Automated Polymer Purification Using Dialysis
Timo Schuett, Julian Kimmig, Stefan Zechel, Ulrich S. Schubert
Abstract
The automated dialysis of polymers in synthetic robots is described as a first approach for the purification of polymers using an automated protocol. For this purpose, a dialysis apparatus was installed within a synthesis robot. Therein, the polymer solution could be transferred automatically into the dialysis tube. Afterwards, a permanent running dialysis could be started, enabling the removal of residual monomer. Purification efficiency was studied using chromatography and NMR spectroscopy, showing that the automated dialysis requires less solvent and is faster compared to the classical manual approach.
Topics & Concepts
DialysisPolymerMonomerSolventChromatographyMaterials scienceBiomedical engineeringChemistrySurgeryOrganic chemistryComposite materialEngineeringMedicineInnovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques InnovationMicrofluidic and Capillary Electrophoresis ApplicationsFuel Cells and Related Materials