Outline• Different types of data evaluation • Functions in QTools• Introduction to viscoelastic modeling
Analysis Methods
1) Qualitative analysis (raw data plot, D-f plot)2) Quantitative analysis (low D=Sauerbrey)3) Quantitative analysis (high D=viscoelastic
modeling)4) Curve fit functions
Qualitative Analysis
1) Raw data plot, relative comparison of responses
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Qualitative Analysis, cont.
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∆ f (Hz)
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1) D-f plot
Reveals reaction ”fingerprints”, multiple phases, time independant
Antigen coveredsensor
Binding of antibodies
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D-f plot - Monoclonal antibodies
Quantitative analysis the Sauerbrey equation
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Linear relationship between frequency and mass/surface area:
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Qualitative analysis the viscoelastic model
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Viscoelastic voight model
Output:�: density, (kg/m3)�: viscosity (G’’/�), (kg/ms)�: elasticity (G’), (Pa)�: thickness, (m)
Input:�f1�f3�D1�D3
Viscosity
1. Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow
Newton’s definition �, coefficient of viscosity, viscosity or dynamic viscosity
UnitPa·s, (which is identical to 1 N·s/m2 or 1 kg/m·s).
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Shear modulus (Elasticity)
1. Elasticity 2. (Physics) The ratio of shearing stress � to shearing strain � within the
proportional limit of a material.
Unit (Pa, or N/m2)
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Viscoelasticity
• A viscoelastic material is, as the name suggests, one which shows a combination of viscous and elastic effects.
Elastic (spring)Viscous (dashpot)
Voight element
Viscoelastic model
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Crystal
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Voinova et al., Physica Scripta 59 (1999) 391
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Introduction to fitting
Model converged,
results givenUser output
QTools
Fitting routine SIMPLEXNelder, J. A., & Mead, R. 1965,Comp. J., 7, 308
Comparemeas. & fun.
Calculation ofFunction value
Generate new parameters
Initial estimate of parameters
User input
Operating range
100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108
Lab viscometers QCM-D
Modeled output based on a narrow frequency window
Data from lower frequency range cannot necessarily be compared with QCM-D modeled data.
Hz
Quartz crystal
Lipid film
Lipase solution
~100 nm
A practical modeling example
Lipase (E.C. 3.1.1.3)Molecular Weight ~30kDaConcentration 1 �g/ml
Lipoprime (lipase)
Formula: C��H���O�
Molecular Weight: 885.43 Da CAS Registry Number: 122-32-7
Triolein (triacylglycerol)
Snabe and Petersen, Aalborg UniversityChemistry and Physics of Lipids 125(2003), 69-82
Enzymatic degradation of lipid films
•Raw data indicates multiphase process•Viscoelastic modeling gives additional information
Snabe and Petersen, Aalborg UniversityChemistry and Physics of Lipids 125(2003), 69-82
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Enzymatic degradation of lipids
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Snabe and Petersen, Aalborg UniversityChemistry and Physics of Lipids 125(2003), 69-82
Thought process
Are there high values in my
data?
SauerbreyD/f plot
Raw data plot
D/f plotRaw data plot
Are the resultswithin the model
assumptions
Viscoelastic modelD/f plot
Raw data plot
Homogenous adlayerNewtonian fluid
0>∆D D∆If Sauerbreywill under estimate the
thickness
Raw data, Qsoft data file
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Comments Evaluation methods
Curve fitting functions
Fitting of of f and D data to1) Predefined adsorption models2) User defined equations
Method: Determination of kinetic constants with QCM-D
1) Response parameter;- frequency- Dissipation- Modeled thickness
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Swelling of celluloseCellulose coated crystal, (100nm)
EtOH H2OSwelling
Susanna Fält, Mitthögskolan, Sundsvall, Sweden
•High charge, more swelling
•Swelling kinetics
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Summary
1) Qualitative, Raw data, D-f
2) Quantitative Sauerbrey
3) Quantitative Viscoelastic
4) Curve fit
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