Department of Chemistry
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

Research Facility

Research Facilities – Department of Chemistry
The Department of Chemistry is well equipped with modern research facilities that support advanced experimental and computational investigations in various fields of chemical sciences. The department houses UV–Visible Spectrophotometers (Labindia and T90 models) used for studying electronic transitions, reaction kinetics, molecular interactions, and quantitative analysis of chemical species in solution.
For fluorescence-based studies, the department has a Shimadzu RF-3501 PC Fluorescence Spectrophotometer, enabling highly sensitive detection of fluorescent molecules. It is widely used for drug–protein interaction studies, photophysical analysis, and fluorescence quenching in biochemical and pharmaceutical research.
Structural characterization is carried out using a JEOL 400 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer, providing detailed molecular structure information. Additionally, the department has an ABB MB 3000 FT-IR Spectrometer for identifying functional groups and studying molecular vibrations and bonding.
The department also maintains advanced electrochemical facilities, including a Cyclic Voltameter, used to study electrochemical reactions, redox behavior, electrode kinetics, and energy storage materials, supporting research in electrochemistry and energy devices.
For sample preparation, the department is equipped with a Rotary Evaporator (Rotavapour) for efficient solvent removal under reduced pressure. Instruments such as Sonicator and Centrifugation Machine are used for nanoparticle preparation, dispersion, and separation processes.
Physicochemical measurements are supported by Conductivity Meters (Systronics and Elico) for studying ionic conductance and electrolyte behavior. Surface studies are carried out using a Tensiometer (Du Noüy Ring Method) for analyzing surface tension and micellization phenomena.
For elemental analysis, the department has a Systronics Flame Photometer, used to determine concentrations of alkali and alkaline earth metals in various samples.
In addition to experimental facilities, the department supports computational research, including molecular modeling, cheminformatics, QSAR analysis, and computational chemistry, enabling prediction of molecular properties and reaction mechanisms.
Overall, the Department of Chemistry provides a comprehensive research infrastructure combining spectroscopic, electrochemical, analytical, and computational facilities, enabling high-quality research across diverse areas of chemistry.
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