径向色谱中溶质的输运特征

基于溶质在径向色谱柱内输运的质量平衡方程, 在线性分配条件下, 得到了描述分离柱效和流出曲线形状各参数的理论表达式, 也对柱效和流出曲线对称性的变化趋势加以系统讨论. 结果表明: 径向色谱中, 柱效与体积流速之间的关系与轴向色谱中柱效与流动相线速度的关系在趋势上相同; 在较高流速下运行时, 径向色谱仍可以得到高柱效. 随着溶质容量因子、进样时间的增加, 柱效单调降低. 柱直径和柱长对柱效的影响存在交叉, 设计半径较大而长度较短的色谱柱将更有利于提高分离柱效. 径向色谱适宜于大分子样品的稳定分离方法建立, 也预示其对于蛋白、DNA等样品的制备分离具有明显优势.     

中性溶质在MEKC中柱内富集的理论研究

毛细管电动力学色谱(MEKC)中通过“扫”的技术可以使样品组分在线富集。本研究基于柱分离过程弛豫理论的基本方法,对溶质在MEKC中柱内输运过程加以研究,得到了描述进样长度及样品区带和运行区带性质差别对富集效果影响的理论表达式。通过对进样长度及溶质在两区带中的容量因子与富集效果之间关系的进一步探讨,证实溶质在胶束中的溶解度是影响富集的最重要因素;在基本不影响分离效果的情况下,适当加大进样长度一般对富集有利。     

一个描述液相色谱体系中溶质进样量与保留值关系的方程

通过考虑溶质和溶剂在液相色谱体系中的相互作用,从理论上给出了一个描述溶质在液相色谱体系中进样量与保留值之间关系的方程。由方程可以证明,当进样量趋于零时,溶质的保留值为一定值,当进样量无限大时,溶质的保留值趋于零,且随着进样量的增加,溶质的保留值必然减小。通过方程的线性形式,可以获得两个描述色谱体系特征的重要参数：一个是溶质与固定相相互作用的平衡常数Ｋ,另一个是假想的分布在固定相表面上的活性点总数。     

毛细管电色谱中超长进样溶质在柱内的分布特征

在毛细管电色谱中，对浓度极稀的样品，通过加长进样时间，控制操作条件可能有效地实现溶质在柱内的富集，提高检测灵敏度。本文根据驰豫理论的基本原理，从理论上探讨了进样过程中溶质在固定相上的吸附作用对其分布的影响规律。理论和试验皆证明：采用超过时间进样的方法，通过控制进样区带与运行区带中有机调节剂浓度、离子强度等条件，导致溶质在区带界面处的速度产生阶跃，能够使中性溶质仅保留在柱内较窄的区带中，这一过程类似于完成一次固相微萃取过程，能够达到较好的富集效果。对于药物安息香达到了超过2000倍的富集效果。     

毛细管区带电泳中场增强进样柱内富集的非线性特征

直接柱头场效应进样是一种毛细管区带电泳柱内富集,其进样过程中样品在柱内的分布可分为两部分,即在运行缓冲溶液中的堆积区段和由电渗流引入的样品溶液区段.通过对溶质输运行为的研究表明:两区段长度与进样时间之间并非简单的线性关系,因此进样量与进样时间的关系也非线性,且与溶质淌度有关;进样量的增加并不能导致富集倍数的同步增加,由于层流的作用使得场效应进样柱内富集效果降低.为了在保持柱效基本不变情况下得到好的富集效果,除需使溶质在运行缓冲溶液和样品溶液中的电导率比极大外,进样时间也应与之匹配.     

用逆流法研究热场流分级中峰加宽效应和测定分子量分布

验证了逆转法在场流分级这种单相色谱中的可行性。用逆转法消除样品的多分散性对塔板高度的贡献,以便研究在热场流分级柱槽中其它实验条件的影响。测定了几种聚苯乙烯样品的分子量分布。     

电色谱中中性溶质柱内富集研究

中性溶质在毛细管电色谱中的富集可以通过调节有机调节剂在运行缓冲溶液和进样区段中的浓度及适当增加进样长度业实现,富集作用主要由两种过程控制,即进样过程中的自富集作用和运行过程中的一般输运富集作用,采用弛豫理论的研究方法得到了描述富集效果与操作条件关系的理论表达式,结果表明：随进样长度的增加,可以有效提高富集效果;进样长度对柱效的影响也与有机调节剂的浓度有关,当其在两区段中的浓度差别较大时,适当加长进样时间并不会对柱效产生太大的影响,对安息香和美芬妥因两种药物的实验研究达到了超过100倍的富集效果。     

