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Spherical accuracy and narrow particle size distribution are realized
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| The product and/or technology on this web page is under development. Commercialization is yet to be determined. |
| Maxell’s ceramic beads for biological applications have been developed using small-particle processing technology that was developed in tandem with Maxell’s tape products. Maxell’s ceramic beads have many attractive features, including spherical accuracy, narrow particle size distribution, high specific gravity, chemically stable properties and a wide range of particle sizes up to approximately 1 mm. Let Maxell’s nanotechnologies support you in the field of biochemical research and development. |
Ceramic / high specific gravity
- Chemically stable ceramic beads have high specific gravities, such as from 5 to 6g/cm3, and therefore can be easily settled, moved and arranged using gravity.
Spherical accuracy and narrow particle size distribution
- Maxell’s ceramic beads are characterized by their spherical accuracy and narrow particle size distribution.
- Maxell’s standard size ceramic beads are 20µm and 1 mm.
Excellent surface binding capacity
- Maxell’s special surface treatment of its ceramic beads increases the number of surface binding points. As a result, binding of and reaction with target materials have been improved.
- The ceramic beads can be coated with avidin to enable binding of antibodies and nucleic acid. More than 1010 biotinylated oligo DNA per mm2 can be binded assuming that the bead surface is smooth. Please contact us to find out about other functional group coatings.
Suitable for a range of applications
- By adhering DNA, antibodies, etc, to the surface of the beads, various biochemicals can be collected specifically.
- Maxell’s ceramic beads have large particle size, thereby allowing for multi-sample, multi-analysis detection such as bead array or massively parallel processing.
- Because of their high specific gravity compared with resin beads, ceramic beads can be settled, moved and agitated using only gravity. The ceramic beads can be aligned in small wells, which can be moved without the use of a pump, thereby enabling a variety of applications such as use in microchips.
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| An example of bead application for a DNA chip |
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- Bio research and development
- In vitro diagnostics, food inspection, environmental evaluation, etc.
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Numerical values described herein are examples of measured values and are not necessarily correct.
All features and specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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