Recent advances in column switching sample preparation in bioanalysis

Column switching techniques, using two or more stationary phase columns, are useful for trace enrichment and online automated sample preparation. Target fractions from the first column are transferred online to a second column with different properties for further separation. Column switching techni...

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Published inBioanalysis Vol. 4; no. 7; p. 809
Main Authors Kataoka, Hiroyuki, Saito, Keita
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.04.2012
Subjects
Analytic Sample Preparation Methods - methods
Animals
Humans
Online Systems
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Summary:Column switching techniques, using two or more stationary phase columns, are useful for trace enrichment and online automated sample preparation. Target fractions from the first column are transferred online to a second column with different properties for further separation. Column switching techniques can be used to determine the analytes in a complex matrix by direct sample injection or by simple sample treatment. Online column switching sample preparation is usually performed in combination with HPLC or capillary electrophoresis. SPE or turbulent flow chromatography using a cartridge column and in-tube solid-phase microextraction using a capillary column have been developed for convenient column switching sample preparation. Furthermore, various micro-/nano-sample preparation devices using new polymer-coating materials have been developed to improve extraction efficiency. This review describes current developments and future trends in novel column switching sample preparation in bioanalysis, focusing on innovative column switching techniques using new extraction devices and materials.
ISSN:1757-6199
DOI:10.4155/bio.12.28