Abstract
Multipumping flow systems (MPFSs) are one of the most recent developments in terms of flow‐based analytical methodologies. They differ from conventional flow‐based modalities such as flow injection analysis (FIA) and sequential injection analysis (SIA) in several aspects, including manifold components and configuration, operational mode, and flow hydrodynamics. This paper presents an overview of MPFSs and discusses their basic features, including methodological implementation, operational characteristics, analytical performance, potential, and limitations. Applications to different types of samples involving different detection techniques are discussed.
Acknowledgments
The authors are grateful for the financial support of the binational consortium CNPq (Brazil)/GRICES (Portugal). Marta F. T. Ribeiro thanks FCT and FSE (III QCA) for a PhD grant.
Notes
The authors were invited to contribute this paper to a special issue of the journal entitled “Spectroscopy and Automation”. This special issue was organized by Miguel de la Guardia, Professor of Analytical Chemistry at Valencia University, Spain. The special issue was published in volume 39, issue 6.