Polymeric fiber rods for separation applications
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1. A separation element for use in a chromatographic analysis system for the separation of a mixture using a stationary phase and a mobile phase, the separation element comprising:
- a fluid transmissive fiber rod comprisinga plurality of bundled entangled fibers configured to provide a tortuous path that promotes uniform flow through which a mobile phase may flow as part of a separation process, the plurality of fibers providing a stationary phase for the separation process andan impermeable thermoplastic sleeve surrounding, confining and being adhered to the plurality of bundled entangled fibers, wherein the plurality of bundled fibers and impermeable thermoplastic sleeve are integrally manufactured.
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A separation element is provided for use in a chromatographic analysis system for the separation of a mixture using a stationary phase and a mobile phase. The separation element comprises a fluid transmissive fiber rod comprising a plurality of fibers entangled to provide a tortuous path through which a mobile phase may flow as part of a separation process. The plurality of fibers provides a stationary phase for the separation process.
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1. A separation element for use in a chromatographic analysis system for the separation of a mixture using a stationary phase and a mobile phase, the separation element comprising:
a fluid transmissive fiber rod comprising a plurality of bundled entangled fibers configured to provide a tortuous path that promotes uniform flow through which a mobile phase may flow as part of a separation process, the plurality of fibers providing a stationary phase for the separation process and an impermeable thermoplastic sleeve surrounding, confining and being adhered to the plurality of bundled entangled fibers, wherein the plurality of bundled fibers and impermeable thermoplastic sleeve are integrally manufactured. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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