polymer and Food Chemistry. The Department’s intensive research activities are aimed at applications in important fields such as health, energy, environment and have led to a significant production of research publications and successes in national and international research programs.

USEFUL FIGURES

Personnel

23

Personnel

Male

13%

Male

Female

10%

Female

Publications

1350

Publications

ACCESS TO INFRASTRUCTURE

  • Academia
  • Industry

CONTACT INFO

Postal Code:  2109

City:  Nicosia

Website:  https://www.ucy.ac.cy/chem/

INFORMATION OF INSTRUMENTATION OPERATING IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance - NMR 500MHz Bruker
  • Name:  Nuclear Magnetic Resonance - NMR 500MHz Bruker
  • Description:  The 500 MHz NMR spectrometer is equipped with a carousel autosampler, a high-sensitivity probe and an AVANCE III 500 console.
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  Chemistry Department Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
The 500 MHz enables the acquisition of one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) NMR spectra, for the structural characterization and identification of unknown compounds.Superusers ensure optimal instrument performance through monthly checkups. The department's NMR facility is available for offering external services upon request.
Year:  2010
Funding Source: 
  • National

Available for access
by external users

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance - NMR 300MHz Bruker
  • Name:  Nuclear Magnetic Resonance - NMR 300MHz Bruker
  • Description:  The 300 MHz NMR spectrometer is equipped with a 5 mm probe, and the AVANCE III HD console.
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  Chemistry Department Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
The 300 MHz NMR enables the acquisition of one-dimensional (1D) and two-dimensional (2D) NMR spectra, for the structural characterization and identification of unknown compounds.
Year:  1999
Funding Source: 
  • National

Available for access
by external users

Mass Spectrometer (MALDI TOF-TOF AUTOFLEX III) (Bruker)
  • Name:  Mass Spectrometer (MALDI TOF-TOF AUTOFLEX III) (Bruker)
  • Description:  Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometry is used for analysis of large biomolecules (such as proteins, polymers, sugar, etc.) to identify and characterize the structures. The instrument has a capability of TOF/TOF technology (LIFT) for tandem MS (MS/MS). It is worked either linear or reflectron configuration with both positive and negative modes.
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  Chemistry Department Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization (MALDI) time-of-flight (TOF) mass spectrometry is used for analysis of large biomolecules (such as proteins, polymers, sugar, etc.) to identify and characterize the structures. The instrument has a capability of TOF/TOF technology (LIFT) for tandem MS (MS/MS). It is worked either linear or reflectron configuration with both positive and negative modes.
Year:  2010
Funding Source: 
  • National

Available for access
by external users

N2 Liquefier - StirLIN-1 compact
  • Name:  N2 Liquefier - StirLIN-1 compact
  • Description:  A StirLIN Liquid nitrogen production system with a capability to produce 10 Lt/hr high purity liquid nitrogen (99.999%)
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  Chemistry Department Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
The StirLIN plants produces 10 Liters per hour Liquid N2 on-site from ambient air by only using electrical power as input
Year:  2014
Funding Source: 
  • National
Rigaku Miniflex 6th generation Powder X-Ray Diffractometer
  • Name:  Rigaku Miniflex 6th generation Powder X-Ray Diffractometer
  • Description:  Α desktop powder X-ray Diffractometer equipped with a D/teX Ultra silicon strip detector, an auto-sampler and a BTS 500 high temperature attachment that allows variable temperature measurements (from room temperature up to 500 ºC.
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  Chemistry Department Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
It is a multipurpose powder diffraction analytical instrument that can determine: crystalline phase identification (phase ID) and quantification, percent (%) crystallinity, crystallite size and strain, lattice parameter refinement, Rietveld refinement, and molecular structure. It is widely used in research and teaching, especially in material science and chemistry, as well as in industry for research and quality control.
Year:  2019
Funding Source: 
  • National

Available for access
by external users

Rigaku XtaLAB Synergy-S single crystal X-ray diffractometer
  • Name:  Rigaku XtaLAB Synergy-S single crystal X-ray diffractometer
  • Description:  Α XtaLAB Synergy-S single crystal X-ray diffractometer coming with a Cu X-ray source, kappa goniometer and a HyPix-6000HE hybrid photon counting detector and equipped with an Oxford Cryostream CS800 accessory that allows measurements in the range 90 - 400 K.
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  Chemistry Department Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
Its main use involves the determination of the three-dimensional atomic structures of small molecules. Such chemical compounds, which may be of either chemical or biological interest, include—but are not limited to—new synthetic chemicals, catalysts, pharmaceuticals, and natural products.
Year:  2022
Funding Source: 
  • National

Available for access
by external users

Single crystal X-ray Diffractometer - SuperNova
  • Name:  Single crystal X-ray Diffractometer - SuperNova
  • Description:  Α Rigaku Oxford Diffraction Supernova A single crystal X-ray diffractometer equipped with dual (Cu and Mo) X-ray sources, kappa goniometer and an Atlas CCD detector
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  Chemistry Department Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
Its main use involves the determination of the three-dimensional atomic structures of small molecules. Such chemical compounds, which may be of either chemical or biological interest, include—but are not limited to—new synthetic chemicals, catalysts, pharmaceuticals, and natural products.
Year:  2009
Funding Source: 
  • National

