Characterizing PLA and PLGA? Let OMNISEC help!
Polylactic acid (PLA) and poly(lactic-co-glycolic) acid (PLGA) have become increasingly popular due to their renewable and biodegradable nature. As a result, these materials have found application in a variety of fields, including additive manufacturing, medical devices, and recyclable materials, among others. Because of the relatively low dn/dc values exhibited by PLA and PLGA, reliable data has historically been rare. However, the OMNISEC GPC/SEC system, with its increased sensitivity and multi-detector capabilities, has proven to be a valuable tool for researchers and manufacturers thoroughly characterizing these sample types.
At Malvern Panalytical, my colleagues and I have had the opportunity to analyze a range of PLA and PLGA samples in recent years. As a result, the collection of Application Notes and other documents below highlight how the OMNISEC system can offer insight regarding the molecular properties of your samples.
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OMNISEC analysis of PLA & PLGA
- Optimization of PLA/PLGA molecular weight and structure to suit final application requirements
- GPC/SEC analysis of virgin and recycled PLA (+ Additive Manufacturing webinar presenting same data)
- Evaluating degradation of drug delivery polymers using Advanced Polymer Chromatography (APC) and advanced multi-detection
- The detection of impurities in block copolymers
- How switching mobile phases can improve your OMNISEC results
- OMNISEC analysis of PLGA molecular weight and structure (POSTER)
Other analysis techniques for PLA & PLGA
- Molecular and bulk characterization of PLA and PLGA samples using multi-detector GPC and rheometry
- Assessing Drug Encapsulation Efficiency using Nanoparticle Tracking Analysis
So, if you need detailed molecular information on your PLA or PLGA samples, you’ve come to the right place! Contact Malvern Panalytical or myself individually (kyle.williams@malvernpanalytical.com) to learn more about OMNISEC and what it can do for you and your samples.
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