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Liu L, Xie MR, Chen YZ, Wu ZY. Simultaneous electrokinetic stacking and separation of anionic and cationic species on a paper fluidic channel. LAB ON A CHIP 2019; 19:845-850. [PMID: 30706062 DOI: 10.1039/c8lc01320a] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
Abstract
On-line enrichment is effective for improving the sensitivity of paper-based analytical devices (PADs). Electrokinetic stacking of ionic species - anionic or cationic species, respectively, on a paper-based fluidic channel has been well demonstrated in the literature. In this work, we further demonstrated that both anionic and cationic species can be electrokinetically stacked and separated simultaneously on the same paper fluidic channel. The feasibility of the proposed method was visually demonstrated by using a colored cationic probe of Rhodamine 6G and an anionic probe of Brilliant Blue. With the introduction of a background electrolyte (BGE) consisting of weak acid and weak base salt, two electric field gradients can be developed on the same paper fluidic channel when a DC voltage was applied. Both of the anionic and cationic species from the reservoirs can be simultaneously stacked as separate bands on the two field gradients, respectively. Under optimized conditions, two orders of magnitude enrichment factors can be achieved for the anionic and cationic probes as characterized by colorimetric analysis by smartphone imaging. The applicability of this method was further demonstrated by stacking and separation of copper ions/nitrite and even amphoteric ions-proteins of phycocyanin (blue, pI 4.4)/cytochrome C (brown, pI 10.2). Potential applications can be found not only for a PAD based point of care test (POCT), but also for sample pretreatment in protein analysis considering the friendliness of the BGE to the mass spectrometer.
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- Lei Liu
- Research Center for Analytical Sciences, College of Sciences, Northeastern University, Shenyang 110819, P. R. China.
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Crego AL, Mateos M, Nozal L. Recent contributions for improving sensitivity in chiral CE. Electrophoresis 2017; 39:67-81. [PMID: 28960403 DOI: 10.1002/elps.201700293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2017] [Revised: 09/14/2017] [Accepted: 09/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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The flexibility and versatility of the chiral CE are unrivaled and the same instrumentation can be used to separate a diverse range of analytes, both large and small molecules, whether charged or uncharged. However, one of the disadvantages is generally thought to be the poor sensitivity of ultraviolet (UV) detection, which is the most popular among CE detectors. This review focuses on methodologies and applications regarding improvements of sensitivity in chiral CE published in the last 2 years (June 2015 until May 2017). This contribution continues to update this series of biannual reviews, first published in Electrophoresis in 2006. The main body of the review brings a survey of publications organized according to different approaches to detect a low amount of analytes, either by sample treatment procedures or by in-capillary sample preconcentration techniques, both using UV detection, or even by employing detection systems more sensitive than UV absorption, such as LIF or MS. This review provides comprehensive tables listing the new approaches in sensitive chiral CE with categorizing by the fundamental mechanism to enhance the sensitivity, which provide relevant information on the strategies employed. The concluding remarks in the final part of the review evaluate present state of art and the trends for sensitivity enhancement in chiral CE.
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- Antonio Luis Crego
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Chemical Engineering, Faculty of Biology, Environmental Sciences, and Chemistry, University of Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
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- Institute of Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology, University of Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
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- Institute of Applied Chemistry and Biotechnology, University of Alcalá, Madrid, Spain
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Microfluidics has been undergoing fast development in the past two decades due to its promising applications in biotechnology, medicine, and chemistry. Towards these applications, enhancing concentration sensitivity and detection resolution are indispensable to meet the detection limits because of the dilute sample concentrations, ultra-small sample volumes and short detection lengths in microfluidic devices. A variety of microfluidic techniques for concentrating analytes have been developed. This article presents an overview of analyte concentration techniques in microfluidics. We focus on discussing the physical mechanism of each concentration technique with its representative advancements and applications. Finally, the article is concluded by highlighting and discussing advantages and disadvantages of the reviewed techniques.
