Poster Title
P-29 Temperature and Feed Optimization in the Synthesis of PAMAM Dendrimers
Department
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Abstract
PAMAM dendrimer synthesis involves a very exothermic reaction, which poses a problem as low reaction temperatures must be maintained while reactant is manually added. This project sought to automatically control reactant input via temperature feedback using an Arduino Uno microcontroller connected to a temperature probe. The Arduino was programmed to control one of two devices based on temperature readings. The first was a servo motor attached to the valve on an addition funnel, and the second was a solenoid valve connected to a reactant reservoir. While each option had pros and cons, both were functional and had similar performance.
Location
Buller Hall 150
Start Date
3-11-2022 1:30 PM
End Date
3-11-2022 3:30 PM
P-29 Temperature and Feed Optimization in the Synthesis of PAMAM Dendrimers
Buller Hall 150
PAMAM dendrimer synthesis involves a very exothermic reaction, which poses a problem as low reaction temperatures must be maintained while reactant is manually added. This project sought to automatically control reactant input via temperature feedback using an Arduino Uno microcontroller connected to a temperature probe. The Arduino was programmed to control one of two devices based on temperature readings. The first was a servo motor attached to the valve on an addition funnel, and the second was a solenoid valve connected to a reactant reservoir. While each option had pros and cons, both were functional and had similar performance.
Acknowledgments
Advisor: Ryan Hayes, Chemistry & Biochemistry