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==Preparation of Microspheres==
==Preparation of Microspheres==
 
*The general protocol for microsphere preparation described on [[User:Moira_M._Esson/Notebook/CHEM-581/2013/02/20|2013/02/20]] and [[User:Moira_M._Esson/Notebook/CHEM-581/2013/02/22|2013/02/22]].
*The following preparations were run on a 0.05g scale as opposed to a 0.1g scale in case the 0.1g scale forms hydrogels. A comparison of the microspheres prepared on a different gram scale will be made. 
*A very small amount of PVA/clay was added to each vial and the vial was filled with safflower oil prior to the rapid freezing in order to achieve a true emulsion of microspheres in the organic safflower oil. This may prevent the formation of hydrogels.
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Objectives

  1. Finish last cycle of rapid freezing and subsequent thawing of the microspheres prepared on 2013/03/20
  2. Preparation of microspheres using PVA MW 130,000
  3. Run two-hour diffusion testing of microspheres with dye added.

Diffusion Testing

  • Diffusion testing was not able to be run. The caps were left on the microsphere samples and the water from the samples had not evaporated. The caps were removed from the samples. Diffusion testing will be completed next class.


Preparation of Microspheres

  • The general protocol for microsphere preparation described on 2013/02/20 and 2013/02/22.
  • The following preparations were run on a 0.05g scale as opposed to a 0.1g scale in case the 0.1g scale forms hydrogels. A comparison of the microspheres prepared on a different gram scale will be made.
  • A very small amount of PVA/clay was added to each vial and the vial was filled with safflower oil prior to the rapid freezing in order to achieve a true emulsion of microspheres in the organic safflower oil. This may prevent the formation of hydrogels.




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