Multi-commutation in flow analysis: Recent developments and applications

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2008

Authors

Mario A Feres (Author) Other; Paula R Fortes (Author) Other; Elias A G Zagatto (Author) Other; Joao L M Santos (Author) FFUP; Jose L F C Lima (Author) FFUP

Journal

Title: Analytica Chimica Acta

Vol. 618 No. 1

Pages: 1-17

ISSN: 0003-2670

Publisher: Elsevier

Indexing

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Scientific classification

FOS: Natural sciences > Chemical sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-003-YGF

DOI: 10.1016/j.aca.2008.04.039

Abstract (EN): 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.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 17