Based on decades of expertise, CD BioGlyco offers clients comprehensive Chemical Characterization of Polysaccharide-based Biodegradable Materials including elemental analysis. Our advanced characterization technique provides tailored solutions for a wide range of samples and concentrations to quickly and accurately analyze elements such as carbon, sulfur, oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen in polysaccharide-based biodegradable materials.

Elemental Analysis

Elemental analysis is a chemical analysis method for studying the composition of elements in organic compounds and is divided into two types: qualitative and quantitative, which are used to identify the elemental composition of organic compounds and the percentage content of these elements, respectively. For samples of unknown origin, it is necessary to carry out a qualitative analysis and then further understand the elemental and atomic group composition of the sample by quantitative analysis.

In the qualitative analysis, compounds are usually changed to simple compounds or inorganic salts by combustion or sodium fusion methods, which are then combined with other methods for determination. In the quantitative analysis, the specific content of a wide range of elements is analyzed by applying modern techniques such as chromatography and computers. Elemental analysis is an important tool for quality control of a wide range of polysaccharide-based biodegradable materials and is important for verifying and ensuring the required material properties.

Fig.1 Elemental analysis laboratory. (Wikipedia)

Elemental Analysis of Polysaccharide-based Biodegradable Materials at CD BioGlyco

The elements contained in polysaccharide-based materials are primarily carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and some may contain nitrogen, phosphorus, or sulfur. CD BioGlyco offers a variety of CS/ONH analyzers for numerous applications and specifications to perform carbon/hydrogen/sulfur/oxygen/nitrogen analysis of polysaccharide-based biodegradable materials. Our elemental analysis services help to determine if a sample is the desired compound and to confirm the physicochemical properties of the sample. Our services include but are not limited to:

• Determining the structure of unknown compounds
• Determining the structure and purity of synthesized compounds
• Determine the mass of each element or compound present
• Identifying the radioisotopes present in a sample

Our Technologies

• Quantitative analysis
  • Gravimetry
  • Optical atomic spectroscopy, including graphite furnace atomic absorption spectroscopy (GFAAS), inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy (ICP-AES), and flame atomic absorption.
  • Neutron activation analysis (NAA)
• Qualitative analysis
  • Mass spectrometric atomic spectroscopy, such as ICP mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).
  • Other spectroscopy, such as particle-induced X-ray emission, X-ray fluorescence, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.
  • Chemical methods, such as the Schöniger oxidation and sodium fusion test.
  
  The choice of analytical technique depends on:
  
• What is known about the sample?
• What needs to be quantified (major elements, minor elements, compounds, or molecular composition)?

We provide the most appropriate analysis technology for Characterization of Polysaccharide-based Biodegradable Materials according to the specific needs of our clients.

CD BioGlyco is one of the world's leading providers of elemental analysis services. Equipped with state-of-the-art elemental analyzers and a first-class team of skilled professionals, we provide our clients with innovative solutions for the rapid and accurate analysis of Carbohydrate-based Biodegradable Materials. Thousands of satisfied clients worldwide have proven the quality and reliability of our scientific services. If you are interested in our elemental analysis, please feel free to contact us for more details.