CEC offers several advantages over traditional chromatographic and electrophoretic techniques:
1. High Efficiency: The narrow peaks produced by EOF lead to high efficiency and better resolution. 2. Low Sample and Solvent Consumption: The technique requires minimal amounts of sample and solvent, making it cost-effective and environmentally friendly. 3. Versatility: CEC can separate a wide range of analytes, including small organic molecules, peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids. 4. Enhanced Selectivity: The combination of electrophoretic and chromatographic principles provides enhanced selectivity for complex mixtures.
