Gel permeation chromatography is a well-established technique for determining the molecular weight distribution of polymers. It separates the polymer chains based on their hydrodynamic volume and allows differentiation of various polymers quantitatively. The gel permeation chromatography market has witnessed steady growth over the years driven by increasing use of the technique in quality control applications across industries such as automotive, aerospace, electronics, etc. where understanding molecular weight distribution is critical. Researchers have also explored newer applications such as analyzing multi drug delivery systems. The mobile phase acts as lubricant helping elute polymer chains smoothly through porous beads or gels where separation takes place based on size. Advancements in column technology and detectors have made GPC a popular, simple, and reliable method of polymer characterization.
Market Dynamics
The global gel permeation chromatography market is expected to witness steady growth during the forecast period, driven by increasing R&D activities in polymer sciences. Technological advancements leading to the development of columns with improved resolution power as well as multi detection systems are boosting market revenues. Growing applications of GPC across industries such as pharmaceuticals and biotechnology for analyzing drug delivery systems, polymers for medical applications is fueling demand. However, high costs of instrumentation and lack of skilled professionals are expected to restrain the market growth. Adoption of automated samplers and integrated software solutions presents lucrative opportunities. Additionally, widening applications of GPC in the characterization of single use systems and microplastics are expected to present growth opportunities.
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