通过柱切换技术与高效液相色谱联用的限进性柱对盐酸贝那普利的在线富集性能

以自制的限进性填料柱为预处理富集柱,Luna C₁₈柱为分析柱,通过柱切换技术将限进性填料柱与高效液相色谱联用(RAM-HPLC),研究了盐酸贝那普利的在线富集效果。考察了进样体积与峰面积、系统总压力的关系,以及常规进样与大体积进样的差别。当进样体积在100 μL以内时,峰面积随进样体积的增加而增加;当进样体积大于80 μL时,系统总压力变化明显。考虑对整个系统的保护,选择80 μL作为最大进样体积。同一浓度的样品进样20 μL与进样80 μL所得峰面积之间的线性关系良好。RAM柱对盐酸贝那普利具有良好的富集作用,能够有效提高HPLC的灵敏度,而且具有简单、经济的特点。     

溶质在两种反相色谱柱中的动力学色谱行为

研究了不同流速下4种溶质在两种不同反相色谱柱上的色谱图及它们的动力学色谱性质,进一步验证了溶质相对保留值(RRT)与流动相流速之间存在良好的双对数线性关系,并对溶质在流速改变时洗脱顺序发生改变的现象从动力学因素上进行了合理的解释;同时还发现色谱填料的孔径及拓扑学构型不同将导致溶质在其上具有不同的动力学色谱参数及动力学色谱行为。     

用SEC柱和胶束流动相分离小分子的模型

 使用体积排阻色谱 (SEC)柱和胶束流动相成功地分离了一些小分子化合物 ,给出了分离模型。这种分离方式是基于胶束和水相在色谱过程中的不同迁移以及溶质在胶束和水相间的不同分配而实现的 ,其分离的机制与胶束电动色谱 (micellar electrokinetic chromatography,MEKC)十分相似。理论处理的结果表明 ,溶质的保留体积与胶束浓度有关 ;通过溶质的保留体积可得到溶质在胶束和水相间的分配系数。还采用了两种不同的 SEC柱分离了一些脂肪醇 ,验证了这一理论模型 ,测定了它们的分配系数 ,结果表明两种柱测得的小分子醇在胶束和水相中的分配系数具有较好的一致。     

Analysis of complex polymers by multidetector field-flow fractionation

Field-flow fractionation (FFF) is a powerful alternative to column-based polymer fractionation methods such as size-exclusion chromatography (SEC) or interaction chromatography (IC). The most common polymer fractionation method, SEC, has its limitations when polymers with very high molar masses or complex structures must be analysed. Another limitation of all column-based methods is that the samples must be filtered before analysis and shear degradation of large macromolecules may be caused by the stationary phase and/or the column frits. Finally, the separation of very polar polymers may be a challenge because such polymers interact very strongly with the stationary phase, causing irreversible adsorption or other negative effects. This article reviews the latest developments in field-flow fractionation of complex polymers. It is demonstrated that some of the limitations of column-based chromatography can be overcome by FFF. When appropriate, results from column-based fractionations are compared with those from FFF fractionations to highlight the specific merits and challenges of each method. In addition to the fractionations themselves, various detector setups are discussed to show that different polymer distributions require different experimental procedures. Examples are given of the analysis of molar mass distribution, chemical composition, and microstructure. Advanced detector combinations are discussed, most prominently the very recently developed coupling to ¹H NMR. Finally, analysis of polymer nanocomposites by asymmetric flow field-flow fractionation (AF4)–FTIR is presented.

Combination of asymmetric flow field-flow fractionation (AF4) and total-reflexion X-ray fluorescence analysis (TXRF) for determination of heavy metals associated with colloidal humic substances

To assess the structural variability of colloidal humic substances and the associated heavy metals an off-line coupling of asymmetric flow field-flow fractionation (AF⁴) with total-reflection X-ray fluorescence analysis (TXRF) is presented. AF⁴ allows a rather gentle separation of colloids with a minimum of interference and artifacts as no shear forces, drying, or interactions with a stationary phase are involved. After a calibration with suitable polymer particles of known molecular weight, the molecular weight distribution of colloidal humic substances between 1 and 10³ kDa can be assessed with AF⁴. The combination with TXRF permits a simultaneous multielement analysis after preconcentration of samples on the AF⁴ channel using an optimized buffer. The analysis of seepage and sewage water sample and a sewage sludge sample yielded continuous distributions of the molecular weight and the associated heavy metals. The potential of AF⁴-TXRF coupling for the study of metal ion exchange equilibria with colloids was demonstrated by spiking seepage water with various heavy metals and subsequent AF⁴-TXRF analysis of the heavy metals bound to the colloidal fraction (Cu, Cr, Zn, Ni, Co).     

