Details of Grant 

EPSRC Reference:	GR/M30227/01
Title:	JREI POLYMER AND PARTICLE CHARACTERISATION BY FIELD FLOW FRACTIONATION
Principal Investigator:	Bartle, Professor K
Other Investigators:	English, Dr R Guthrie, Professor J Johnson, Professor AF
Researcher Co-Investigators:
Project Partners:	Optokem Instruments Ltd Pre Nexus Migration Scott Bader Company Ltd
Department:	Sch of Chemistry
Organisation:	University of Leeds
Scheme:	JREI
Starts:	01 February 1999	Ends:	31 October 2002	Value (£):	125,386
EPSRC Research Topic Classifications:	Instrumentation Eng. & Dev.
EPSRC Industrial Sector Classifications:	Manufacturing Chemicals
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Each of the applicants has found that their existing and extensive analytical facilities exhibit some drawbacks with respect the absolute determination of molecular weight or particle size, particularly when working with complex macromolecular or colloidal systems. Field flow fractionation (FFF) methods are capable of addressing many of these concerns. Secondly, the synergistic benefits to be obtained by pooling the previous experience of the applicants, who have not previously worked together, has been recognised for the development, use and exploitation of FFF methods within the University of Leeds. Thirdly, FFF methods are relatively unknown or little used by industry and there is considerable scope for interaction to mutual benefit. This situation is not the case in the USA, where the utilisation of FFF methods has been more widespread. FFF methods have a role to play in the analysis of most polymers, copolymers, suspensions, emulsions, colloids and partially gelled systems and are well suited for use in the food, paints, cosmetics, inks and other industries. A case is made for developing novel, coupled FFF methods, for the use of FFF in support of future and existing research programmes and to increase competitiveness through the establishment of a UK FFF Industrial User Group.Start date: 1.1.1998 Period: 3 Years
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