Theory and recent applications of coacervate-based extraction techniques

• DOI: 10.1016/j.trac.2015.03.013
• Publication Date: 2015-06-13T01:02:34Z
• Authors: A. Melnyk; J. Namieśnik; L. Wolska
• Keywords: Coacervate; Sample (material); Sample Preparation

Abstract In recent years, development of sample-preparation techniques with significant advantages over conventional methods for the extraction of organic compounds from different samples became increasingly important. Coacervates emerged as promising environment-friendly alternatives for sample preparation. This review covers the basic theory of coacervates and summarizes recent applications (2010–15) of coacervates for preconcentration of organic compounds, metal ions and nanoparticles from various types of sample.