Common applications of DLS
Protein purification and buffer formulation
- The unique sensitivity to the presence of larger particles
or aggregates in an otherwise homogenous solution, makes
DLS particularly suitable for protein crystallography
and the pursuit of a pure, monodisperse formulation necessary
for good quality crystal formation.
Aggregation
- The exquisite sensitivity of DLS makes small numbers of aggregates highly visible
Molecular Weight
- The size measurement given by DLS can be
instantly converted to a close approximation of molecular weight
provided by standard curves built into software
Micelle Formation
- The speed of DLS makes it easy to observe the dispersion of
micelle formations in a series of dilutions
Thermal denaturing
- Molecular changes caused by a change in
temperature are easily and quickly observed by DLS
Colloids and Nanoparticles
- Measure the size and polydispersity of
manufactured particles.