Concentration and characterization of dilute colloidal samples by potential-barrier field-flow fractionation

Summary Potential-barrier field-flow fractionation, which is a combination of potential-barrier chromatography and sedimentation field-flow fractionation, is shown to be a convenient and accurate method for the concentration and analysis (separation and characterization) ofdilute colloidal samples. Two sizes (0.158 and 0.271 μm) of haematite (α-Fe₂O₃) monodisperse colloidal samples diluted in volumes of up to 20 cm³ are used as model colloids. The particle diameters found by the present concentration procedure under various experimental conditions are in good agreement with those determined by conventional sedimentation field-flow fractionation, in which a small concentrated sample volume was injected directly into the column.     

Standardless method for quantitative particle-size distribution studies by gravitational field-flow fractionation. Application to silica particles

Summary Gravitational field-flow fractionation is a separative analytical technique which has already proved suitable for quantitative particle-size distribution analysis. One of the most attractive aspects of the technique is that it can allow for direct conversion of fractograms into size distributions of the samples, although retention exhibits substantial dependence on flow rate, compared to other field-flow fractionation methods. It is shown here that conversion of fractograms into quantitative, size-distribution profiles of micron-sized silica particles is possible through gravitational field-flow fractionation in standardless mode. Standardless means that the conversion of fractograms is performed by single-run analysis because all the parameters necessary for the calculations can be obtained, from sample specifications and previous instrumental calibration, by means of semiempirical models. Work partially presented at FFF’98-7^th International Symposium on Field-Flow Fractionation, Salt Lake City, Utah (USA), February 8–11, 1998     

Thermal diffusion and molecular weight calibration of poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate)s by thermal field-flow fractionation

Copolymer characterization is accomplished with respect to measurement of thermal diffusion coefficient (D_T) and molecular weight determination by thermal field-flow fractionation. The examined copolymers are the eight poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate)s [P(E-V)] having different compositions of vinyl acetate ranging from 25 to 70% and the molecular weight from 110,000 to 285,000, and three polyvinyl acetate standards as component homopolymer. The carrier solvents are tetrahydrofuran, toluene, and chlorobenzene which have different viscosities and thermal conductivities. Measured D_T values vary from 1.36 × 10^?8 to 5.97 × 10_?8 cm²/(s . K) which are dependent on the composition of copolymers and types of carriers. These values increase linearly with the increase of weight percent of vinyl acetate. It is possible to estimate D_T values of polyethylene from the extrapolated intercept in the plots of D_T vs. vinyl acetate wt % of copolymer. Tetrahydrofuran is found to be the appropriate carrier solvent for the separation of P(E-V) copolymers since D_T varies greatly with the increase of wt % in THF. Attempts are made to correlate the measured retention data with molecular sizes of copolymers for the construction of the molecular weight calibration curve. Good correlations (r² ≥ 0.931) are found in which D/D_T values of polymers vary inversely with the product of hydrodynamic volume by weight ratio of vinyl acetate. Based on this relationship, the unknown molecular weight of copolymer sample can be determined from component homopolymers for which standards are readily available. © 1995 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.     

Study of temperature dependence of thermal diffusion in polystyrene/ethylbenzene by thermal field-flow fractionation

Using a special thermal field-flow fractionation apparatus capable of working over a broad temperature range, we have observed that retention in the polystyrene/ethylbenzene system decreases substantially as the cold wall temperature increases from 360 to 424 K. Polymers of four different molecular weights ranging from 20,000 to 160,000 were used to verify this conclusion. Based on our earlier work showing that thermal diffusion parameters could be calculated from retention data, we have used the present measurements along with earlier values to generate a compilation of thermal diffusion data over the temperature range from 270 to 424 K. These results are used to develop empirical expressions for the thermal diffusion factor and the thermal diffusion coefficient for polystyrene in ethylbenzene as a function of temperature and molecular weight. It is shown that these results have potential usefulness both in terms of the new physicochemical data obtained and in terms of the guidelines they provide for choosing experimental conditions for thermal field-flow fractionation experiments.     

