Photochemistry

Introduction - Photochemistry

In synthesis, photochemistry is the method of choice. UV light can vastly speed up many chemical syntheses - or make them possible in the first place. Unlike with thermal excitation, light-induced reactions frequently take place at room temperature and are therefore less destructive. Sensitive molecules remain intact and there are fewer by-products.

The name UV-Consulting Peschl and the concept “Advanced Photochemistry Technology” stand for worldwide competence in the design and construction of professional, industrial photochemistry systems.

With the experience and innovation at our disposal, we can ensure the professional, fast and economic provision of photochemical systems for laboratory, pilot and production applications. The symbiosis between professional photochemical process consulting and its conversion into working plant, together with a single source of supply, provide a strong basis for your success.

 

Typical applications of photochemcial processes:


Synthesis
  • Isomerization
  • Addition
  • Substitution
  • Polymerization
  • Singlet-oxygen reactions

Analysis
  • TOC-determination
  • Sample pre-treatment for determination of heavy metals

Waste water treatment
  • Decomposition of chlorohydrocarbons
  • Decomposition of halogenated organic compounds (AOX)
  • Detoxification of cyanide-containing metal plating effluent

Preparation of ultrapure water
  • Decomposition of organic impurities

Water- and liquid treatment
  • Cold sterilization of protein chains
  • Decomposition of pesticides

Pharmaceutical and cosmetics research
  • Testing for photostabillity

Photo Bioreactions (PBR)
  • Production of phototroph organisms, e.g. Algae utilizing bio-photo reaction processes