About Central Instrumentation Facility

The Central Instrumentation Facility (CIF) at Dr. Bansi Dhar Institute, Gurugram, offers sophisticated analytical instrumentation essential for advanced research in chemical, environmental, pharmaceutical, and material sciences. The facility serves a diverse community of researchers, students, startups, and government or private institutions. This initiative aims to provide technical support and shared access to high-end equipment, promoting scientific advancement and innovation for societal benefit.

Key Highlights

Cutting-edge instruments Expert support for research & innovation Bridging academia and industry

State-of-the-Art Equipments

XRD (X-ray Diffraction) – Smart Lab RIGAKU

X-ray diffraction (XRD) is a non-destructive technique for characterizing amorphous and crystalline materials. Used from research through production and engineering Providing versatile, advanced solutions for materials analysis and quality control

BET (Brunauer–Emmett–Teller) – Anton Paar

The Brunauer–Emmett–Teller (BET) method is employed to measure the specific surface area of porous and non-porous solids based on nitrogen adsorption isotherms.

UV–Vis Spectrophotometer – PerkinElmer

A UV–Vis spectrophotometer measures the absorbance of ultraviolet and visible light by a sample over a defined wavelength range, enabling both analyte quantification (via Beer–Lambert’s Law) and reaction-kinetic studies

FT-IR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) – PerkinElmer UATR HR Spectrum Two

Infrared-absorbance spectroscopy is employed to identify functional groups, serving as a powerful structural tool. It is used analyzing functional organic/ inorganic group and material samples across multiple sectors Pharmaceuticals Research & Academia Coatings Adhesives Chemicals & Materials Polymers

STA (Simultaneous Thermal Analysis) – PerkinElmer 6000

Simultaneous Thermal Analysis (STA) is a powerful analytical technique that enables researchers to comprehensively and efficiently characterize a material’s thermal behaviour. It achieves this by simultaneously measuring mass changes (via Thermogravimetric Analysis, TGA) and heat flow (via Differential Scanning Calorimetry, DSC) in a single run under identical experimental conditions. This enables clear insights into Thermal Stability Decomposition Reactions Phase Transitions (e.g. melting, crystallization, glass transition)

DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) – PerkinElmer 6000

Used for analyzing thermal behavior of materials

GCMS with FID + Headspace – PerkinElmer CLARUS 690 GC

In GC–MS systems featuring headspace sampling and FID detection, are separated chromatographically and characterized using mass spectrometry. This hybrid technique is extensively employed for quantitative and qualitative analysis in Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Pesticides Cholesterol Fatty acids Alcohols Environmental Surveillance Food-quality testing Materials Research

ICP-OES (Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry) – PerkinElmer

ICP-OES can simultaneously detect and quantify multiple elements in a sample. It can detect very low concentrations of elements Metals and Minerals Sodium Lead Calcium Arsenic Magnesium Chromium Cadmium Including environmental monitoring, food safety, and materials analysis etc.

HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography) – Shimadzu Ai-Series (PDA, FLD & RI Detector)

HPLC can separate complex mixtures, effectively distinguishing between components with minute differences, and can detect even low concentrations of analytes. High-performance liquid chromatography for non-volatile molecules, analysis of Preservative Antioxidant Artificial Colour Artificial sweeteners Vitamins (fat and water soluble) Organics acid Steroids HPLC is used in various fields, including environmental monitoring, food safety, and materials analysis.

Preparative HPLC – Shimadzu Semi-Prep Automated LC 20AR

High-pressure liquid chromatography purification system using large preparative columns and high solvent flow for milligram-to-gram scale isolation and purification of target compounds

Contact & Location

Plot No. 78 D & E, Sector No. 18, Gurugram - 122015

Phone: 88888 43619

Website: www.drbansidharinstitute.org

Email: info@drbansidharinstitute.org

Instrument

Inductively Coupled Plasma - Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES)

Scope of Analysis

Quantitative analysis of metals and minerlas in various samples

Components Analysed

Metals and Minerals

Industry Applications

  • Environmental: Water quality monitoring, soil contamination studies
  • Pharmaceutical: Raw material testing, final product testing for elemental impurities
  • Food & Beverage: Nutritional analysis, contaminant detection
  • Metallurgical: Metal alloy composition, quality control
  • Chemical: Chemical synthesis monitoring, catalyst analysis
  • Petrochemical: Oil analysis, catalyst and additive analysis

Sample Types

Water, Soil, Biological samples, Food products, Metals, Alloys, Oils

Benefits

High sensitivity, Precision, Multi-element analysis, Rapid analysis

 

Instrument

GCMS with FID + Headspace (Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry with Flame Ionization Detector)

Scope of Analysis

Identification and quantification of volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds

Components Analysed

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOCs), Pesticides, Herbicides, Fatty acid , Cholesterol

Industry Applications

  • Environmental: Air and water quality analysis, soil contamination studies
  • Pharmaceutical: Drug analysis, metabolite identification
  • Food & Beverage: Flavour and fragrance analysis, contaminant detection
  • Forensic: Toxicology studies, substance identification
  • Chemical: Analysis of chemical mixtures, product quality control

Sample Types

Air, Water, Soil, Biological samples, Food products, Chemical compounds

Benefits

High specificity, Compound identification, Trace analysis, Broad compound range

Instrument

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Scope of Analysis

Separation, identification, and quantification of components in liquid samples

Components Analysed

Pharmaceuticals (e.g., Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients), Biomolecules (e.g., Proteins, Peptides), Food additives, Dyes,

