What is supported liquid extraction (SLE)?

Supported liquid extraction (SLE) is a modern technique developed as an alternative to traditional liquid-liquid extraction.  Diatomaceous earth is used as the solid support.  A typical SLE method begins with a sample loading/absorption step, and then elution of analytes is performed using a water-immiscible solvent that has good solubility of the analytes. 

 

SLE does co-extract any interferences that share the same solubility as the analytes for the elution solvent.  Further cleanup using SPE can be performed.

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