Available for access
by external users

GC-FID, 8890G (Agilent)
  • Name:  GC-FID, 8890G (Agilent)
  • Description:  Gas chromatography (GC) is an invaluable technique for scientists conducting analytical testing or research across myriad application areas, including chemical, energy, environmental, food and beverage, forensics, pharmaceutical, and more.Flame ionization detector (FID) provides the ability to detect and quantitate from percent levels to parts per billion (ppb) in a single GC .
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  Chemistry Department Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
Gas chromatography (GC) is an invaluable technique for scientists conducting analytical testing or research across myriad application areas, including chemical, energy, environmental, food and beverage, forensics, pharmaceutical, and more.
Year:  2019
Funding Source: 
  • National

Available for access
by external users

Spectrofluorometer - Jasco FP8300
  • Name:  Spectrofluorometer - Jasco FP8300
  • Description:  A spectrometer for the measurement of fluorescent spectra from solutions and the solid state (powders or films). Equipped with an integrated sphere, thermostated-cell holder for temperature control, polarizer for anisotropy studies and a microplate reader.
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  Chemistry Department Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
The instrument is used for determination of the emission from any chemical in either solution or solid state, for resonance energy transfer experiments, for the determination of binding between molecules, quenching studies, thermal melting experiments for stability and folding of biomlecules, anisotropy studies to detrmine fluorophore mobility, and fast scanning of assays.
Year:  2021
Funding Source: 
  • National

Available for access
by external users

1260 Infinity II LC/MSD (Agilent)
  • Name:  1260 Infinity II LC/MSD (Agilent)
  • Description:  The 1260 Infinity II LC System is a robust high performance liquid chromatography instrument that offers the widest choice of modules for analytical HPLC and entry-level UHPLC. It delivers the performance, reliability, and robustness you need for highest confidence in your daily results.
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  Chemistry Department Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
The 1260 Infinity II LC System is a robust high performance liquid chromatography instrument that offers the widest choice of modules for analytical HPLC and entry-level UHPLC. It delivers the performance, reliability, and robustness you need for highest confidence in your daily results.
Year:  2020
Funding Source: 
  • National

Available for access
by external users

UV-Visible Recording Spectrophotometer - Shimadzu
  • Name:  UV-Visible Recording Spectrophotometer - Shimadzu
  • Description:  UV-vis absorption spectrometer in the 180-1200 nm range, for measurement of solid (films) and solution samples, with feasibility for temperature control experiments, and absorption kinetics at specific wavelengths.
  • Units:  3
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  Chemistry Department Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
Measurement of absorption spectra for any substance in the solid (film) and solution phase, temperature dependent solution phase experiments, determination of reaction kinetics
Year:  2019
Funding Source: 
  • National

Available for access
by external users

Shimadzu HPLC LC-2060C 3D
  • Name:  Shimadzu HPLC LC-2060C 3D
  • Description:  The system is equipped with a photodiode array detector, a two-piston pump, an autosampler, a column thermostat, and a mobile phase degasser / The system is equipped with a diode array detector, a two-piston pump, an autosampler, a column thermostat, and a mobile phase degasser / The system is equipped with a diode array detector, a two-piston pump, and a manual injector.
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  Chemistry Department Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
HPLC-PDA is used for the separation, identification and quantification of chemical components in complex mixtures.
Year:  2024
Funding Source: 
  • Own

Available for access
by external users

Quantachrome Autosorb-iQ3 Physisorption Analyzer
  • Name:  Quantachrome Autosorb-iQ3 Physisorption Analyzer
  • Description:  Ηigh vacuum physisorption analyzer designed for advanced measurements of BET surface area, pore size distributions and investigation of the capability to sorb various non-corrosive gases. Τhe system is equipped with a cryocooler capable of temperature control from 20 to 320K
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  Chemistry Department Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
Accurate high vacuum physisorption analyses of surface area and micropores
Year:  2019
Funding Source: 
  • National
  • EU

Available for access
by external users

Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) Q1000 - TA Ιnstruments
  • Name:  Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) Q1000 - TA Ιnstruments
  • Description:  The Q1000 is a complete DSC that includes advanced Modulated DSC®, a 50-position intelligent autosampler, and digital mass flow controllers. It is a versatile research-grade DSC with the patented Tzero™ technology.
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  Chemistry Department Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
DSC Q1000 measures the heat flow associated with physical transitions, such as melting, crystallization, glass transitions and chemical reactions, as a function of temperature.
Year:  0000
Funding Source: 
  • National
  • Own

Available for access
by external users

Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) Q500 - TA Instruments
  • Name:  Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) Q500 - TA Instruments
  • Description:  The TGA Q500 is a research-grade thermogravimetric analyzer. The system consists of a low mass furnace with a rapid, precise temperature and rate programming. Analysis is performed on samples from 10 mg to 1 g at temperatures between ambient and 600 °C. Air, oxygen, argon and CO2 atmospheres are available.
  • Units:  1
  • Hosting Laboratory / Department:  Chemistry Department Labs
Brief description of the utilization of the instrument:
The TGA Q500 measures a material's weight change as a function of temperature or time. This allows researchers to investigate a material's decomposition, stability, and composition. TGA experiments on the Q500 can reveal aspects like material lifetime, moisture content, and degradation stages, providing valuable insights for material development and quality control.
Year:  0000
Funding Source: 
  • National
  • Own

Available for access
by external users