Automated Analysis by Stopped-Flow Methodology

Extensions to the stopped-flow analyzer have been developed that demonstrate capabilities which offer the stopped-flow method as an attractive alternative for dedicated chemical analysis. The instrumentation has been designed to expand the versatility of the stopped-flow method, exploiting its desirable characteristics while employing relatively simple and inexpensive equipment. The extensions include the addition of a microcomputer to perform control and data manipulation functions, the introduction of the storage loop to improve throughput speed and as a medium for further solution manipulations, and the inclusion of an additional reagent channel to simplify analytical methodologies. The stopped-flow analyzers are evaluated against a background relating to parameters which are important when considering dedicated automatic chemical analysis.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Chemistry

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2014

Author dc:creator

• Walczak, Kenneth Michael

• Chemistry, Analytical

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

(UMI)AAI8127724

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/67285