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Warren CG, Dasgupta PK. Liquid phase detection in the miniature scale. Microfluidic and capillary scale measurement and separation systems. A tutorial review. Anal Chim Acta 2024; 1305:342507. [PMID: 38677834 DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2024.342507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 03/18/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/29/2024]
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Microfluidic and capillary devices are increasingly being used in analytical applications while their overall size keeps decreasing. Detection sensitivity for these microdevices gains more importance as device sizes and consequently, sample volumes, decrease. This paper reviews optical, electrochemical, electrical, and mass spectrometric detection methods that are applicable to capillary scale and microfluidic devices, with brief introduction to the principles in each case. Much of this is considered in the context of separations. We do consider theoretical aspects of separations by open tubular liquid chromatography, arguably the most potentially fertile area of separations that has been left fallow largely because of lack of scale-appropriate detection methods. We also examine the theoretical basis of zone electrophoretic separations. Optical detection methods discussed include UV/Vis absorbance, fluorescence, chemiluminescence and refractometry. Amperometry is essentially the only electrochemical detection method used in microsystems. Suppressed conductance and especially contactless conductivity (admittance) detection are in wide use for the detection of ionic analytes. Microfluidic devices, integrated to various mass spectrometers, including ESI-MS, APCI-MS, and MALDI-MS are discussed. We consider the advantages and disadvantages of each detection method and compare the best reported limits of detection in as uniform a format as the available information allows. While this review pays more attention to recent developments, our primary focus has been on the novelty and ingenuity of the approach, regardless of when it was first proposed, as long as it can be potentially relevant to miniature platforms.
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- Cable G Warren
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, 76019-0065, United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, 76019-0065, United States.
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Two-photon fluorescence lifetime for label-free microfluidic droplet sorting. Anal Bioanal Chem 2021; 414:721-730. [PMID: 34792636 PMCID: PMC8748334 DOI: 10.1007/s00216-021-03745-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Revised: 10/14/2021] [Accepted: 10/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Microfluidic droplet sorting systems facilitate automated selective micromanipulation of compartmentalized micro- and nano-entities in a fluidic stream. Current state-of-the-art droplet sorting systems mainly rely on fluorescence detection in the visible range with the drawback that pre-labeling steps are required. This limits the application range significantly, and there is a high demand for alternative, label-free methods. Therefore, we introduce time-resolved two-photon excitation (TPE) fluorescence detection with excitation at 532 nm as a detection technique in droplet microfluidics. This enables label-free in-droplet detection of small aromatic compounds that only absorb in a deep-UV spectral region. Applying time-correlated single-photon counting, compounds with similar emission spectra can be distinguished due to their fluorescence lifetimes. This information is then used to trigger downstream dielectrophoretic droplet sorting. In this proof-of-concept study, we developed a polydimethylsiloxane-fused silica (FS) hybrid chip that simultaneously provides a very high optical transparency in the deep-UV range and suitable surface properties for droplet microfluidics. The herein developed system incorporating a 532-nm picosecond laser, time-correlated single-photon counting (TCSPC), and a chip-integrated dielectrophoretic pulsed actuator was exemplarily applied to sort droplets containing serotonin or propranolol. Furthermore, yeast cells were screened using the presented platform to show its applicability to study cells based on their protein autofluorescence via TPE fluorescence lifetime at 532 nm.
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微型化是现代分析仪器发展的重要趋势。微型化液相色谱仪器在提供与常规尺度液相色谱相同甚至更高分离效率的同时,可以有效减少溶剂和样品的消耗;在液相色谱-质谱联用中,低流速进样可以有效提高质谱离子源的离子化效率,提高质谱检测效率;对于极微量样品的分离,微型化的液相色谱可以有效减少样品稀释;液相色谱的微型化还有利于液相色谱仪器整体的模块化和集成化设计。芯片液相色谱是在微流控芯片上制备色谱柱并集成相应的流体控制系统和检测系统。芯片液相色谱是色谱仪器微型化的一种重要方式,受到学术界和产业界的普遍关注,但是这一方式也充满挑战。液相色谱微流控芯片需要在芯片基底材料、芯片色谱柱的结构设计、微流体控制技术、检测器技术等方面做出创新,使微流控芯片系统适配液相色谱分离技术的需要。目前芯片液相色谱领域面临的主要问题在于芯片基底材料的性质难以满足芯片液相色谱进一步微型化和集成化的需求;因此芯片液相色谱在未来的发展中需要着重关注新型微流控芯片基底材料的开发以及微流控芯片通道结构的统一设计。该文着重介绍了芯片液相色谱技术近年来的研究进展,并简要展示了商品化芯片色谱当前的发展情况。
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Rudisch BM, Pfeiffer SA, Geissler D, Speckmeier E, Robitzki AA, Zeitler K, Belder D. Nonaqueous Micro Free-Flow Electrophoresis for Continuous Separation of Reaction Mixtures in Organic Media. Anal Chem 2019; 91:6689-6694. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.9b00714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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- Benjamin M. Rudisch
- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Leipzig University, Johannisallee 29, Leipzig 04103, Germany
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Leipzig University, Johannisallee 29, Leipzig 04103, Germany
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Leipzig University, Johannisallee 29, Leipzig 04103, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Leipzig University, Johannisallee 29, Leipzig 04103, Germany
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- Center for Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Leipzig University, Deutscher Platz 5, Leipzig 04103, Germany
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- Institute of Organic Chemistry, Leipzig University, Johannisallee 29, Leipzig 04103, Germany
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Leipzig University, Johannisallee 29, Leipzig 04103, Germany
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Heiland JJ, Geissler D, Piendl SK, Warias R, Belder D. Supercritical-Fluid Chromatography On-Chip with Two-Photon-Excited-Fluorescence Detection for High-Speed Chiral Separations. Anal Chem 2019; 91:6134-6140. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.analchem.9b00726] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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- Josef J. Heiland
- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Leipzig University, Linnéstraße 3, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Leipzig University, Linnéstraße 3, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Leipzig University, Linnéstraße 3, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Leipzig University, Linnéstraße 3, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Institute of Analytical Chemistry, Leipzig University, Linnéstraße 3, 04103 Leipzig, Germany
