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01-04-2012 | Technical Paper

A planar micro-concentrator/injector for low power consumption microchromatographic analysis of benzene and 1,3 butadiene

Authors: H. Lahlou, J.-B. Sanchez, Y. Mohsen, X. Vilanova, F. Berger, E. Llobet, X. Correig, V. Fierro, A. Celzard, I. Gràcia, C. Cané

Published in: Microsystem Technologies | Issue 4/2012

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In the present study, we present the first steps of the development of a low power consumption GC microsystem for the analysis of benzene in the presence of butadiene, involved in petrochemical industrial applications. This system is made by coupling a low power consumption planar microhotplate based on a preconcentrator with good preconcentration capability and a spiral microchromatographic column that presents a separation capability of both compounds at room temperature, when tested in front of a gas sensor. The first characterization results of the device showed a successful injection of benzene and butadiene when placed in front of the micro-separation module.

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Title: A planar micro-concentrator/injector for low power consumption microchromatographic analysis of benzene and 1,3 butadiene
Authors: H. Lahlou
J.-B. Sanchez
Y. Mohsen
X. Vilanova
F. Berger
E. Llobet
X. Correig
V. Fierro
A. Celzard
I. Gràcia
C. Cané
Publication date: 01-04-2012
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Microsystem Technologies / Issue 4/2012
Print ISSN: 0946-7076
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1858
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00542-012-1433-0

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