AsFIFFF	Asymmetrical flow field-flow fractionation
DLS	Dynamic light scattering
DS	Degree of substitution
HPGPC	High-performance gel permeation chromatography
LS	Light scattering
MALS	Multi-angle light scattering
Mw	Molecular weight
NMR	Nuclear magnetic resonance
PBS	Phosphate buffer saline
RI	Refractive index
SEC	Size-exclusion chromatography
SLS	Static light scattering
HPLC	High performance liquid chromatography
MALLS	Multiangle laser light scattering method
DRI	Differential refractive index
HPSEC	High-performance size exclusion chromatography
SE-HPLC	Size-exclusion high-performance liquid chromatography
LLS	Laser light scattering
Pd	Polydispersity index
VS	Viscosity detector
RALLS	Right angle laser light scattering detector
DV	Differential viscometer
DP	Differential pressure