Combining microfluidics and FT-IR spectroscopy : towards spatially resolved information on chemical processes

Adeline Perro (1) , Gwenaelle Lebourdon (1) , Sarah Henry (2) , Sophie Lecomte (2) , Laurent Servant (1) , Samuel Marre (3)

1 ISM - Institut des Sciences Moléculaires
2 CBMN - Chimie et Biologie des Membranes et des Nanoobjets
3 ICMCB - Institut de Chimie de la Matière Condensée de Bordeaux

This review outlines the combination of infrared spectroscopy and continuous microfluidic processes. FTIR spectroscopy gives access to the microscopic chemical composition of samples, which can be correlated with their macroscopic properties. This approach is widely used in chemistry or biology to get insights into reactive media. Meanwhile, the miniaturization of flow chemical reactors offers many advantages such as the small amount of products used or the versatility of the reactors. Coupling these two approaches creates major opportunities for the analytical field, although it raises additional challenges. Emphasis is placed on the most recent developments and limitations concerning the integration of infrared spectroscopy techniques within microfluidic devices, while current applications and future opportunities will be discussed.

Domaines: Matériaux

Adeline Perro, Gwenaelle Lebourdon, Sarah Henry, Sophie Lecomte, Laurent Servant, et al.. Combining microfluidics and FT-IR spectroscopy : towards spatially resolved information on chemical processes. Reaction Chemistry & Engineering, 2016, 1 (6), pp.577-594. ⟨10.1039/c6re00127k⟩. ⟨hal-01415473⟩