Microplates

ZEONOR^® Cyclo Olefin Polymers

No interference, clear, and precise

ZEONOR^® Cyclo Olefin Polymer (COP) resins deliver superior optical clarity, low autofluorescence and high purity for ultra-sensitive biological assays. ZEONOR^® COP microplates are optimal for high throughput imaging applications because they can maintain their superior flatness, even after exposure to higher-temp and higher-humidity environments such as incubators. The very low water absorption of ZEONOR^® COP results in a superior dimensional stability compared to other plastics used in microplates.

COP Details

Clarity and Low Autofluorescence

ZEONOR^® COP offers low autofluorescence and exhibits glass-like transparency from UVA through NIR wavelengths. Compared to polystyrene, a common material for microplates, ZEONOR^® COP offers a significant reduction in background fluorescence intensity across a range of wavelengths.

Close-up image of motor neurons after 14 days of culture in a Cyclo-Olefin Polymer microplate. Caption reads- Immunostaining: Synapsin 1 (green), MAP2 (red) and nuclei (blue).

Purity

ZEONOR^® COP is an extremely pure resin containing less-than-detectable residual metals and no low molecular weight additives or process aides. Compared to conventional polymers, assay reagents stored in devices made from our Cyclic Olefin Polymers have low risk of contamination from leaching, off-gasses, or extractables.

Chemical and Thermal Stability

ZEONOR^® COP resins offer enhanced compatibility for different assay conditions. Mechanically stable over a wide range of temperatures and humidity, microplates fabricated from our Cyclo Olefin Polymers retain their surface flatness, critical for consumables that go from incubator to imaging systems.

Inert and Non-Reactive

Microplates fabricated from ZEONOR^® COP have low surface energy and hydrophobic properties that reduce protein binding. ZEONOR^® COP microplates are compatible with common organic solvents used in life sciences applications such as EtOH, IPA, and DMSO.

Manufacturing

ZEONOR^® COP has excellent injection molding properties with high melt flow rates that enable microplates with up to 3456 wells, while maintaining a high degree of flatness.
For customers seeking to purchase pre-made microwell plates, Aurora Biosciences offers plates in 96, 384, 1536 and 3456 well format.

Industries

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