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This chapter is intended as a basic introduction to microchip-based capillary electrophoresis to set the scene for newcomers and give pointers to reference material.
An outline of some commonly used setups and key concepts is given, many of which are explored in greater depth in later chapters.
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Hendrickx, S., de Malsche, W., Cabooter, D. (2015). An Overview of the Use of Microchips in Electrophoretic Separation Techniques: Fabrication, Separation Modes, Sample Preparation Opportunities, and On-Chip Detection. In: Van Schepdael, A. (eds) Microchip Capillary Electrophoresis Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 1274. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-2353-3_1
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