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- Cunlu Zhao
- Key Laboratory of Thermo-Fluid Science and Engineering of MOE, School of Energy and Power Engineering, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an 710049, China
- Correspondence: (C.Z.); (C.Y.); Tel.: +86-29-8266-3222 (C.Z.); +65-6790-4883 (C.Y.)
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- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore;
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- School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, 50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798, Singapore;
- Correspondence: (C.Z.); (C.Y.); Tel.: +86-29-8266-3222 (C.Z.); +65-6790-4883 (C.Y.)
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Blackney DM, Foley JP. Dual-opposite injection capillary electrophoresis: Principles and misconceptions. Electrophoresis 2016; 38:607-616. [PMID: 27859385 DOI: 10.1002/elps.201600337] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2016] [Revised: 10/02/2016] [Accepted: 10/31/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Dual-opposite injection capillary electrophoresis (DOI-CE) is a separation technique that utilizes both ends of the capillary for sample introduction. The electroosmotic flow (EOF) is suppressed to allow all ions to reach the detector quickly. Depending on the individual electrophoretic mobilities of the analytes of interest and the effective length that each analyte travels to the detection window, the elution order of analytes in a DOI-CE separation can vary widely. This review discusses the principles, applications, and limitations of dual-opposite injection capillary electrophoresis. Common misconceptions regarding DOI-CE are clarified.
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- Donna M Blackney
- Department of Chemistry, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Sáiz J, Duc MT, Koenka IJ, Martín-Alberca C, Hauser PC, García-Ruiz C. Concurrent determination of anions and cations in consumer fireworks with a portable dual-capillary electrophoresis system. J Chromatogr A 2014; 1372C:245-252. [PMID: 25465022 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2014.10.085] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2014] [Revised: 10/20/2014] [Accepted: 10/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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A new automated portable dual-channel capillary electrophoresis instrument was built and applied to the concurrent determination of cations and anions. The system uses a single buffer and hydrodynamic injection of the sample is performed autonomously. A novel engraved flow-cell interface is used at the injection ends of the capillaries allowing the autonomous operation of the system. The engraved flow-cell replaces traditionally used split injectors in purpose made capillary electrophoresis systems and makes the system design easier. A new software package with graphical user interface was employed to control the system, making its operation simple and increasing its versatility. The electrophoretic method was optimized to allow the baseline separation of 12 cations and anions commonly found in fireworks. The system was proven to be useful for the analysis of consumer fireworks, saving time and expenses compared to separate analyses for anions and cations. This is the first time that cationic and anionic compositions of fireworks are investigated together. The analysis of samples revealed several inaccuracies between the declared compositions for the fireworks and the obtained results, which could be attributed to cross-contamination during their manufacture or to a transfer between other components of the pyrotechnic item. The presence of certain unexpected peaks, however, had no apparent reason and might represent an irregularity in the manufacture of some devices.
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- Jorge Sáiz
- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Alcalá, Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona Km 33.6, 28871 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain; University Institute of Research in Police Sciences (IUICP), University of Alcalá, Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona Km 33.6, 28871 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- Centre for Environmental Technology and Sustainable Development (CETASD), Hanoi University of Science, Nguyen Trai Street 334, Hanoi, Viet Nam
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- University of Basel, Department of Chemistry, Spitalstrasse 51, 4056 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Alcalá, Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona Km 33.6, 28871 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain; University Institute of Research in Police Sciences (IUICP), University of Alcalá, Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona Km 33.6, 28871 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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- University of Basel, Department of Chemistry, Spitalstrasse 51, 4056 Basel, Switzerland.
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- Department of Analytical Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, University of Alcalá, Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona Km 33.6, 28871 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain; University Institute of Research in Police Sciences (IUICP), University of Alcalá, Ctra. Madrid-Barcelona Km 33.6, 28871 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain.
