Unraveling the Intricacies of Size Exclusion Chromatography – Strength and Limitations

Gel permeation chromatography (GPC), also known as size exclusion chromatography (SEC), is a powerful analytical technique for macromolecule-related research and applications. GPC/SEC plays a pivotal role in the chemical industry, offering insights into the molecular weight distribution of polymers.

In this webinar, our expert speakers will outline basic theory and the principle of method development, and will provide a practical guide on column selection. Furthermore, the presentation will also discuss the limitations of GPC/SEC and the factors contributing to abnormal size exclusion behaviors using real industrial application examples.

Join us as we navigate the world of GPC/SEC, shedding light on its principles, practices, and its indispensable role in polymer research in industry.

Key learning objectives

• Learn about basic theory of GPC/SEC
• Explore the principle of GPC method development
• Discover GPC/SEC column selection
• Consider the limitations of GPC/SEC

Who should attend?

• Polymer scientists
• Food scientists
• Environmental scientists
• Pharma/biopharma researchers
• Principle investigators
• Laboratory managers and technicians/technologists

View other webinars in this series here:

• Part 2: Detection in Gel Permeation Chromatography /Size Exclusion Chromatography

• Part 3: Characterization of Macromolecules by SEC-Light Scattering

• Part 4: Concepts, Challenges and Applications for 2D-LC of Polymers

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Presenter: Adrian Williams (Product Marketing, GPC/SEC Consumables, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)

Adrian Williams holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Applied Chemistry from Wolverhampton University, UK. He currently works in Product Marketing for GPC/SEC consumables at Agilent Technologies. Prior to this, he worked at Polymer Standards Service (PSS) GmbH in Mainz, Germany (now a part of Agilent Technologies) for 12 years. He also worked at Polymer Laboratories Ltd. (later Varian and Agilent Technologies) for 28 years, specializing in polymer characterization using GPC/SEC.

Presenter: Dr. Wei Gao (R&D/TS&D Fellow, Dow Inc.)

Dr. Wei Gao is an R&D/TS&D Fellow at the Dow Chemical Company. She received her PhD in Polymer Chemistry and Physics from Peking University. Her research interests are polymer and particle characterization, the synthesis-structure-property relationship of polymeric and colloidal systems, and sustainable polymers. She has organized multiple symposia at ACS national meetings and co-edited an ACS Symposium series book. Wei has 50+ peer review publications and 13 granted patents with Dow.

Presenter: Jemima Arnold (Editorial Assistant, SelectScience)

Jemima studied Cellular and Molecular Medicine at the University of Bristol, UK, and as a member of the Editorial team, she now plays an integral role in shaping the content on SelectScience.