| abstract |
This invention relates generally to the field of production of coated magnetizable microparticles and uses thereof. In particular, the invention provides a process for producing coated magnetizable microparticles with active functional groups, which process uses, inter alia, conducting polymerization of said coating monomers on the surface of magnetic particle to form coated magnetizable microparticles with active functional groups in the presence of a coupling agent, coating monomers, a functionalization reagent, a cross-linking agent and an initiator in an organic solvent containing a surfactant. The coated magnetizable microparticles produced according to the present processes and uses of the coated magnetizable microparticles, e.g., in isolating and/or manipulating various moieties are also provided. |