Industry Applications

  • Pharmaceutical: Drug purity analysis, API quantification
  • Food & Beverage: Additive and preservative analysis, nutritional content
  • Environmental: Pollutant and contaminant analysis
  • Chemical: Chemical composition analysis, reaction monitoring
  • Plant Extracts & Herbal Products: Quality control and active ingredient quantification

Sample Types

Pharmaceuticals, Biological samples, Food products, Water, Chemicals, Plant Extracts, Herbal Products, Biological Samples, Food Products

Benefits

High resolution, Accuracy, Versatility, Quantitative and qualitative analysis

Instrument

Preparative high-performance chromatography (Prep HPLC)

Scope of Analysis

Large-scale purification of compounds

Components Analysed

Purification of APIs, Natural products, Biologics, Synthetic chemicals, Flavonoids, Polyphenols, Phenolic Acids

Industry Applications

  • Pharmaceutical: Purification of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)
  • Biotechnology: Purification of proteins, peptides, and other biologics
  • Chemical: Isolation of synthetic chemicals and natural products
  • Plant Extracts & Herbal Products: Isolation and purification of active ingredients
  • Food Products: Purification of food additives and nutritional components

Sample Types

Pharmaceuticals, Biologics, Chemicals, Plant Extracts, Herbal Products, Biological Samples, Food Products

Benefits

High purity isolation, Efficient purification, Large-scale preparation

Instrument

High Vacuum Physisorption Analyzer (BET)

Scope of Analysis

Surface area and porosity analysis

Components Analysed

Surface area, Pore volume, Pore size distribution

Industry Applications

  • Material Science: Characterization of porous materials
  • Catalysis: Surface area and porosity analysis of catalysts
  • Pharmaceuticals: Analysis of drug formulation and delivery systems
  • Nanomaterials : Surface and pore structure of advanced functional materials
  • Cement & Construction : Surface area of SCMs, pore structure of concrete

Sample Types

Powders, Porous materials, Catalysts, Pharmaceuticals

Benefits

Accurate surface area measurement, Porosity analysis, Catalyst characterization, Material performance evaluation

Instrument

STA (Simultaneous Thermal Analysis)

Scope of Analysis

Simultaneous measurement of mass change and thermal events

Components Analysed

Thermal stability, Decomposition, Phase transitions

Industry Applications

  • Material Science: Thermal stability and decomposition studies
  • Polymer: Analysis of polymer stability and degradation
  • Pharmaceuticals: Thermal analysis of drug substances and formulations
  • Cement & Construction Industry: Thermal stability of insulation and fireproofing materials
  • Chemical: Analysis of thermal behaviour of chemicals

Sample Types

Polymers, Composites, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals

Benefits

Comprehensive thermal characterization, Stability studies, Combined TG-DSC analysis

Instrument

Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)

Scope of Analysis

Measurement of heat flow associated with phase transitions

Components Analysed

Melting point, Crystallization, Glass transition

Industry Applications

  • Material Science: Phase transition and melting point determination
  • Polymer: Analysis of glass transition and crystallization behaviour
  • Pharmaceuticals: Purity and thermal stability analysis
  • Building Materials / Composites: Thermal degradation of insulation materials
  • Chemical: Study of phase transitions and purity

Sample Types

Polymers, Pharmaceuticals, Food products, Chemicals

Benefits

Precise thermal analysis, Phase transition study, Purity determination

Instrument

UV-VIS Spectrometer

Scope of Analysis

Quantitative analysis of absorbance or reflectance of UV-Vis light

Components Analysed

Concentration of analytes, Absorbance, Transmittance

Industry Applications

  • Pharmaceutical: Concentration of drug substances, reaction monitoring
  • Environmental: Water quality analysis, detection of pollutants
  • Food & Beverage: Analysis of food additives and colorants
  • Chemical: Analysis of chemical reactions and compound concentration

Sample Types

Solutions, Water, Biological samples, Food products, Chemicals

Benefits

Accurate concentration measurement, Kinetic studies, Qualitative analysis

Instrument

Fourier transformed Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer

Scope of Analysis

Identification of functional groups and molecular structure analysis

Components Analysed

Organic compounds, Inorganic compounds, Polymers

Industry Applications

  • Pharmaceutical: Drug identification, functional group analysis
  • Chemical: Identification of unknown compounds, structural analysis
  • Polymer: Characterization of polymer materials, identification of additives
  • Cement & Construction Industry: Characterizing hydrated cement phases
  • Food & Beverage: Detection of adulterants or contaminants

Sample Types

Polymers, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Food products, biological samples

Benefits

Molecular fingerprinting, Structural elucidation, Qualitative analysis

Instrument

X-Ray Diffraction (XRD)

Scope of Analysis

Identifying crystalline & amorphous materials and determining their structure

Components Analysed

Metals and alloys, Ceramics, Minerals, Polymers (semi-crystalline), Thin films and coatings

Industry Applications

  • Pharmaceutical: API identification, polymorph analysis, stability studies
  • Materials Science: Crystal structure analysis, phase identification, coatings
  • Cement & Construction: Phase composition, quality control

Sample Types

Powders (most common), Thin films and coatings, Single crystals, Nanomaterials

Benefits

Non-destructive, Phase-specific, High resolution