Micellar electrokinetic chromatography

Abstract

Since the introduction of micellar electrokinetic chromatography by Terabe, several authors have paid attention to the fundamental characteristics of this separation method. In this chapter the theoretical and practical aspects of resolution optimization, as well as the effect of different separation parameters on the migration behavior are discussed. These among others include fundamentals of separation, retention factor and resolution equation, efficiency, selectivity, and various surfactants and additives. Initial conditions for method development and instrumental approaches such as mass spectrometry detection are also mentioned covering the proposals for overcoming the difficulties arising from the coupling micellar electrokinetic chromatography with mass spectrometry detection.