Resistively-Heated Metallic Gas Chromatographic Column ID: 2019-052

An innovative gas chromatographic column design featuring embedded screen-printed heaters for precise temperature control.

Technology Overview

This technology introduces a gas chromatographic column integrated with resistively-heated, screen-printed heaters on a conductive planar substrate, covered by an electrically-insulating ceramic layer. This setup enables unparalleled precision in temperature control, crucial for the effective separation of analytes in gas chromatography processes. The method eliminates the need for thermal epoxy, facilitates accurate placement of heaters, and allows for the direct integration of components onto the substrate, potentially minimizing the overall size of the chromatographic system.

Key Advantages

• Enhanced temporal and spatial temperature control along the chromatographic column
• Reduction in component size due to direct integration of thin-film heaters onto the substrate
• Elimination of thermal epoxy, overcoming its temperature range limitations
• Greater flexibility in controlling separations, improving analytical outcomes

Problems Addressed

• Inaccurate temperature control in gas chromatography
• Limitations imposed by the use of thermal epoxy, including restricted temperature ranges
• Bulky chromatographic systems due to non-integrated component designs

Market Applications

• Replacement for traditional gas chromatographic columns in various industries
• Particularly appealing to companies in regions such as Canada, Australia, Europe, China, and Japan
• Potential licensing opportunities, with Perkin
• Elmer holding the first right of refusal

Additional Information

Technology ID: 2019-052
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Date Published: 28 March, 2025