Nanolog

Nanotechnology EEM Spectrofluorometer

Your best answer to analyzing your mixtures of nanomaterials whether single-walled carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, or nanocrystals. Optimized for detecting nanomaterials near-IR fluorescence, the Nanolog® modular spectrofluorometer can help you determine their composition and structure. Based on the proven technology of the world-renowned Fluorolog® from HORIBA, the Nanolog is designed to give you a long life of reliable service and expert assistance.

Nanolog

Nanotechnology EEM Spectrofluorometer

Why Choose Nanolog

Wide spectral detection — Photomultiplier tubes (UV to 1750 nm) & solid-state photodiodes (IR to 2400 nm); Rapid EEM acquisition — CCD arrays for fast fluorescence fingerprinting
NIR sensitivity — InGaAs arrays for near-IR EEM detection
Modular configuration — Customizable monochromators, compartments & detectors
Self-calibrating automation — Automated alignment & control via FluorEssence™ software
Advanced nanotube analysis — Nanosizer™ integration for SWCNT chirality & diameter determination

Key Advantages of Nanolog

High-speed EEM acquisition

<1 s per spectrum

Enables rapid sample throughput

Extended spectral range

200–2400 nm coverage

Supports UV to NIR applications

Ensures consistent results

Automated reproducibility

Self-calibrating FluorEssence™ software

Tailors to diverse experiments

Modular flexibility

Configurable excitation & detection modules

Technical Specifications of Nanolog

Nanolog Specifications

All-reflective optics Nanolog fluorescence spectrometer for perfect focus at all wavelengths from the UV to NIR

Excitation Sources	Choice of: 450 W xenon short-arc lamp housing with off axis ellipsoidal collector and optional pulsed xenon lamp enhancement (for time resolved phosphorescence) 75 W xenon PowerArcTM lamp housing with enveloping ellipsoidal collector. Note: The Sensitivity Specification listed below is the same with either the 450 W xenon or the 75 W xenon due to the enhanced collection efficiency of the PowerArc!
Excitation Monochromators	Choice of: 180 mm Czerny-Turner monochromator with kinematic gratings and all-reflective optics in either single or double monochromator configuration (the 360 mm focal length double monochromator is recommended for the highest stray-light rejection and sensitivity). iHR320 triple-grating turret 320 mm spectrometer with one or two entrance ports. Note:Specifications hereare basedon 180mm monochromator withstandard 1200grooves/mm gratingblazed at 330nm. Othergratings areavailable.
	Resolution: 0.2 nm
	Accuracy	0.5 nm
	Speed	150 nm/s
	Range	0–1300 nm mechanical range; throughput based on grating’s blaze
	Bandpass	Set automatically (0–30 nm single-grating, 0–15 nm double-grating)
Sample Compartment	All reflective optics sample compartment with single cuvette sample compartment tray for quick replacement with variety of optional sample hold- ers. Reference photodiode for excitation correction from 240–1000 nm. Optional front-face detection for highly turbid samples in solution. Optional T-Format detection to allow optional second emission-detection channel.
Emission Imaging Spectrograph	iHR320, for multi-channel acquisition, with triple-grating turret. Can be configured with one or two exit ports each for multi-channel or single channel detectors. Equipped with 150 grooves/mm grating for multi-channel detection of entire emission spectra with a single acquisition.
	Resolution	0.2 nm
	Accuracy	0.3 nm
	Range	0–1500 nm mechanical range (using a 1200 grooves/mm grating and single channel detector)
Multichannel Detectors	Choice of up to two of the following: SymphonyTM IGA, 512 pixels, 800 to 1,700 nm, LN-cooled Symphony Extended IGA, 512 pixels, 1,100 to 2,200 nm, LN-cooled SyncerityTM CCD, 1024 x 256 pixels, TE-cooled (-60oC) Synapse PlusTM CCD, 1024 x 256 pixels, 200 to 1,100 nm, TE-cooled (-80 oC) Symphony CCD, 1024 x 256 pixels, LN-cooled
Optional T-Side Emission Monochromator for Single Channel Detectors	Specifications are the same as excitation monochromator above1
Single Channel Detectors	Choice of: Room temperature PMT housing with R928 (185 to 850 nm) or R13456 (185 to 950 nm) TE-cooled PMT housing with R2658 (185 to 1,050 nm) TE-cooled PMT housing with H10330-45 (950 to 1,400 nm) or H10330-75 (950 to 1,700 nm) LN-cooled PMT housing with R5509-43 (300 to 1,400 nm) or R5509-73 (300 to 1,700 nm) LN-cooled IGA (1.7) detector, 800 to 1,550 nm LN-cooled extended IGA(1.9) detector, 1,000 to 1,750 nm LN-cooled extended IGA(2.1) detector, 1,000 to 2,000 nm LN-cooled extended IGA(2.6) detector, 1,000 to 2,400 nm
Software	Windows™-based FluorEssence™ software supplies all scanning, time-based, and accessory data acquisition plus complete control of all hardware, plus Nanosizer™ for fitting of single-walled carbon nanotube spectra to known library to determine chiralities and diameters.
Sensitivity	Water Raman Signal-to-Noise Ratio of 15,000:1 (FSD method), 350 nm excitation, 5 nm bandpass, 1 second integration, no filters or averaging, with R928P photomultiplier tube.

Recommended configurations

The Nanolog 3-22-iHR, pictured here, is configured with a double-grating excitation and emission monochromator, plus an imaging spectrograph for a second emission channel.

Schematic shows a highly versatile Nanolog equipped with a 450 watt xenon lamp housing, double excitation monochromator for ultimate stray light rejection, T-Format sample compartment with multichannel iHR320 imaging spectrograph equipped with a Symphony NIR InGaAs array detector and a T-Side double emission monochromator with a PMT detector for ultimate sensitivity and stray light rejection.