In the research group MCBIM it is possible to analyze your research compounds with:

• elemental analysis (C, H, N, S)
• ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma) for many elements
• chloride anions (aqueous solutions)

Chemists often need dry organic solvents to perform top chemistry research. However, extensive drying of solvent is difficult. It is traditionally performed via continuous distillation of the solvents in presence of drying chemicals such as sodium metal or calcium hydride.

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http://mcbim.lic.leidenuniv.nl/node/4178

How do metal complexes bind and unbind to and from lipid bilayers? In a collaboration with Utrecht University, the team of Sylvestre Bonnet at MCBIM has just published the preparation of liposomes decorated with photosensitive ruthenium complexes. Upon visible light irradiation, the ruthenium complexes unbind from the membrane.