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Combined DLS/Raman provides New Molecular Insights of Complex Fluids

| Sponsored by Malvern Panalytical

In particular, this article demonstrates the correlation between molecular changes (Raman Spectroscopy) and microstructural evolution of rheological properties (DLS, DLS-optical microrheology) for the first time for surfactant-based wormlike micellar system. Whereby, Raman Spectroscopy provides information about the molecular structure and DLS-microrheology characterizes viscoelastic properties, the combination of data delivered allows for a deeper understanding of the molecular changes underlying the viscoelastic ones. The study illustrates the utility of the combined DLS, DLS-optical microrheology and Raman Spectroscopy in providing new molecular structural insights into the self-assembly process in complex fluids.

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The optimization and scale-up of high shear granulation

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This article explains how an inline probe was used to monitor a granulation at three different scales to confirm that, in each case, the granules produced were the same size, and more importantly produced tablets of identical quality as quantified by hardness.

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Dairy and Food Emulsions measurement

| Sponsored by Malvern Panalytical

The particle size of the fat droplets present in dairy and other food emulsions is important in defining properties such as flavor release, mouth feel and emulsion stability. Thus, a knowledge of the particle size is critical in defining the functionality and taste of different food emulsion products. Here we show how laser diffraction can be used to measure and understand the changes in size that occur during production and storage of dairy products. This in turn can lead to a better understanding of how product formulation and performance are linked.

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Assessing Nanoparticle Toxicity in Waste Water

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Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis (NTA) has found use in a variety of investigations researching the toxicity and environmental impact of nanoparticles. Here we discuss various publications in which NTA has been used to measure particle size and concentration of nanomaterials in waste water.

Techniques & Tools Sensors

Image of the Month

| Rich Whitworth

A new POC immunoassay device was used to monitor elephant Karishma during her pregnancy

Techniques & Tools Clinical

Putting Zika to the Test

| Joanna Cummings

Promising low-cost point-of care ZIKV diagnostic works without electricity

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Characterizing method for polymers

| Sponsored by Malvern Panalytical

This whitepaper reviews the methods available for measuring the key characteristics of polymers focusing on the benefits and value of gel permeation / size exclusion chromatography (GPC/SEC). Much of the paper talks exclusively about polymers, however many of the principles discussed are equally applicable to proteins or protein conjugate materials.

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Case studies: Ink formulation's analytical strategies

| Sponsored by Malvern Panalytical

This white paper offers practical guidance on using a range of analytical techniques, including rheology, particle size and zeta potential measurement to assist in the formulation of Inkjet inks.

Techniques & Tools Sensors

Protecting Beauty from the Beasts

| Joanna Cummings

Using an optoelectronic nose to ‘sniff out’ the pollutants attacking Disney artwork

Techniques & Tools Environmental

Pigeon Patrol

| Joanna Cummings

Meet London’s first ever flock of pollution-monitoring birds

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