Area for Bionanotechnology
This cleanroom area is dedicated to bionanotechnology and is equipped for nanoscale synthesis, manipulation and characterisation of biological molecules and processes. There are two darkrooms available for microscopy work. The area is classified as ISO7 (10 000) and is built for GMOII, laboratory class 2. This permits work with gene modified organisms which are potentially harmful for humans, animals or plants. Projects in this category will require specific classification.
The area is equipped for the following activities:
- Fabrication of nanostructured biopolymer surfaces through soft lithography and nanoimprinting.
- Fabrication and use of microfluidic devices.
- Use of microorganisms and cells within bionanotechnology.
- Functionalisation of organic and inorganic nanoparticles with biological molecules.
Installed equipment:
- Nanoimprinting and microcontact printing (soft lithography)
- Designated area for work with silanes and siloxanes (PDMS)
- Safety bench with laminar flow for extra cleanliness and safety when working with biological materials
- Fluorescense microscope
- Syringe pumps
The laboratory also has supporting equipment, such as spin coaters, centrifuges, ultra centrifuges and standard laboratory equipment.
