Food, Beverage & Agriculture

Usually, PLA and PLGA are based on monomers from renewable sources, so are considered “green” polymers. By selecting different molecular weights, different ratios of lactic:glycolic acid and different molecular structures, some properties such as degradation or drug release rates can be tailored to meet application needs. GPC/SEC analysis is an ideal tool for monitoring samples during material synthesis, production of parts and in degradation studies.

The Pesticide Explorer Collection comprises four complete workflows that meet the challenges of modern pesticide residue analysis.

New analytical capability can have a significant impact on research direction.

This application note will describe the analysis of a series of dextran samples ranging in molecular weight from about 1 – 650 kDa. Structural comparisons to other polysaccharides, gum arabic and pectin are presented. Initially discovered by Louis Pasteur in 1861, dextran is a polysaccharide that has found a variety of applications, primarily in the medical field, due to its minimal side-effects and solubility in aqueous media.

A growing target list, increasingly complex matrices, and the need for low limits of detection can make our field seem like an uphill treadmill.

To formulate successfully with HA it is essential to understand the impact of factors such as molecular weight, molecular structure, concentration and degree of cross-linking on rheological characteristics such as viscoelasticity which are directly linked to aspects of product performance. Linking structural characteristics to product performance, via rheological properties, supports smart, fast, and effective formulation. The following study shows how rheology and particle size measurements can be used to characterize the physical properties of HA dermal fillers.

Kickstarter technology is nothing new – but Clear Labs is making in-roads into something less common: kickstarter analytical science

The market for lactose-free products is growing rapidly and constantly and Europe is a worldwide leader in the lactose-free market.

Research into migration of packaging materials into food began decades ago. And despite the relatively inconspicuous nature of this niche area, it is characterized by some of the most significant modern-day challenges in food analysis.

This four-part series examines common issues and questions surrounding the principles, measurements and analysis of DLS data and discusses how to minimize the time required for and increase the accuracy of acquiring and interpreting DLS data during the biotherapeutic development process. In Part Four, we address frequently asked questions related to the application of DLS to the characterization of protein therapeutic formulations.