Abstract:
A method for high throughput mechanical property testing of materials libraries using capacitance. The method monitors the responses of a plurality of samples on a substrate to a force induced by a capacitor.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for measurement of mass of small sample sizes. The method and apparatus is particularly adapted for providing microbalance measurement of solid materials as part of a combinatorial research program. The method and apparatus contemplate monitoring the response of a resonator holding a sample and correlating the response with mass change in the samples.
Abstract:
A method for high throughput mechanical property and bulge testing of materials libraries. A plurality of samples on a substrate are monitored for their response to a force from a fluid.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to the field of research for drug formulations. More particularly, this invention is directed toward an apparatus and method of performing parallel synthesis and screening of multiple drug compositions for stability and compatibility when exposed to various conditions over time, including various environmental and/or chemical conditions. In one aspect, the invention includes a method of testing for effects of a condition on a drug sample. The method includes providing an array of drug samples, simultaneously exposing a first plurality of the drug samples in the array to a first controlled condition for a period of time within an exposure period, and evaluating a plurality of the exposed drug samples at a first time and a second time using a non-destructive test in order to determine whether the condition has an affect on one or more of the drug samples over time. At least a portion of the exposure period between said first and second time, and the non-destructive test is the same each time.
Abstract:
The present invention provides instruments and methods for screening combinatorial libraries that addresses many of the problems encountered when using conventional instruments. For example, the disclosed instruments can measure mechanical properties of library members in rapid serial or parallel test format, and can perform tests on small amounts of material, which are easily prepared or dispensed using art-disclosed liquid or solid handling techniques. Compared to conventional instruments, the disclosed instruments afford faster sample loading and unloading, for example, through the use of disposable libraries of material samples.
Abstract:
A rapid throughput method for the preparation, analysis or both of libraries of material samples is provided. According to the method, a plurality of samples is provided. Providing the plurality of samples can include a variety of sample formation techniques including, but not limited to, extruding, milling, compression preparation, rotary mixing, microcentrifugation, molding and casting. Preferably, the samples are solidified into a near net shape configuration appropriate for testing of properties or characteristics of the samples.
Abstract:
A method for high throughput characterization of samples is disclosed. According to the method, a library of samples is exposed to one or more electric fields to determine properties of the samples.
Abstract:
A method for characterization of a solid material sample, including the steps of providing a liquid medium for delivering a solid material sample to a porous substrate. Solid sample is separated from the liquid medium by filtering through the porous substrate. Analysis such as x-ray analysis of the solid sample is conducted while the sample resides on the porous substrate.
Abstract:
A method for high throughput mechanical property testing of materials libraries using a piezoelectric. A plurality of samples on a substrate are monitored for their response to a force applied piezoelectrically.
Abstract:
A method for high throughput mechanical property testing of materials libraries using capacitance. The method monitors the responses of a plurality of samples on a substrate to a force induced by a capacitor.