For high-resolution microscopic imaging or scanning applications PolyAn offers functionalized coverslips. All of PolyAn's standard functional coatings can also be applied to coverslip glass
All coverslips have the standard dimension of 25 x 60mm. Type #1.5 is used as a standard thickness. All coverslips are packed in boxes of 5. Other functionalities, thicknesses and sizes are available upon request. PolyAn also offers functionalised substrates that are coated with gold or other noble metals as well as waveguide materials
2D-functionalized Coverslips
| Id |
Surface Modifications |
Product Dimensions |
Packaging Volume |
| 104 00 026 |
2D-Amino1 |
25 x 60 mm |
5 Coverslips/Box |
| 104 00 126 |
2D-Carboxy2 |
25 x 60 mm |
5 Coverslips/Box |
| 104 00 226 |
2D-Epoxy3 |
25 x 60 mm |
5 Coverslips/Box |
| 104 00 326 |
2D-Aldehyde4 |
25 x 60 mm |
5 Coverslips/Box |
| 104 00 526 |
2D-Thiol5 |
25 x 60 mm |
5 Coverslips/Box |
| 104 00 626 |
2D-Azide6 |
25 x 60 mm |
5 Coverslips/Box |
1) 2D-Amino functionalized Type #1.5 coverslips
2) 2D-Carboxy functionalized Type #1.5 coverslips
3) 2D-Epoxy functionalized Type #1.5 coverslips
4) 2D-Aldehyde functionalized Type #1.5 coverslips
5) 2D-Thiol functionalized Type #1.5 coverslips
6) 2D-Azide functionalized Type #1.5 coverslips. For covalent coupling of Alkyne-or DBCO modified biochemical species via click-chemistry
For cost-sensitive applications PolyAn has developed a range of 2D (2-dimensional)-reactive coverslips that are manufactured from high quality glass with an ultra-flat surface and low inherent fluorescence. The glass is coated with a thin silane layer that will covalently bind most types of bio-molecules. The defect-free surface features uniform silane layers that provide a high covalent coupling efficiency together with a very low background
For DNA combing applications PolyAn also offers functionalized coverslips
3D-functionalized Coverslips
| Id |
Surface Modifications |
Product Dimensions |
Packaging Volume |
| 104 00 006 |
3D-Amino1 |
25 x 60 mm |
5 Coverslips/Box |
| 104 00 106 |
3D-Carboxy2 |
25 x 60 mm |
5 Coverslips/Box |
| 104 00 206 |
3D-Epoxy3 |
25 x 60 mm |
5 Coverslips/Box |
| 104 00 306 |
3D-Aldehyde4 |
25 x 60 mm |
5 Coverslips/Box |
| 104 00 407 |
3D-NHS5 |
25 x 60 mm |
5 Coverslips/Box |
| 104 00 506 |
3D-Thiol6 |
25 x 60 mm |
5 Coverslips/Box |
| 104 01 206 |
Poly-L-Lysin (covalently coated)7 |
25 x 60 mm |
5 Coverslips/Box |
| 104 01 306 |
3D-PDITC (Activated Amino)8 |
25 x 60 mm |
5 Coverslips/Box |
| 104 01 406 |
3D-Maleimide9 |
25 x 60 mm |
5 Coverslips/Box |
| 104 02 206 |
Streptavidin (covalently coated)10 |
25 x 60 mm |
5 Coverslips/Box |
| 104 03 206 |
Neutravidin (covalently coated)11 |
25 x 60 mm |
5 Coverslips/Box |
1) 3D-Amino functionalized Type #1.5 coverslips
2) 3D-Carboxy functionalized Type #1.5 coverslips
3) 3D-Epoxy functionalized Type #1.5 coverslips
4) 3D-Aldehyde functionalized Type #1.5 coverslips
5) 3D-NHS functionalized Type #1.5 coverslips
6) 3D-Thiol functionalized Type #1.5 coverslips
7) Poly-L-Lysin functionalized Type #1.5 coverslips. Poly-L-Lysin surfaces are well suited for coupling of biochemical species. Especially, when the storage buffer contains glycerol Poly-L-Lysin surfaces are an interesting alternative to reactive matrices
8) 3D-PDITC (Activated Amino) functionalized Type #1.5 coverslips
9) 3D-Maleimid functionalized Type #1.5 coverslips. Maleimide surfaces are used in „click chemistry“ for oriented covalent coupling (immobilization) of thiolated biochemical species
10) Covalently coated Streptavidin, Type #1.5 coverslips
11) Covalently coated Neutravidin, Type #1.5 coverslips
3D-Surfaces made by Molecular Surface Engineering
PolyAn’s 3D-functionalised microarray Slides are functionalized with a three-dimensional (3D)-surface chemistry comprised of a long-chain polymer containing a defined number of reactive groups. This polymer is covalently linked to the surface of the coverslip.
Our MSE-technology gently binds the functional layer onto the surface without damaging the base substrate. The morphology of the functional surface and thus the number of the reactive groups can be fine-tuned within a narrow range. This yields a number of advantages:
| Low fluorescence background |
Covalent binding of functional layer on the substrate without changing the initial autofluorescence. |
| Low unspecific binding |
Combination of reactive functional groups with PolyAn antifouling matrix |
| Topography |
Tuneable surface hydrophilicity / hydrophobicity (contact angle) |
| Uniform spot morphology |
Narrow variation of surface properties and homogeneous distribution of reactive groups |
| Optimal density and high accessibility of reactive groups |
Morphology and thickness of functional layer tailored to the desired application |
Technical specifications
Packaging:
The coverslips are packaged in inert atmospheric boxes, with a capacity of 5 coverslips per box.
Storage
PolyAn’s coverslips are characterised by a long shelf-life when stored dry, at 4-8°C and protected from sunlight. All coverslips are packaged in boxes under Argon atmosphere to avoid contamination with particles. The Argon atmosphere also minimises degradation of the reactive surface through contact with air or humidity