Recent developments in amperometric detection for microchip capillary electrophoresis

Electrophoresis. 2002 Nov;23(21):3667-77. doi: 10.1002/1522-2683(200211)23:21<3667::AID-ELPS3667>3.0.CO;2-W.

Abstract

The interest in microfluidic devices has increased considerably over the past decade due to the numerous advantages of working within a miniature, microfabricated format. This review focuses on recent advances in coupling amperometric detection with microchip capillary electrophoresis (CE). Advances in electrochemical cell design, isolation of the detector from the separation field, and integration of both pre- and postseparation reaction chambers are discussed. The use of microchip CE with amperometric detection for enzyme/immunoassays, clinical and environmental assays, and the determination of neurotransmitters is described.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Chemistry Tests
  • Electrophoresis, Capillary / instrumentation*
  • Electrophoresis, Capillary / methods
  • Environmental Pollutants / analysis
  • Immunoassay
  • Microchemistry / instrumentation
  • Microelectrodes
  • Neurotransmitter Agents / analysis

Substances

  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Neurotransmitter Agents