High-speed Circulation Micro-flow Synthesis Enabled Practical Large-Scale Heterogeneous Photocatalysis
Instruments involved:
Watson Marlow 530 Du; Manufacturer: Watson Marlow Ltd (corresponding script: "watsonFn.py")
Valco 4-Position Dead-end Selector with Universal Actuator; Manufacturer: VICI Valco Instruments Co. Inc (corresponding script: "valveFn.py")
Running the programs:
- Download the entire repository.
- Script for adding/editing commands is titled "AutoProgram_1010" (GUI continually being updated). Open using any Python script editor (e.g. IDLE). Once all commands are being added, "save" the file within the same directory.
- Run the newly saved program. "Circulated_flow_automated_program" is the script used for the current study. Ensure that the USB drivers have been installed for each instrument before plugging in the USB cable. The USB interface will appear as a virtual COM port.
The automation program is continually being updated for added functionalities, improved efficiency, more robust error-catching and optimal UI/UX. Please visit https://github.com/nus-automated-flow-system/Automated-circulated-flow for the latest version.