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Keep reading as we go further into our product highlight, the VCX-750 Ultrasonic Processor…
VCX-750 Ultrasonic Processor
The compact VCX-750 Ultrasonic Processor is both powerful and versatile. Available with a range of accessories, the VCX-750 can process a wide range of sample types and volumes (200 µl – 1 L*) for many different applications in industry and lab research.
Microprocessor-based and programmable, the VCX-750 is equipped with user-friendly and easy to navigate intuitive screens.
Key features:
- Exclusive energy setpoint continuously monitors the amount of energy being delivered to the probe, and terminates when the desired amount has been dispensed
- Wattmeter digitally displays the actual amount of power in watts that is being delivered to the probe
- Integrated temperature controller prevents harmful overheating of the sample and guarantee process integrity
- Microprocessor based and programmable to provide digital accuracy and repeatability
- On demand real-time display provides a window on the process as it runs
- Variable power output control allows the ultrasonic variations at the probe tip to be set to any desired amplitude
- 10-hour process timer controls the processing time and duration
- Independent on/off pulser enables safe treatment of temperature-sensitive samples at high intensity
Applications
The VCX-750 is a popular choice for applications in both industry and laboratory research. It’s commonly used for life science, nanotechnology, and biotechnology applications.
Here’s a selection of recent studies that have utilised Sonics & Material’s VCX-750…
Cell Lysis:
- Cell lysis of Gram-positive bacteria such as E.coli in the study of AMS/PCAT transporters.1
- Cell lysis of organic matter with implications for the water treatment industry. Here, VCX-750 with cuphorn and sound abating enclosure was used to investigate effects of ultrasound on the physical disruption and inactivation of microbial structures.2
- The VCX-750 has also been used during Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) when studying Uveal melanoma M65 transfected cells and tumour-relevant factors.4
Nanoparticle Research:
- VCX-750 was employed in the preparation of Graphene Oxide films and production of reduced Graphene Oxide films when studying a low-cost vacuum filtration method.3
- When investigating the improvement of specific capacity of lithium-ion batteries, the VCX-750 was used during the preparation of MWCNT-LiFePO4 sheets.5
For more information on the VCX-750, visit the product page or contact your Regional Account Manager to discuss your specific application.
[1] 2019. eLife, S C Bobeica., et al., Insights into AMS/PCAT transporters from biochemical and structural characterization of a double Glycine motif Protease https://www.sonics.com/vibracell/site/assets/files/1371/insights_into_ams_cell_lysis_vcx500.pdf
[2] 2006 Elsevier, V Naddeo, V Belgiorno, and R M A Napoli, Behaviour of natural organic matter during ultrasonic irradiation
https://www.sonics.com/vibracell/site/assets/files/1383/behaviour_of_natural_vcx750.pdf
[3] 2019 Journal of Nanomaterials, J L S Gascho., et al., Graphene Oxide Films Obtained by Vacuum Filtration: X-Ray Diffraction Evidence of Crystalline Reorganization
https://www.sonics.com/vibracell/site/assets/files/1393/graphene_oxide_vcx750.pdf
[4] 2019 Artificial Cells, Nanomedicine, and Biotechnology, L Yaping., et al., KRas-ERK signalling promotes the onset and maintenance of uveal melanoma through regulating JMJD6-mediated H2A.X phosphorylation at tyrosine 39 https://www.sonics.com/vibracell/site/assets/files/1386/kras-erk_signalling_chip_vcx750.pdf
[5] 2018 Royal Society of Chemistry, R A Susantyoko., et al., Performance optimization of freestanding MWCNT-LiFePO4 sheets as cathodes for improved specific capacity of lithium-ion batteries
*The actual processing volume of a specific probe or accessory is application specific.
