Mechanisation in sample preparation by microwaves: the state-of-the-art

Abstract

This review presents the latest advances of the mechanisation in sample preparation using microwave oven. The fundamental principles of microwaves field interaction with matter are presented, followed by the basic principles of microwave equipment construction. Hyphenation of microwave oven with flow injection analysis or robotic are discussed as well as some metodological difficulties and solutions by its implementation.

mechanisation; microwave; flow injection; on-line sample preparation; robotics