Asymmetrical flow field-flow fractionation with multi-angle light scattering and quasi-elastic light scattering for characterization of polymersomes: comparison with classical techniques

Anal Bioanal Chem. 2014 Dec;406(30):7841-53. doi: 10.1007/s00216-014-7891-8. Epub 2014 Jun 21.

Abstract

Polymersomes formed from amphiphilic block copolymers, such as poly(ethyleneoxide-b-ε-caprolactone) (PEO-b-PCL) or poly(ethyleneoxide-b-methylmethacrylate), were characterized by asymmetrical flow field-flow fractionation coupled with quasi-elastic light scattering (QELS), multi-angle light scattering (MALS), and refractive index detection, leading to the determination of their size, shape, and molecular weight. The method was cross-examined with more classical ones, like batch dynamic and static light scattering, electron microscopy, and atomic force microscopy. The results show good complementarities between all the techniques; asymmetrical flow field-flow fractionation being the most pertinent one when the sample exhibits several different types of population.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Equipment Design
  • Fractionation, Field Flow / instrumentation*
  • Light*
  • Methylmethacrylate / chemistry*
  • Particle Size
  • Polyesters / chemistry*
  • Scattering, Radiation*
  • Surface-Active Agents / chemistry*

Substances

  • Polyesters
  • Surface-Active Agents
  • polyethylene oxide-polycaprolactone copolymer
  • Methylmethacrylate