Tuning a parallel segmented flow column and enabling multiplexed detection

Sercan Pravadali-Cekic, Danijela Kocic, Stanley Hua, Andrew Jones, Gary R. Dennis, R. Andrew Shalliker

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    Abstract

    Active flow technology (AFT) is new form of column technology that was designed to overcome flow heterogeneity to increase separation performance in terms of efficiency and sensitivity and to enable multiplexed detection. This form of AFT uses a parallel segmented flow (PSF) column. A PSF column outlet end-fitting consists of 2 or 4 ports, which can be multiplexed to connect up to 4 detectors. The PSF column not only allows a platform for multiplexed detection but also the combination of both destructive and non-destructive detectors, without additional dead volume tubing, simultaneously. The amount of flow through each port can also be adjusted through pressure management to suit the requirements of a specific detector(s). To achieve multiplexed detection using a PSF column there are a number of parameters which can be controlled to ensure optimal separation performance and quality of results; that is tube dimensions for each port, choice of port for each type of detector and flow adjustment. This protocol is intended to show how to use and tune a PSF column functioning in a multiplexed mode of detection.
    Original languageEnglish
    Article numbere53448
    Pages (from-to)1-10
    Number of pages10
    JournalJournal of Visualized Experiments
    Volume106
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2015

    Keywords

    • active flow technology
    • liquid chromatography
    • separation (technology)

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