Characterizing Polymer Architecture: Importance, Challenges, Solutions
Polymers are gaining more attention in many new fields such as pharmaceutical applications. However, optimizing the final properties of the polymers associated with these new application areas is challenging for chemists and analysts. Polymer architecture plays a crucial role to optimize the end use or process-related properties. Size exclusion chromatography in combination with advanced detectors such as light scattering, viscometer, and refractive index is a powerful tool for the comprehensive characterization of macromolecules with various architectures. In this podcast, Dr. Subin Damodaran will explain how to understand the structural properties of a polymer by providing their molecular sizes such as radius of gyration (Rg ) and hydrodynamic radius (Rh), and intrinsic viscosity.
Using LC-MS/MS to Measure Testosterone in Dried Blood Spots
December 19th 2024Testosterone measurements are typically performed using serum or plasma, but this presents several logistical challenges, especially for sample collection, storage, and transport. In a recently published article, Yehudah Gruenstein of the University of Miami explored key insights gained from dried blood spot assay validation for testosterone measurement.
LC-MS/MS Analysis Offers Insights into Intestinal Microbiota and Metabolites in Camels
December 18th 2024A recent study examines the specific traits of the intestinal microbiota and metabolites in Bactrian camels. The results of profiling 36 intestinal mucosal samples from six Bactrian camels using liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) provides valuable data for understanding the relationship between regional intestinal immunity and the general health and disease of the host.
