Polystyrene Beads 

Polystyrene beads are spherical particles made from polystyrene, a synthetic aromatic polymer. These beads are widely used in scientific research and industrial applications due to their versatility, chemical stability, and customizable surface properties. They are available in a range of sizes and can be functionalized for specific interactions, making them suitable for applications in diagnostics, materials science, and biotechnology.

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Polystyrene beads are manufactured through emulsion or suspension polymerization, resulting in highly uniform and monodisperse particles. Their surfaces can be modified with functional groups (e.g., carboxyl, amine, or hydroxyl) or biomolecules for targeted binding in various assays.

Applications of Polystyrene Beads
  • Diagnostics:
    • Used in lateral flow assays (e.g., pregnancy tests) as carriers for reagents.
    • Serve as calibrators or controls in immunoassays such as ELISA and flow cytometry.
  • Flow Cytometry:
    • Calibration and alignment beads help standardize instrument performance.
    • Used in compensation and quality control of fluorescence signals.
  • Molecular Biology:
    • Capture and purification of nucleic acids or proteins through functionalized surfaces.
    • Serve as solid supports in PCR or hybridization assays.
  • Drug Delivery:
    • Investigated as carriers for targeted drug delivery systems due to their customizable size and surface.

Polystyrene beads are an essential tool in both research and industrial fields, offering a cost-effective and versatile solution for numerous scientific and technological applications.

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