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- Xilong Yuan
- Department of Chemistry, Queen's University , Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6, Canada
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- Department of Chemistry, Queen's University , Kingston, Ontario K7L 3N6, Canada
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Kochmann S, Krylov SN. Image processing and analysis system for development and use of free flow electrophoresis chips. LAB ON A CHIP 2017; 17:256-266. [PMID: 27957577 DOI: 10.1039/c6lc01381c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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We present an image processing and analysis system to facilitate detailed performance analysis of free flow electrophoresis (FFE) chips. It consists of a cost-effective self-built imaging setup and a comprehensive customizable software suite. Both components were designed modularly to be accessible, adaptable, versatile, and automatable. The system provides tools for i) automated identification of chip features (e.g. separation zone and flow markers), ii) extraction and analysis of stream trajectories, and iii) evaluation of flow profiles and separation quality (e.g. determination of resolution). Equipped with these tools, the presented image processing and analysis system will enable faster development of FFE chips and applications. It will also serve as a robust detector for fluorescence-based analytical applications of FFE.
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- Sven Kochmann
- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Research on Biomolecular Interactions, York University, Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada.
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- Department of Chemistry and Centre for Research on Biomolecular Interactions, York University, Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3, Canada.
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Dietze C, Schulze S, Ohla S, Gilmore K, Seeberger PH, Belder D. Integrated on-chip mass spectrometry reaction monitoring in microfluidic devices containing porous polymer monolithic columns. Analyst 2016; 141:5412-6. [PMID: 27373801 DOI: 10.1039/c6an01467d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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Chip-based microfluidics enable the seamless integration of different functions into single devices. Here, we present microfluidic chips containing porous polymer monolithic columns as a means to facilitate chemical transformations as well as both downstream chromatographic separation and mass spectrometric analysis. Rapid liquid phase lithography prototyping creates the multifunctional device economically.
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- C Dietze
- Institut für Analytische Chemie, Universität Leipzig, Linnéstr. 3, D-04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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This review focuses on recent advances in the field of microfluidic liquid chromatography from January 2013 through April 2015. Articles are organized by the type of stationary phase support focusing on device fabrication, column preparation, and use for specific applications. Additionally, a comprehensive table comparing chromatographic figures of merit for the work described is included as Appendix A as a reference for readers.
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- James P. Grinias
- Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
MI 48109, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor,
MI 48109, USA
- Department of Pharmacology, University of Michigan, Ann
Arbor, MI 48109, USA
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Geissler D, Belder D. Two-photon excitation in chip electrophoresis enabling label-free fluorescence detection in non-UV transparent full-body polymer chips. Electrophoresis 2015; 36:2976-82. [DOI: 10.1002/elps.201500192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2015] [Revised: 07/15/2015] [Accepted: 07/16/2015] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- David Geissler
- Universität Leipzig; Institut für Analytische Chemie; Leipzig Germany
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- Universität Leipzig; Institut für Analytische Chemie; Leipzig Germany
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Dietze C, Scholl T, Ohla S, Appun J, Schneider C, Belder D. Rapid prototyping of microfluidic chips for dead-volume-free MS coupling. Anal Bioanal Chem 2015; 407:8735-43. [DOI: 10.1007/s00216-015-9027-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2015] [Revised: 08/20/2015] [Accepted: 09/03/2015] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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High-performance liquid chromatography on glass chips using precisely defined porous polymer monoliths as particle retaining elements. J Chromatogr A 2015; 1370:33-9. [PMID: 25459645 DOI: 10.1016/j.chroma.2014.10.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2014] [Revised: 09/30/2014] [Accepted: 10/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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A stable and permanent integration of miniature packed bed separation columns into microfluidic systems is a major issue in nano liquid chromatography. Various approaches like differently shaped retaining elements or the use of key stone effect have been investigated. We show a flexible integration of miniature packed bed separation columns into microfluidic chips utilising common HPLC material achieved by laser-assisted generation of narrow, photopolymerised frits. The generated retaining elements serve as an in- and outlet frits for the columns. An optimised pre-polymeric solution, consisting of butyl acrylates and a porogen, allows a precise fabrication of frit-type structures with lengths of less than 100 m and the capability to withstand common slurry packing pressures of more than 250 bar. The separation of seven polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons by pressure-driven, reversed-phase chromatography proves the high quality of the created chromatographic column inside a glass chip. Plate heights down to 2.9 were achieved and extremely fast separations with sub-second peak widths were performed in isocratic and gradient elution modes on very short columns (≤ 25 mm).
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Wu M, Gao F, Zhang Y, Wang G, Wang Q, Li H. Sensitive analysis of antibiotics via hyphenation of field-amplified sample stacking with reversed-field stacking in microchip micellar electrokinetic chromatography. J Pharm Biomed Anal 2015; 103:91-8. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jpba.2014.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2014] [Revised: 10/30/2014] [Accepted: 11/02/2014] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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