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3D printed micrometer-scale polymer mounts for single crystal analysis
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posted on 2023-05-19, 04:35 authored by Macdonald, NP, Bunton, GL, Park, AY, Michael BreadmoreMichael Breadmore, Nathan KilahNathan Kilah3D printed micrometer-scale polymer mounts for single crystal analysis have been prepared by photopolymerization using digital light projection stereolithography (DLP-SLA), with a commercially available digital light projection stereolithography printer (US$4000) and 3DM-ABS resin (US$150 per liter). The polymer mounts were prepared in batches of 49 in 1 h 15 min, which allowed for rapid prototyping and testing of new crystal mounting designs, with a resin cost of 0.2¢ US per mount. The suitability of the 3D printed mounts for single crystal crystallography has been demonstrated through their use in Cu Kα X-ray diffraction experiments of Rochelle salt (sodium potassium tartrate), the protein lysozyme, and has been employed for routine crystallographic analysis of organic and inorganic materials.
Funding
Australian Research Council
History
Publication title
Analytical ChemistryVolume
89Issue
8Pagination
4405-4408ISSN
0003-2700Department/School
School of Natural SciencesPublisher
Amer Chemical SocPlace of publication
1155 16Th St, Nw, Washington, USA, Dc, 20036Rights statement
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