摘要:
Devices and methods for characterization of analyte mixtures are provided. Some methods described herein include performing enrichment steps on a device before expelling enriched analyte fractions from the device for subsequent analysis. Also included are devices for performing these enrichment steps.
摘要:
An ion source (100; 400; 700; 1400) includes a plasma generator (104; 404; 1404) for supplying plasma at an ionization region proximate to a sample surface (120; 1120; 1220; 1320; 1420). The plasma generator applies energy that may be utilized for desorbing analytes from the sample surface as well as for generating plasma by which analytes are excited or ionized. Desorption and ionization/excitation may be controlled as individual modes. The ion source may be interfaced with an analytical instrument (118) such as an ion-based or optical-based spectrometer. A sample support (108; 708) may be provided, which may be capable of performing analytical separation.
摘要:
A compact and portable analytical instrument dedicated to aflatoxin determination under minimum electrical power conditions employs a light emitting diode (LED) as light source with a peak output wavelength of 370 nm in addition to a 418 nm cut-off filter and a photodiode with a peak sensitivity of 140 nm. Thus, the relative amount of transmitted fluorescence energy at a wavelength of greater than 418 nm incident upon the aflatoxin is separated from the excitation light of 370 nm. In addition to the LED and the photodiode, the instrument preferably comprises amplifying, digital conversion, data storage, data transfer, display and power supply means and a graphical data output. The power supply regulator is a integrated circuit. As a result, current consumption is minimised, and thus battery life and instrument accuracy is maximised. The LED is powered by a constant current regulator, which minimises errors due to fluctuations in illumination intensity.
摘要:
Apparatus and method for determining the tendency of hydrocarbon liquid to foul equipment includes a horizontal porous chromatographic film (TLC plate or polymeric membrane), a light source for scanning hydrocarbon liquid sample on the film, and means for measuring the difference in light reflected by by the asphaltene ring and the film matrix. Energy sources other than light may be employed.