Remote-controlled experiments with cloud chemistry

Abstract

Developing cleaner chemical processes often involves sophisticated flow-chemistry equipment that is not available in many economically developing countries. For reactions where it is the data that are important rather than the physical product, the networking of chemists across the internet to allow remote experimentation offers a viable solution to this problem.

Prototyping Instruments for the Chemical Laboratory Using Inexpensive Electronic Modules

“…Perhaps the most radical example of information technologyaided chemistry is "cloud chemistry" whereby the operations in aw et chemistry laboratory are supervised by ac hemist located thousands of kilometers away. [24] Although computers and automated processing systems are omnipresent in the modern chemistry laboratory, [25] few chemists are trained in engineering,e lectronics,a nd programming.The basic knowledge on instrumentation development is contained in some standard textbooks for undergraduate chemistry students.I nfact, the first few chapters in the instrumental analysis textbook by Skoog et al [22] are dedicated to the design of simple electronic circuits,c urrent/ voltage measurements,signal amplification, and noise.Sometimes the undergraduate course instructors treat these sections as "less important" and do not emphasize these features in the lectures because of time limits.H owever, studying these introductory sections is vital to understanding the subsequent course content. It can impact the ability of junior chemists to handle and prototype instrumentation in their future laboratory practice.…”

Concepts and Optimization Strategies of Experimental Design in Continuous-Flow Processing

“…In this framework, cloud computing, where networking of synthetic chemists hosted remotely through Internet services, is a novel creative opportunity for chemists to draw benefits and solve challenges in a community and multidisciplinary environment. Evolving from this idea are concepts as "Cloud Chemistry" [40] and "Internet of Things (IoT)" [4a], which envisage the possibility to access equipment remotely, monitor reactions, and acquire real-time data from any Internet-connected device, anywhere in the world.…”

Prototypen‐Entwicklung von Instrumenten für das chemische Laboratorium mithilfe von preiswerten Elektronikmodulen

“…Das vielleicht radikalste Beispiel einer Informationstechnik‐unterstützten Chemie ist die “Cloud‐Chemie”. Hierbei wird der Betrieb eines nasschemischen Labors durch einen Chemiker überwacht, der sich Tausende Kilometer weit entfernt aufhält …”