Multi-commutation in flow analysis: Recent developments and applications

Autor: Elias A.G. Zagatto, José L. F. C. Lima, João L.M. Santos, Mário A. Feres, Paula R. Fortes
Rok vydání: 2008
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Zdroj: Analytica Chimica Acta. 618:1-17
ISSN: 0003-2670
DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2008.04.039
Popis: The concept of multi-commutation in flow analysis is revisited, and emphasis is given to recent methodological and applicative achievements. Multi-commutation is compatible with different flow patterns (unsegmented, segmented, pulsed, tandem) and amenable to concentration-oriented feedback mechanisms. Its exploitation has led to significant attainments mainly in relation to versatility of the flow system. Characteristics and potentialities of the multi-commuted flow systems are discussed, and guidelines for assisting methodological implementation are given. The number of applications has experienced remarkable increase during last years; therefore, the applicative part of this review is focused on the recent noteworthy applications, mainly in relation to environmental, agronomical, pharmaceutical, biological, food and industrial samples.
Databáze: OpenAIRE