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An integrated instrument control and informatics system for combinatorial materials research.

M J Harvey1, D Scott, P V Coveney

  • 1Centre for Computational Science, Department of Chemistry, University College London, Christopher Ingold Laboratories, 20 Gordon Street, London WC1H 0AJ, United Kingdom.

Journal of Chemical Information and Modeling
|May 23, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Researchers developed the London University Search Instrument for rapid ceramic compound synthesis and characterization. This system uses commodity parts and features integrated software for automated control and data management in high-throughput materials science.

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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Instrumentation

Background:

  • High-throughput synthesis and characterization are crucial for modern materials science.
  • Developing automated systems for complex materials like ceramic compounds presents engineering challenges.
  • Integrating instrument control and data management is key for efficient research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the London University Search Instrument, a novel apparatus for high-throughput synthesis and characterization.
  • To detail the software system architecture and implementation for integrated instrument control and data management.
  • To address the engineering challenges of using commodity components for automated high-throughput experimentation.

Main Methods:

  • Design and construction of the London University Search Instrument using largely commodity components.

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  • Development of an integrated software system for automated instrument control.
  • Implementation of data management functions within the software system for sample libraries.
  • Focus on achieving automated operation for efficient high-throughput experimentation.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful implementation of the London University Search Instrument for synthesizing and characterizing thick-film ceramic compound libraries.
    • Demonstration of integrated software enabling automated control and data management.
    • Overcoming engineering challenges associated with using commodity components in a high-throughput setting.

    Conclusions:

    • The London University Search Instrument provides an effective platform for high-throughput materials research.
    • The integrated software system is crucial for the automated operation and data handling of the instrument.
    • This approach facilitates efficient exploration of ceramic compound libraries.