Analysis of inorganic species in environmental samples by capillary electrophoresis

The use of capillary electrophoresis for the determination of inorganic spe cies in environmental samples is reviewed. Topics covered include the separ ation of inorganic anions, inorganic cations, transition metal cations and organometals in different environmental matrices, such as atmospheric depos ition, atmospheric aerosols, gases, natural waters, waste waters, soil, sed iment and marine biological samples. Cited literature is gathered according to the type of matrix, so that the focus is on the discussion of matrix ef fects rather than on the method development for a single class of compounds . For each matrix, surveyed methods are tabulated in order to assist the me thod selection. Innovative applications of capillary electrophoresis to adv anced environmental research an also emphasised. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.