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ArticleJournal of chemical education2026

A Guided Size Exclusion Chromatography Demonstration for Teaching Polymer Separation and Characterization.

Daniel Rivero, Nicole Paccha, Amrita Sarkar

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Daniel RiveroDepartment of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey 07043, United States.
Nicole PacchaDepartment of Biology, Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey 07043, United States.
Amrita SarkarDepartment of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Montclair State University, Montclair, New Jersey 07043, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3083-7907

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Abstract

Practical experience with modern analytical instruments is an essential component of undergraduate chemistry education, yet access to advanced instruments varies widely among institutions because of differences in available resources. Although size exclusion chromatography (SEC) is extensively used in polymer characterization in both academia and industry, undergraduate students at Montclair State University previously had limited opportunities to gain hands-on experience to this technique. To address this need, a demonstration using a multidetector-equipped Malvern Panalytical OMNISEC system was developed and incorporated into a second-year organic chemistry laboratory course during the 2025-2026 academic year. This activity engaged more than 300 undergraduate students representing chemistry, biochemistry, biology, psychology, marine science, and exercise science majors and was further extended to 8 undergraduate researchers and 6 K-12 participants through the Summer Polymer Research Program. Educational effectiveness was evaluated using worksheets, pre- and postdemonstration assessments, and anonymous students surveys. More than 95% of participants (

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ChromatographyHands-on learningInstrument demonstrationSecond-year undergraduate studentsSeparation of polymer mixture

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PMCPMC13673999

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