Analytical Applications of Matrix Isolation Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

A review of analytical applications of matrix isolation Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy is presented. The characteristics of matrix isolation spectroscopy are discussed along with practical techniques for obtaining analytically useful results. A few studies relating to matrix isolation used in conjunction with Raman and conventional IR spectroscopy are reviewed. The majority of analytical applications of matrix isolation vibrational spectroscopy has entailed the use of FT-IR techniques. Qualitative and quantitative results from a number of sample types are presented. The coupling of matrix isolation vibrational spectroscopy with chromatographic separations is reviewed.