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Capillary Electrophoresis with Conductivity Detection

electrophoresis chip

electrophoresis chip with conductivity detector

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Involvement of LioniX

In the framework of a technology innovation programme (contract AO/1-3959/01/NL/PB), Lionix developed a multipurpose analysis tool for space applications based on capillary electrophoresis. The research includes use of CE under microgravity conditions, and electrochemical detection.

Technical keywords

- High voltage electrodes free of gas forming
- Closed system configuration
- Etching and bonding of borosilicate glass
- Integration of Pt electrodes for conductivity detection

Contact:

European Space Research & Technology Centre (ESTEC)
Keplerlaan 1
Postbus 299
2200 AG Noordwijk
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 (0)71 565 6565
E-mail: contact@esa.int
website: http://www.esa.int

Reference

MUSE, Lab on Chip for chemical analysis in-situ (4th Round Table on Micro/Nano Technologies for Space).