9 chemically modified support matrices, namely, polystyrene, nitrocellulose, nylon, ceramic, glass, and PTFE, adapted for retaining molecules or biological particles, combined with electronically and optically-readable data storage devices, namely, computer readable memory and data storage devices, located on or in a container constructed of semi-permeable materials, containing support matrices, namely, resin, polystyrene, nitrocellulose, nylon, glass, and PTFE, adapted for retaining molecules or biological particles for research use in chemical and biological reactions and assays, and for scientific apparatus for handling and processing the support matrices, namely, filling and capping devices, sorters, washers, synthesizers, cleavers, centrifuges, evaporators, carriers, and transport apparatus; computer controllers and software for interfacing with and controlling the handling and processing apparatus