Advances in the theory and application of MEEKC

Electrophoresis. 2010 Mar;31(5):755-67. doi: 10.1002/elps.200900568.

Abstract

MEEKC is an electrodriven separation technique, which utilises the unique properties of a microemulsion (ME) as a background electrolyte to achieve separation of a diverse range of solutes. MEs are composed of nanometre-sized oil droplets suspended in aqueous buffer, which is commonly referred to as an oil-in-water ME. The droplets are stabilised by the presence of a surfactant and co-surfactant. The use of water-in-oil MEs in MEEKC has also been investigated. This review details the advances in MEEKC-based separations from the period 2008 to 2009. Areas covered include online sample concentration, suppressed electroosmosis MEEKC, chiral separation, MEEKC-MS, and structure-migration relationships. The review also includes a fundamental introduction to MEEKC, along with the presentation of recent applications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / chemistry
  • Biological Products / chemistry
  • Buffers
  • Chromatography, Micellar Electrokinetic Capillary / methods*
  • Emulsions / chemistry
  • Hydrogen-Ion Concentration
  • Microchemistry
  • Vitamins / chemistry

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Biological Products
  • Buffers
  • Emulsions
  • Vitamins