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Capillary electrophoretic separations offer various modes, each with unique applications. These modes include capillary zone electrophoresis, capillary gel electrophoresis, capillary array electrophoresis, capillary isoelectric focusing, capillary isotachophoresis, micellar electrokinetic chromatography, and capillary electrochromatography.
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Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) is increasingly used for lipid analysis, with Micellar Electrokinetic Chromatography (MEKC) and non-aqueous capillary electrophoresis (NACE) showing significant advances. These methods offer faster sample preparation and comparable resolution to traditional techniques for fatty acids and lipids.

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  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Separation Science

Background:

  • Capillary Electrophoresis (CE) was historically underutilized for lipid analysis.
  • Recent years show a resurgence in CE applications for lipid research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review advances in Capillary Electrophoresis for lipid analysis over the past five years.
  • Highlight the growing capabilities of MEKC and NACE in lipid quantification and characterization.

Main Methods:

  • Micellar Electrokinetic Chromatography (MEKC) for fatty acid analysis.
  • Non-aqueous Capillary Electrophoresis (NACE) for fatty acids, phospholipids, and glycolipids.
  • NACE coupled with Mass Spectrometry (MS) using Electrospray Ionization (ESI).

Main Results:

  • MEKC now rivals Gas Chromatography (GC) for fatty acid analysis.
  • NACE enables comprehensive lipid analysis, including phospholipids and glycolipids.
  • NACE-MS coupling offers robust analytical performance.

Conclusions:

  • CE techniques, particularly NACE, are becoming robust and viable alternatives to GC and Liquid Chromatography (LC).
  • CE offers advantages in sample preparation speed and resolution for lipid analysis.
  • Laboratories with existing GC or LC infrastructure should consider adopting CE for lipid studies.