Mechanisms and modelling of gels for protein separation

Dallaspore与悉尼大学合作，研究改进用于分离和表征蛋白质的聚合物凝胶所需的基础科学。这些凝胶具有许多应用：例如蛋白质组学和诊断学。目前，在这些凝胶的合成中对聚合物微观结构的控制是通过试错法。该项目将创建一个精确的过程模型，以便可以预测孔径。这涉及悉尼大学小组开发的实验和理论方法的新工作。其结果将是定性和定量的理解，随后可用于定制新应用的凝胶。

Gradipore approached Sydney University to collaborate on fundamental science needed to improve polymer gels for separation and characterization of proteins. These gels have many applications: e.g. proteomics and diagnostics. Presently, control of polymer microstructure in the synthesis of these gels is by trial and error. This project will create an accurate model of the process so pore size can be predicted. This involves novel work in experimental and theoretical methods developed by the Sydney University group. The result will be qualitative and quantitative understanding which can be subsequently used to tailor-make gels for new applications.