High-Throughput Microfluidic Sample-Introduction Systems

We give an overview on recent developments in high-throughput microfluidic sample-introduction techniques based on a capillary sampling probe and a slotted-vial array (SVA). We discuss the advantages and the potential of SVA-based sample-introduction systems as well as their applications in miniaturized flow-injection analysis, sequential-injection analysis, capillary electrophoresis and liquid-liquid extraction. We illustrate the advantages and the potential of SVA-based sample-introduction systems using results obtained recently.