Abstract
A microfluidic analytical system for the separation and detection of organic peroxides, based on a microchip capillary electrophoresis device with an integrated amperometric detector, was developed. The new microsystem relies on the reductive detection of both organic acid peroxides and hydroperoxides at -700 mV (vs. Ag wire/AgCl). Factors influencing the separation and detection processes were examined and optimized. The integrated microsystem offers rapid measurements (within 130 s) of these organic-peroxide compounds, down to micromolar levels. A highly stable response for repetitive injections (RSD 0.35-3.12%; n=12) reflects the negligible electrode passivation. Such a "lab-on-a-chip" device should be attractive for on-site analysis of organic peroxides, as desired for environmental screening and industrial monitoring.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 249-254 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Chromatography A |
Volume | 952 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 Apr 5 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This research was supported by a grant from the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (of the California Institute of Technology). A.E. acknowledges the NATO fellowship from the European Union.
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Organic Chemistry