Electrophoresis : what does a century old technology hold for the future of separation science?
Electrophoretic separation was first demonstrated in the year of 1807 and has since been a staple tool used by biologists and chemists for more than a century since its inception. From the initial crude paper electrophoresis system to today’s modern automated electrophoresis system, the developme...
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Science Explorer Publications
2013
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/28119/1/Electrophoresis.pdf http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/28119/ |
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| Institution: | Universiti Putra Malaysia |
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| Summary: | Electrophoretic separation was first demonstrated in the year of 1807 and has since been a
staple tool used by biologists and chemists for more than a century since its inception. From the initial
crude paper electrophoresis system to today’s modern automated electrophoresis system, the
development of electrophoresis systems have been driven by the advancement of technology such as
miniaturization, precision engineering, biochemistry, electrical and electronics. These advancements were
introduced to meet the requirement for faster and better resolution of results. This paper reviews the
evolution of the electrophoresis technology over one century and provides an insight into the possible
future development of electrophoresis.Various aspects of the electrophoresis system such as the
performances, designs, usages, separation phases, and biochemistry were analyzed. The technological
advancements for this field have been evidenced by the increasing complexity of the electrophoresis
system. A peek into the possible future for the world of electrophoresis has been provided by drawing
insights from the missing links of current technologies. It is both exciting and equally perplexing to explore
the promises that this seeming simple separation technology holds for the future. |
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