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ArticleMacromolecules2025

MaDDFLOSY(Mass Determination via Diffusion in FLow Ordered SpectroscopY) for the Determination of Diffusion-Averaged Molecular Weight of Polymers in Continuous Motion Using Benchtop NMR.

William Pointer, Owen Tooley, Asad Saib, Rowan Radmall, Paul Wilson, Daniel Lester, James Town, Robin J Blagg, David Haddleton

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Article in Macromolecules, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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William PointerDepartment of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry CV47AL, U.K.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4078-0489
Owen TooleyDepartment of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry CV47AL, U.K.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6618-3407
Asad SaibOxford Instruments, Halifax Road High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP12 3SE, U.K.
Rowan RadmallDepartment of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry CV47AL, U.K.
Paul WilsonDepartment of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry CV47AL, U.K.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9760-899X
Daniel LesterPolymer Characterization RTP, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, U.K.
James TownPolymer Characterization RTP, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL, U.K.
Robin J BlaggOxford Instruments, Halifax Road High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP12 3SE, U.K.
David HaddletonDepartment of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry CV47AL, U.K.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4965-0827

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Real-time determination of the molecular weight of polymers synthesized in continuous flow or indeed in any process is essential for efficient and sustainable process chemistry. Typically achieved through online chromatographic techniques, such methods are often prone to perturbations, require large volumes of solvents, have lengthy acquisition times, and can result in significant process inefficiencies. We demonstrate the use of diffusion-ordered NMR spectroscopy (DOSY NMR) calibration on a 60 MHz benchtop to measure the molecular weight of polymers while in laminar flow. We then utilized this technique to monitor batch polymerization progress in real time.

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PMCPMC12120973

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