Application areas

Polar RR resins are highly cross-linked and display a cooperation of hydrophobic and hydrophilic surface functional groups. Several different polar co-functionalities are available that allow for screening of selectivity and binding of the target compound. Both selective retention and fractionation can be envisaged.

Their mesoporous porosity is optimal for typical organic molecules and the resins predominantly exclude most larger molecules. Its unique polymeric structure allows effective binding of various types of molecules in different types of solutions. Unlike other conventional resins, they retain their accessible surface also in non-aqueous liquids such as supercritical carbon dioxide, organic solvents, or different types of oils (natural food oils, essential oils, etc) where conventional resins with their lower rigidity may collapse or fail to perform otherwise.

They can be used in batch and suspension mode, but also in flow-through mode in a column. The large particles are optimal for preparative applications and sediment quickly in suspensions.

Examples of potential application in oils / hydrophobic liquids:

• Removal of unwanted contaminants
• Retrieval of valuable compounds
• Fractionation of complex mixtures
• Solid Phase Extraction after Liquid-Liquid Extraction
• Work-up / Clean-up of organic synthetic reactions