Relating chromatography to separations -- Simple separation methods -- Equilibrium processes in separations -- The molecular basis of separation -- Mass transport and separation -- Chromatographic methods -- Paper chromatography -- Thin-layer chromatography -- Gas chromatography -- High-pressure liquid chromatography -- Evolving methods and method selection.
Summary
The basic objectives of this book are to: provide basic information on chromatography and separation science; show how simple extraction and partition processes provide the basis for development of chromatography and separation science; describe the role of chromatography and separation science in various fields; discuss the role of chromatography and separation science in development of new methodology; and present new evolving methods and how to select an optimum method. The book covers the fundamental physical and chemical phenomena involved in separations Provides a concise overview of the basics of transport phenomena and thermodynamics Shows the importance of chromatography within separation science.