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Sáiz J, Koenka IJ, Mai TD, Hauser PC, García-Ruiz C. Simultaneous separation of cations and anions in capillary electrophoresis. Trends Analyt Chem 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2014.07.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Malá Z, Šlampová A, Křivánková L, Gebauer P, Boček P. Contemporary sample stacking in analytical electrophoresis. Electrophoresis 2014; 36:15-35. [DOI: 10.1002/elps.201400313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2014] [Revised: 08/05/2014] [Accepted: 08/05/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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- Zdena Malá
- Institute of Analytical Chemistry; Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic; Brno Czech Republic
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry; Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic; Brno Czech Republic
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry; Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic; Brno Czech Republic
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry; Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic; Brno Czech Republic
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry; Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic; Brno Czech Republic
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Kitagawa S, Buno H, Sakabe K, Nakagawa H, Ohtani H. Analyte zone sharpening in pressurized capillary electrochromatography based on electrophoretic migration under a heterogeneous field. J Sep Sci 2014; 37:3181-7. [DOI: 10.1002/jssc.201400668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2014] [Revised: 07/09/2014] [Accepted: 08/01/2014] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Shinya Kitagawa
- Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Graduate School of Engineering; Nagoya Institute of Technology; Gokiso Showa Nagoya Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Graduate School of Engineering; Nagoya Institute of Technology; Gokiso Showa Nagoya Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Graduate School of Engineering; Nagoya Institute of Technology; Gokiso Showa Nagoya Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Graduate School of Engineering; Nagoya Institute of Technology; Gokiso Showa Nagoya Japan
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- Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Graduate School of Engineering; Nagoya Institute of Technology; Gokiso Showa Nagoya Japan
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Progress in stacking techniques based on field amplification of capillary electrophoresis. Anal Bioanal Chem 2014; 406:6129-50. [DOI: 10.1007/s00216-014-8062-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2014] [Revised: 07/21/2014] [Accepted: 07/22/2014] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Štěpánová S, Kašička V. Determination of impurities and counterions of pharmaceuticals by capillary electromigration methods. J Sep Sci 2014; 37:2039-55. [DOI: 10.1002/jssc.201400266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2014] [Revised: 04/24/2014] [Accepted: 05/01/2014] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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- Sille Štěpánová
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry; Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic; Prague Czech Republic
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry; Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic; Prague Czech Republic
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Kitagawa F, Otsuka K. Recent applications of on-line sample preconcentration techniques in capillary electrophoresis. J Chromatogr A 2014; 1335:43-60. [DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2013.10.066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 137] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2013] [Revised: 10/18/2013] [Accepted: 10/21/2013] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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Kašička V. Recent developments in capillary and microchip electroseparations of peptides (2011-2013). Electrophoresis 2013; 35:69-95. [PMID: 24255019 DOI: 10.1002/elps.201300331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2013] [Revised: 09/10/2013] [Accepted: 09/10/2013] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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The review presents a comprehensive survey of recent developments and applications of capillary and microchip electroseparation methods (zone electrophoresis, ITP, IEF, affinity electrophoresis, EKC, and electrochromatography) for analysis, isolation, purification, and physicochemical and biochemical characterization of peptides. Advances in the investigation of electromigration properties of peptides, in the methodology of their analysis, including sample preseparation, preconcentration and derivatization, adsorption suppression and EOF control, as well as in detection of peptides, are presented. New developments in particular CE and CEC modes are reported and several types of their applications to peptide analysis are described: conventional qualitative and quantitative analysis, determination in complex (bio)matrices, monitoring of chemical and enzymatical reactions and physical changes, amino acid, sequence and chiral analysis, and peptide mapping of proteins. Some micropreparative peptide separations are shown and capabilities of CE and CEC techniques to provide relevant physicochemical characteristics of peptides are demonstrated.
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- Václav Kašička
- Institute of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry, Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic, Prague, Czech Republic
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Zhang Z, Zhang F, Liu Y. Recent Advances in Enhancing the Sensitivity and Resolution of Capillary Electrophoresis. J Chromatogr Sci 2013; 51:666-83. [DOI: 10.1093/chromsci/bmt012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Stacking and simultaneous determination of estrogens in water samples by CE with electrochemical detection. J Sep Sci 2012; 36:334-40. [DOI: 10.1002/jssc.201200412] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2012] [Revised: 09/25/2012] [Accepted: 09/27/2012] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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