petrol changes this summer

Changes to regular petrol this summer

Posted on: July 16, 2021

You might have heard the adverts on the radio about the impending changes for our regular petrol this summer here in the UK.  Find out all about this – and some classic vehicle maintenance – in our blog!

New fReactor research paper published

Posted on: July 7, 2021

We are pleased to confirm that a new fReactor research paper has been published via CHIMIA International Journal for Chemistry: A Hybridised Optimisation of an Automated Photochemical Continuous Flow Reactor.

fReactor flow chemistry paper UCL 2021

fReactor Flow Chemistry Paper

Posted on: June 11, 2021

New paper where a telescoped Z-selective cross-metathesis/Dieckmann cyclisation sequence to access (Z)-Civetone, incorporating a serial array of continually stirred tank reactors (fReactor) is reported.

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Scientific glassblowing – an art we’re proud of!

Posted on: June 10, 2021

Scientific glassblowing is a bit of a mystic art.  Until you’ve seen a graduated triple wall glass reaction vessel built it’s hard to appreciate just what can be achieved with such a tempestuous material.

Maximise stirring with DrySyn MULTI range website June 2021

Maximise your stirring with DrySyn MULTI

Posted on: June 4, 2021

Maximise your stirring in the lab with the DrySyn range of oil-free heating blocks. Watch our short video as Dr Mike demonstrates how effective the system is!

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The Peaky Blinders and post WW1 chemistry

Posted on: June 3, 2021

In a desperate search for entertainment I have been drawn back in to the world of the notorious cult TV series, The Peaky Blinders, and the chemistry affecting the world at large in the post-WW1 period.

World Environment Day 2021 Asynt sustainable labs giveaway

World Environment Day 2021 Giveaway

Posted on: June 2, 2021

Some might say that it isn’t the ideal environment to allow adaptation to greener methods but that simply isn’t true!  In tribute to World Environment Day 2021 we share 5 great tips for a sustainable lab set up.