Potential of multisyringe flow-based multicommutated systems

This work is aimed at emphasizing the potential of the multicommutated systems based on the multisyringe flow injection analysis (MSFIA) modality. First, the characteristics, advantages and withdraws offered by flow analysis systems based on the different non-segmented modalities are briefly described. In these systems, multicommutation and computer control of the analytical process occupy a predominant place, as in the case of sequential injection analysis (SIA), multicommutated flow injection analysis (MCFIA), MSFIA and multipumping flow systems (MPFS). Next several examples are given and different as pects of the, p e implementation of analysers based on MSFIA designs for the construction of different analysis systems, including intelligent (smart) systems, use of sample pre-treatment automatic systems, for chromatographic and non- chromatographic determinations as well as use of monolithic or capillary electrophoresis columns are considered. (C) 2007 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.