“…Flow based methods can be recognized as a universal tool for automation of a wide variety of analytical procedures, including DLLME [18,19]. Recently, there have been several approaches suggested for the implementation of various DLLME modes in flow systems, based on microcolumn phase separation [20], in-syringe approach [21], coupling with flow-batch sequential injection [22] and stepwise injection [23] systems, as well as, magnetic stirring [24]. However, to the best of our knowledge, the automation of EA-DLLME has not been reported yet.…”