Using GPC it is possible to track changes in the MW of polymer- based inks induced by the printing process. This makes it possible to study the impact of polymer concentration and of printer geometries and operating modes on polymer degradation.
University of Houston, USA, researchers have recently developed and verified a new route for synthesizing superior forms of entangled or knotted polymers with pre-designed characteristics for use in applications such as drug delivery and smart coatings.
The commercial availability of LALS detectors allows GPC practitioners to measure the molecular weight of a sample with certainty, avoiding any issues of data extrapolation or data fitting.
