I just watched an insightful webinar featuring Christopher Thomson, a researcher from Heriot-Watt University, who shared his groundbreaking work on enhancing automated flow synthesis by integrating in-line flash chromatography purification. It was fascinating to see how these advancements can streamline chemical processes.
During the session, Chris provided a comprehensive overview of flow chemistry and in-line purification technologies. He also delved into previous continuous chromatography methods, highlighting both their strengths and limitations. One of the highlights was learning how to effectively connect flow reactors with puriFlash® automated chromatography systems. There were some really practical "tips & tricks" shared for performing continuous in-line flash chromatography, which could be incredibly useful for anyone working in this field.
Looking ahead, Chris discussed potential future developments in this area, sparking thoughts about where this technology might lead us next. His own background is impressive—he graduated with a First-Class Honours degree in Chemistry with Biochemistry from Heriot-Watt University in 2018 and received the prestigious 'William H. Perkin Prize' for his outstanding work in organic chemistry. Following that, he secured a PhD scholarship through the EPSRC-funded Center for Doctoral Training in Critical Resource Catalysis (CRITICAT).
Chris’s current research focuses on leveraging enabling technologies, particularly flow chemistry, to improve heterogeneous photocatalysis for organic synthesis. He's made significant contributions to the field, publishing multiple papers on innovative flow systems incorporating features like in-line NMR spectroscopy, in-line UV-Vis spectroscopy, and static mixing photocatalyst monoliths created using functional material additive manufacturing. Most recently, he introduced the first-ever example of continuous in-line flash chromatography, which formed the core of this webinar.
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In other exciting developments, I came across a story about rapid vaccine purification for clinical trials—truly inspiring progress! Dr. Nabul Gogoi AAAS has been instrumental in making this happen. It’s amazing to see science advancing so quickly to address global health challenges.
Let me know what you think about Chris’s work or if you have any thoughts on recent scientific breakthroughs. Drop a reply below—I’d love to hear from you!
(And yes, I'll make sure to share the actual webinar video link once it's available—it was quite enlightening!)
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