Modification and characterization of polystyrene-based magnetic microspheres and comparison with albumin-based magnetic microspheres

Jhunu Chatterjee, Yousef Haik, Ching Jen Chen

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Abstract

Polystyrene- and albumin-based magnetic microspheres for red blood cell separation were modified and characterized by scanning electron and atomic force microscopy. Albumin microspheres show higher coupling efficiency with the protein, and protein-modified albumin microspheres bind the red blood cells more efficiently than the polystyrene-based microspheres.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)21-29
Number of pages9
JournalJournal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials
Volume225
Issue number1-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • AFM
  • Albumin microspheres
  • Atomic force microscopy
  • Covalent coupling
  • Erythrocyte
  • Human serum albumin
  • Lectin
  • Maghemite
  • Magnetic microspheres
  • Polystyrene microspheres
  • Protein assay
  • SEM
  • Scanning electron microscopy

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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