Equipment Model

JASCO FP-8500

Description

The Spectrofluorometer is a high-sensitivity instrument used to measure the fluorescence properties of molecules. It provides valuable insights into molecular interactions, chemical compositions, and biomolecular structures. The JASCO FP-8500 offers advanced fluorescence analysis with high sensitivity and rapid scanning capabilities.

Lab

Analytical Instrumentation Lab

Institute

Manipal Institute of Applied Physics (MIAP)

Location

Ground Floor, AB-5, Manipal Institute of Applied Physics, Eshwar Nagar, Manipal, Udupi, Karnataka 576104, India

• Applications

  • Drug discovery and protein binding assays.

  • Biochemical analysis of DNA, RNA, and enzymes.

  • Environmental monitoring of fluorescent pollutants.

  • Food safety for fluorescent marker detection.

  • Nanomaterial characterization using quantum dots.

• Key Features

  • High sensitivity for low concentration measurements.

  • Wide spectral range from UV to near-infrared fluorescence.

  • Rapid scanning for kinetic and dynamic studies.

  • 3D fluorescence mapping and spectral correction capabilities.

  • Multiple modes including steady-state and time-resolved measurements.

• Limitations

  • Highly sensitive to environmental conditions.

  • Applicable only to fluorescent substances.

  • Inner filter effects at high concentrations.

  • Susceptible to fluorescence quenching.

  • Not suitable for turbid or highly scattering samples.