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Enlightened Experimental Design

| Phil Kay

The traditional approach of designing experiments by changing one factor at a time is outmoded.

Techniques & Tools Technology

SERS SLIPS Ahead

| Tak Sing Wong

Can a new slippery surface for Raman scattering open the door to routine single molecule detection?

Fields & Applications Technology

Absolute molecular weight’s measurements of synthetic polymers using the Viscotek SEC-MALS 20

The molecular weight, molecular weight distribution and size of two common polymers are measured using SEC-MALS 20. Results from SEC-MALS and conventional calibration are compared and discussed.

Fields & Applications Sample Preparation

Analysis of demicellization data from isothermal titration calorimetry

Learn why isothermal titration calorimetry is a method of choice for accurate and precise determination of critical micellar concentration of surfactants for biochemical applications and find out how to analyse demicellization data from Isothermal Titration Calorimetry

Fields & Applications Spectroscopy

Analysis of different of PLA/PLGA polymer samples using a GPC/SEC system

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.

Techniques & Tools Technology

Return of the TASIAs

| Rich Whitworth

The Analytical Scientist Innovation Awards (TASIAs) return for a third consecutive year to recognize 12 months of innovation from companies big and small.

Techniques & Tools Technology

Laptop Lab

| Peter Willis

Could NASA’s “chemical laptop” breathe new life into the search for extraterrestrials?

Fields & Applications Spectroscopy

Using OMNISEC Triple-Detection GPC to Determine Structure of Dextrans and Other Polysaccharides

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.

Techniques & Tools Mass Spectrometry

Finding a Piece of the Protein Characterization Puzzle

| Tiemin Huang

Coupling whole column imaging detection to a mass spectrometer for protein structure characterization is fundamentally challenging. Could a relatively simple capillary cartridge system unlock the potential?

Fields & Applications Sample Preparation

Evaluating the rheological properties of hyaluronic acid hydrogels for dermal filler applications

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.

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