Acquisition of a Capillary Electrophoresis System for Enhancing Research and Education at Claflin University

在主要研究仪器(MRI)收购计划的支持下，克拉夫林大学化学系将获得毛细管电泳仪系统。该仪器将用于化学系发起的手性分离研究计划。这项研究将研究光学活性化合物的外消旋混合物的分离，如多氯联苯、环糊精和氨基酸基手性表面活性剂。毛细管电泳法是一种快速、高效地分离化学混合物的技术。在电场的驱动下，少量的混合物通过一条窄管。通过这种自动化的、使用少量溶剂的方法可以获得高纯度的材料。CE系统将用于化学、生物、生物化学、环境科学和物理科学课程的本科生的研究、研究培训和实验室课程工作。

With support from the Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Acquisition Program, the Department of Chemistry at Claflin University will acquire a capillary electrophoresis system. The instrument will be used in a chiral separation research program initiated in the chemistry department. The research will investigate the separation of racemic mixtures of optically active compounds such as polychlorinated biphenyls, cyclodextrins and amino acid based chiral surfactants. Capillary electrophoresis (CE) is a technique for separating chemical mixtures rapidly and efficiently. Small amounts of the mixture are passed through a narrow tube driven by an electric field. Materials can be obtained in high purity by this method that is automated and uses small volumes of solvents. The CE system will be used in research, research training and laboratory course work for undergraduates in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, environmental science and physical science classes.