Forensic Chemistry and Biochemistry

Capillary Electrophoresis in Forensic Chemistry

Capillary electrophoresis (CE) has had the most impact in the field of forensic biology, especially in the field of DNA analysis, but it has also found use in forensic chemical analysis in general. Because of its exceptional separating ability, CE is appealing for forensic applications (up to millions of theoretical plates). It can be used to determine inorganic ions, small organic molecules, chiral compounds, macromolecules, and intact viruses and cells, among other chemical substances.