Monolithic Supports (monolithic + support)

Distribution by Scientific Domains


Selected Abstracts


Heterogenization of a Modified Grubbs,Hoveyda Catalyst on a ROMP-Derived Monolithic Support

MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS, Issue 15 2003
Jens O. Krause
Abstract A ring-opening metathesis polymerization- (ROMP-) based monolith was synthesized using a Grubbs' first generation catalyst. The living termini were used for surface grafting of norborn-5-ene-2-ylmethyl hexafluoroglutarate. The free carboxylic acid groups of the graft polymer were converted into the corresponding silver salt and reacted with the Grubbs,Hoveyda catalyst [RuCl2(CH(2- iPrO)C6H4)(IMesH2)] (IMesH2,=,1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-4,5-dihydroimidazol-2-ylidene) to yield a stable heterogeneous version of this catalyst for use in ring-closing metathesis (RCM) under continuous flow conditions. The monolith-supported Grubbs,Hoveyda catalyst. [source]


Monolithic poly(1,2-bis(p -vinylphenyl)ethane) capillary columns for simultaneous separation of low- and high-molecular-weight compounds

JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE, JSS, Issue 15-16 2009
Andreas Greiderer
Abstract Monolithic poly(1,2-bis(p -vinylphenyl)ethane (BVPE)) capillary columns were prepared by thermally initiated free radical polymerisation of 1,2-bis(p -vinylphenyl)ethane in the presence of inert diluents (porogens) and ,,,,-azoisobutyronitrile (AIBN) as initiator. Polymerisations were accomplished in 200 ,m ID fused silica capillaries at 65°C and for 60 min. Mercury intrusion porosimetry measurements of the polymeric RP support showed a broad bimodal pore-size-distribution of mesopores and small macropores in the range of 5,400 nm and flow-channels in the ,m range. N2 -adsorption (BET) analysis resulted in a tremendous enhancement of surface area (101 m2/g) of BVPE stationary phases compared to typical organic monoliths (,20 m2/g), indicating the presence of a considerable amount of mesopores. Consequently, the adequate proportion of both meso- and (small) macropores allowed the rapid and high-resolution separation of low-molecular-weight compounds as well as biomolecules on the same monolithic support. At the same time, the high fraction of flow-channels provided enhanced column permeability. The chromatographic performance of poly(1,2-bis(p -vinylphenyl)ethane) capillary columns for the separation of biomolecules (proteins, oligonucleotides) and small molecules (alkyl benzenes, phenols, phenons) are demonstrated in this article. Additionally, pressure drop versus flow rate measurements of novel poly(1,2-bis(p -vinylphenyl)ethane) capillary columns confirmed high mechanical robustness, low swelling in organic solvents and high permeability. Due to the simplicity of monolith fabrication, comprehensive studies of the retention and separation behaviour of monolithic BVPE columns resulted in high run-to-run and batch-to-batch reproducibilities. All these attributes prove the excellent applicability of monolithic poly(1,2-bis(p -vinylphenyl)ethane) capillary columns for ,-HPLC towards a huge range of analytes of different chemistries and molecular sizes. [source]


Novel Metathesis Catalysts Based on Ruthenium 1,3-Dimesityl-3,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidin-2-ylidenes: Synthesis, Structure, Immobilization, and Catalytic Activity

CHEMISTRY - A EUROPEAN JOURNAL, Issue 22 2004
Liangru Yang Dr.
Abstract The synthesis of novel ruthenium-based metathesis catalysts containing the saturated 1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidin-2-ylidene ligand, that is, [RuCl2(NHC){CH-2-(2-PrO)-5-NO2 -C6H3}] (1) and [Ru(CF3COO)2(NHC){CH-2-(2-PrO)-5-NO2 -C6H3}] (2) (NHC=1,3-bis(2,4,6-trimethylphenyl)-3,4,5,6-tetrahydropyrimidin-2-ylidene) is described. Both catalysts are highly active in ring-closing metathesis (RCM) and ring-opening cross-metathesis (ROCM). Compound 1 shows moderate activity in enyne metathesis. Compound 2 is not applicable to enyne metathesis since it shows high activity in the cyclopolymerization of diethyl dipropargylmalonate (DEDPM). Poly(DEDPM) prepared by the action of 2 consists of 95,% five-membered rings, that is, poly(cyclopent-1-enevinylene)s, and 5,% of six-membered rings, that is, poly(cyclohex-1-ene-3-methylidene)s. The polymerization proceeds in a nonliving manner and results in polyenes with broad polydispersities (1.9,PDI,2.3). Supported analogues of 2 were prepared by immobilization on hydroxymethyl-Merrifield resin and a monolithic support derived from ring-opening-metathesis polymerization (ROMP). Catalyst loadings of 1 and 2.5,%, respectively, were obtained. Both supported versions of 2 showed excellent reactivity. With 0.24,2,% of the supported catalysts, yields in RCM and ROCM were in the range of 76,100,%. Leaching of ruthenium was low and resulted in Ru contaminations of the products of less than 0.000014,% (0.14 ppm). [source]


Bioaffinity chromatography on monolithic supports

JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE, JSS, Issue 3 2010
Kishore K. R. Tetala
Abstract Affinity chromatography on monolithic supports is a powerful analytical chemical platform because it allows for fast analyses, small sample volumes, strong enrichment of trace biomarkers and applications in microchips. In this review, the recent research using monolithic materials in the field of bioaffinity chromatography (including immunochromatography) is summarized and discussed. After giving an introduction into affinity chromatography, information on different biomolecules (antibodies, enzymes, lectins, aptamers) that can act as ligands in bioaffinity chromatography is presented. Subsequently, the history of monoliths, their advantages, preparation and formats (disks, capillaries and microchips) as well as ligand immobilization techniques are mentioned. Finally, analytical and preparative applications of bioaffinity chromatography on monoliths are presented. During the last four years 37 papers appeared. Protein A and G are still most often used as ligands for the enrichment of immunoglobulins. Antibodies and lectins remain popular for the analysis of mainly smaller molecules and saccharides, respectively. The highly porous cryogels modified with ligands are applied for the sorting of different cells or bacteria. New is the application of aptamers and phages as ligands on monoliths. Convective interaction media (epoxy CIM disks) are currently the most used format in monolithic bioaffinity chromatography. [source]


Highly cross-linked polymeric capillary monoliths for the separation of low, medium, and high molecular weight analytes

JOURNAL OF SEPARATION SCIENCE, JSS, Issue 15-16 2009
Said H. Lubbad
Abstract Highly rigid capillary monoliths with low swelling propensity were prepared within the confines of 200 ,m ID fused silica capillaries via thermally induced free radical polymerization of tetrakis(4-vinylbenzyl)silane (TVBS) in the presence of 1-dodecanol and toluene. ,,,,-Azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) was used as initiator. The resulting monoliths were optimized for the separation of low, medium, and high molecular weight analytes. The microstructure and porosity of the monoliths prepared were studied by SEM and inverse size-exclusion chromatography (ISEC). The porosity of the monolithic supports was tuned by varying the amount of initiator (i. e. AIBN) between 0.5 and 2 wt%. All monoliths were tested for a series of low molecular weight compounds including alkylbenzenes, amines, carboxylic acids, phenols, carbonyl compounds, and ,-blockers, as well as for the separation of medium molecular weight analytes such as peptides and high-molecular weight analytes such as proteins. Due to the microporous structure, the novel monoliths displayed high efficiency and performance particularly in the separation of low molecular weight analytes. Relevant chromatographic parameters including permeability, swelling propensity, and height equivalents to theoretical plates were determined. [source]