Magnetic hydrogel particles and methods of use
AssigneeThe Regents of the University of California
InventorsBrian PAEGEL, Valerie CAVETT
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Abstract
The present invention relates to particles comprising a magnetic core coated in a polymeric gel, methods of making such particles, and methods of using such particles, for example to support both chemical and biological synthesis.
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A composition comprising a particle comprising a magnetic core coated in a polymer gel.
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A method of producing a composition comprising a particle comprising a magnetic core encapsulated in a polymer gel,
- comprising emulsifying an aqueous solution comprising monomers and magnetic beads with a solution comprising a polymerization initiator to cause polymerization of the monomer and thereby producing a composition comprising a magnetic core encapsulated in the polymer gel.
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A kit comprising a composition comprising aqueous solution comprising magnetic beads and acrylamide and a composition comprising an oil solution comprising a polymerization initiator.
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