Thin layer chromatography plates and related methods

US9283541B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY · US

Inventors

• Matthew R. Linford · Orem, US
• Robert C. Davis · Greenfield, US
• Richard Vanfleet · Provo, US
• David Scott Jensen · Provo, US
• Li Yang · Richland, US
• Jun Song · Clifton Park, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Feb 25, 2011
• Grant date: Mar 15, 2016
• Expiry date: Feb 25, 2031

Classification

• Technology area (CPC G): Physics
• CPC primary: G01N30/93
• WIPO field: Measurement
• WIPO sector: Instruments

Abstract

In an embodiment, a method for manufacturing a thin layer chromatography (“TLC”) plate is disclosed. The method includes forming a layer of elongated nanostructures (e.g., carbon nanotubes), and at least partially coating the elongated nanostructures with a coating. The coating includes a stationary phase and/or precursor of a stationary phase for use in chromatography. The stationary phase may be functionalized with hydroxyl groups by exposure to acidified water vapor or immersion in a concentrated acid bath (e.g., HCl and methanol). At least a portion of the elongated nanostructures may be removed after being coated. Embodiments for TLC plates and related methods are also disclosed.