PDA/PMOX-EI coating was formed via one-step on inner surface of the capillary.
Melamine in milk powder was determined by PDA/PMOXA-EI coated capillary using CE.
Solvent extraction for the pretreatment of sample is not needed in this method.
CE running procedure is simple and convenient without additional NaOH rinsing step.
Our coating could be still used to detect melamine after being used for 45 days.