Capillary electrophoresis-mass 410 INDEX

The sensors in this section can also be utilized to detect chemicals in liquid through the bulk solution refractive index change induced by the presence of target chemicals. Since no recognition molecules are used, this type of chemical sensing may usually have low specificity. However, these sensors may perform excellently in conjunction with other technologies such as capillary electrophoresis, mass spectrometer, and liquid chromatography in chemical detection. 

The main challenge for CE detectors is the small diameter of the capillary and the small sample volumes encountered. Detection schemes employed for capillary electrophoresis include measurement of UV absorption, fluorescence and refractive index. Electrochemical signals and conductivity as well as radioactivity from radioisotopes have also been measured. The signals obtained are plotted against the migration time in the form of an electropherogram. In recent years, coupling of CE to a mass spectrometer (CE-MS) has been achieved. 

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