ONLINE DIALYSIS CONFIGURATIONS IN FLOW-INJECTION ANALYSIS

The different configurations of on-line dialysis in flow injection ana lysis is reviewed. A short historical background is given, with refere nce to the incorporation of on-line dialysers in nonsegmented, continu ous-flow systems, mainly in the late 1960s, and the origination of flo w injection systems, in the mid to late 1970s. The basic principles of dialysis are briefly given, and dialyser design and membrane material s are discussed briefly. Development of the theoretical principles is briefly outlined in a theoretical background The dialysis process is d iscussed in terms of the functioning of the dialysis unit in a prevalv e or in-valve position, as part of the manifold or detector, or as a m icrodialysis unit in a intracerebral in-line position.