Coupling gravitational and flow field-flow fractionation, and size-distribution analysis of whole yeast cells

This work continues the project on field-flow fractionation characterisation of whole wine-making yeast cells reported in previous papers. When yeast cells are fractionated by gravitational field-flow fractionation and cell sizing of the collected fractions is achieved by the electrosensing zone technique (Coulter counter), it is shown that yeast cell retention depends on differences between physical indexes of yeast cells other than size. Scanning electron microscopy on collected fractions actually shows co-elution of yeast cells of different size and shape. Otherwise, the observed agreement between the particle size distribution analysis obtained by means of the Coulter counter and by flow field-flow fractionation, which employs a second mobile phase flow as applied field instead of Earths gravity, indicates that yeast cell density can play a major role in the gravitational field-flow fractionation retention mechanism of yeast cells, in which flow field-flow fractionation retention is independent of particle density. Flow field-flow fractionation is then coupled off-line to gravitational field-flow fractionation for more accurate characterisation of the doubly-fractionated cells. Coupling gravitational and flow field-flow fractionation eventually furnishes more information on the multipolydispersity indexes of yeast cells, in particular on their shape and density polydispersity.     

Carboxymethylation of corn starch and characterization using asymmetrical flow field-flow fractionation coupled with multiangle light scattering

Asymmetrical flow field-flow fractionation (AsFlFFF) was coupled online with multiangle light scattering (MALS) to study the changes in the molecular weight and the size distribution of the corn starch during carboxymethylation. A corn starch was derivatized with sodium chloroacetate in alcoholic medium under alkaline condition to produce carboxymethyl starches (CMS) having various degrees of substitution (DS). The change in thermal characteristics and granule structure of the native corn starch and CMS were compared using Thermogravimetric analysis and scanning electron microscope. The ionic strength of the carrier liquid (water with 0.02% NaN₃) was optimized by adding 50 mM NaNO₃ to minimize the interactions among the starch molecules and between the starch molecules and the AsFlFFF membrane. A field-programmed AsFlFFF allowed determination of the molecular weight distribution (MWD) of starches within about 25 min. It was found that carboxymethylation of starch results in reduction in the molecular weight due to molecular degradation by the alkaline treatment. The weight-average molecular weight (M_w) was reduced down to about 4.4 × 10⁵ from about 7.2 × 10⁶ when DS was 0.14. It seems AsFlFFF coupled with MALS (AsFlFFF/MALS) is a useful tool for monitoring the changes taking place in the molecular weight and the size of starch during derivatization.     

Characterization of sodium hyaluronate blends using frit inlet asymmetrical flow field-flow fractionation and multiangle light scattering

We characterized ultrahigh molecular weight sodium hyaluronate (NaHA) and blended pharmaceutical products containing NaHA using flow field-flow fractionation and multiangle light scattering–differential refractive index (FlFFF-MALS-DRI). NaHA is a water-soluble polysaccharide with a range of molecular weights (MW; 10⁵~10⁸ Da) that is found in body fluids and tissues. NaHA is also used commercially in pharmaceutical and cosmetic applications. We used a frit inlet asymmetrical FlFFF channel to separate aqueous polymers according to their hydrodynamic size, and we used on-line measurements of light scattering to obtain the MW distribution (MWD) as well as structural information about NaHA in aqueous solution. In this study, we investigated NaHA and anti-adhesive blend mixtures of NaHA (a commercial NaHA blend mixture containing sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and a new blend with hydroxyethyl starch (HES)) to determine the molecular weight distribution MWD of NaHA and the blend mixtures and to obtain structural information about these compounds in aqueous solution. We also examined the characteristics of NaHA–HES–polylactic-co-glycolic acid film products exposed to gamma radiation for sterilization purposes.     

Thermal field-flow fractionation and multiangle light scattering of polyvinyl acetate with broad polydispersity and ultrahigh molecular weight microgel components

The challenging task of characterizing polydisperse polymer mixtures possessing ultrahigh molecular weight (MW) polymers and microgels in organic solvents is addressed with thermal field-flow fractionation (ThFFF) and multiangle light scattering-differential refractive index (MALS-dRI) detection. In initial experiments, a 350,000 g/mol poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) standard is used to evaluate the effects of temperature gradient and temperature gradient programming on the measurements. dRI baseline fluctuations caused by temperature programming were minimized by using a mobile phase heater to thermostat connecting tubing. ThFFF–MALS-dRI is then used to separate and characterize a complex polyvinyl acetate (PVAc) sample containing ultrahigh MW polymers and microgels. The open channel design employed by ThFFF allowed the PVAc sample to be analyzed with minimal sample preparation. Unfiltered PVAc sample showed components with MWs close to 10⁹ g/mol and root mean square radius r_rms values approaching 400 nm. The same sample, filtered through a 0.5 μm pore-size membrane, yielded a MW that was at least one order of magnitude lower. These results demonstrated that the common practice of prefiltering polymer samples prior to analysis can lead to erroneously low average MWs and polydispersities. The accuracy of MW and r_rms calculated using standard light scattering equations developed for small scattering molecules and relatively high wavelengths is also examined.