NASA NTRS · 19890000069
Polymer Coatings Reduce Electro-osmosis
Abstract
Poly(ethylene glycol) film controls electrostatic potential. Electro-osmosis in quartz or glass chambers reduced or reversed by coating inside surface of chambers with monomacromolecular layers of poly(ethylene glycol). Stable over long times. Electrostatic potential across surface of untreated glass or plastic chamber used in electro-phoresis is negative and attracts cations in aqueous electrolyte. Cations solvated, entrains flow of electrolyte migrating toward cathode. Electro-osmotic flow interferes with desired electrophoresis of particles suspended in electrolyte. Polymer coats nontoxic, transparent, and neutral, advantageous for use in electrophoresis.
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Herren, Blair J., Snyder, Robert, Shafer, Steven G., Harris, J. Milton, Van Alstine, James M.. 1989-02-01. Polymer Coatings Reduce Electro-osmosis. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19890000069
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