The utilization of open-source microcontroller boards and single-board computers in liquid chromatography

J Sep Sci. 2024 May;47(9-10):e2400111. doi: 10.1002/jssc.202400111.

Abstract

Electronic system control of analytical instrumentation remains a critical aspect of modern measurement science. Within the field of liquid chromatography (LC), this is especially relevant for automation, module operation, detection, data acquisition, and data analysis. Increasingly, home-built analytical tools used for liquid-phase separations rely upon open-source microcontrollers and single-board computers to aid in simplifying these operations. In this review, we detail literature reported within the past 5 years in which these types of devices were used to advance various aspects of the LC research field, including sample preparation, instrument control, and data collection.

Keywords: liquid chromatography; microcontroller; open‐source; single‐board computer.

Publication types

  • Review