Chromatography Techniques
Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Introduction to Chromatography. 2. Paper Chromatography. 3. Thin Layer Chromatography. 4. Liquid-Liquid Partition Chromatography. 5. Adsorption Chromatography. 6. Column Chromatography. 7. Gel Chromatography or Gel Permeation Chromatography. 8. Ion Exchange Chromatography. 9. High Performance (Pressure) Liquid Chromatography. 10. Gas Chromatography. 11. Calibration of HPLC and GC. 12. Calibration of GC. 13. Method Validation. 14. Instrument Qualification. 15. Troubleshooting. Index.
Chromatography and its Principles offer an in-depth exploration of both the fundamental and advanced concepts of chromatographic techniques. Designed for students, researchers, and professionals in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, and related fields, this 2025 edition guides readers through the science of separation from classic methods like paper and thin-layer chromatography to modern, high-precision techniques such as high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC), and ion chromatography. Packed with clear explanations, practical insights, and contemporary applications, this book is an essential resource for anyone seeking mastery in the art and science of separation.
Key Features:
Core Principles: In-depth exploration of retention mechanisms, including partition, adsorption, ion-exchange, and size-exclusion, supported by thermodynamic derivations and real-world case studies.
Practical Guidance: Step-by-step protocols for method development, optimization, and troubleshooting, with emphasis method validation.
Modern Applications: Chapters on multidimensional chromatography, like pesticide residues in food matrices.
Visual Aids: excel spread sheets given where living examples have been given for solving ensnarement of uncertainty.
Pedagogical Tools: At the end-of-chapter numerical have been given with solution for deep insight.