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The Modern Scientist Blog
H.E.L has a long history of solving complex customer challenges; with over 30 years of experience, our knowledge and insight can help you, the modern scientist, get the best out of your science.
Read more on industry insights and get tricks & tips for your chemistry, biotechnology, or safety applications.
Beginner’s Guide to Flow Chemistry
For many, a journey into flow chemistry has just begun; therefore, understanding the key aspects of this process is extremely important. Batch Chemistry vs. Flow Chemistry Anatomy of Flow Chemistry Types of Reactors Mixing Temperature and Pressure Regulation Conclusion References The transition from traditional batch processes to flow ...
What is the human and financial cost of single-use technology reliance?
In recent months, shortages of sterile plastic “growbags” have threatened the global vaccine rollout, with manufacturers allegedly coming close to stopping production over the scarcity of sterile liners. But is there another way? Are we too reliant on single-use technologies? The bottleneck that threatened the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines ...
Redressing the balance when viruses play dirty
Over the last 18 months, the loss of life and livelihoods, disruptions, and lockdowns have certainly helped the COVID-19 causing virus to get under our skins. But, what is the entry mechanism that allows a virus like this to infiltrate on such an epic scale? Get ready to find out ...
Getting started with the PolyBLOCK
After recently starting at H.E.L, I’ve spent a lot of time getting familiar with the PolyBLOCK parallel reaction system. As well as a stand-alone system, the PolyBLOCK is a core component of many of the systems H.E.L supplies. I thought I’d share my observations about the PolyBLOCK and some facts you ...
Thinking Big: can Superstructures give medicine fresh hope
The SuperStructures Lab at the University of Trieste is seeking out smart, nano-structured, water-based, environmentally friendly biomaterials to create innovative therapeutic solutions for some of today's greatest areas of medical interest. We are delighted that Dr. Silvia Marchesan, Associate Professor at the university, has taken us on a virtual tour ...
Exploring the pitfalls of Flow Chemistry – industry and academic insight
Recently, H.E.L invited four specialist flow chemistry practitioners to speak at an online symposium on the topic. After the speakers had shared their research and experiences and answered questions from delegates, we took the opportunity to ask some questions of our own. Here, our speakers share their own 'pain ...
Batch Versus Flow in Pharma: The upsides of continuous chemistry
Does today's take-up of flow chemistry in fields such as photochemistry, electrochemistry, and hazardous gas usage mean that the days are numbered for parallel batch reactor testing? We've been talking to leading experts in flow catalysis in pharmaceutical companies to determine how they address this topic. Batch and Flow ...
Top Tips for Getting the Best From Your Vent Sizing Calculations
We are often asked what testing and data are needed to carry out vent sizing calculations. While each situation requires unique consideration, I thought it would be helpful to outline my typical approach. I'll also shortly publish a companion article detailing why low-phi-factor adiabatic calorimetry is an ideal technique ...
