Element speciation analysis by capillary electrophoresis
1Vernadsky Institute of Geochemistry and Analytical Chemistry, Russian Academy of Sciences, Kosygin St. 19, 117975 Moscow, Russia.
Talanta
|October 31, 2008
Summary
Capillary electrophoresis (CE) advances simultaneous separation and determination of inorganic element species, particularly for metal speciation analysis. This review critically discusses CE
Area of Science:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Separation Science
Background:
- Metal speciation analysis is crucial for understanding environmental and biological processes.
- Capillary electrophoresis (CE) offers a powerful technique for separating complex mixtures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an overview of recent developments in applying CE to inorganic element speciation.
- To highlight CE's capabilities and limitations in metal speciation analysis.
Main Methods:
- Review of literature on CE applications for inorganic element speciation.
- Focus on simultaneous separation and determination of various chemical forms.
- Analysis of metal ions, complexes, metalloid oxoanions, and organometallic compounds.
Main Results:
- CE enables simultaneous separation and determination of diverse inorganic species.
- Practical applications demonstrate CE's effectiveness in metal speciation.
- Identified strengths and limitations of CE for chemical speciation studies.
Conclusions:
- Capillary electrophoresis is a versatile and effective technique for inorganic element and metal speciation analysis.
- Further research can address current limitations to enhance CE's speciation capabilities.
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