Instrumental Thin-Layer Chromatography

Instrumental Thin-Layer Chromatography delivers comprehensive coverage of this separation tool with particular emphasis on how this tool can be used in advanced laboratories and integrated into problem-solving scenarios. Significant improvements in instrumentation have outpaced the development of information resources that describe the latest state-of-the-art and demonstrate the full capabilities of TLC. This book provides a contemporary picture of the fundamentals and practical applications of TLC at a level suitable for the needs of professional scientists with interests in project management where TLC is a common tool. Compact, highly focused chapters convey essential information that defines modern TLC and how it can be effectively implemented in most areas of laboratory science. Numerous figures and tables provide access to material not normally found in a single source yet are required by working scientists.

Contributions written by recognized authoritative and visionary expertsFocuses on state-of-the-art instrumental thin-layer chromatography and advanced applications across many areasProvides guidance on the analysis of complex, dirty mixtures of compoundsOffers a cost-effective analytic technique for laboratories working under strict budgets

1. Milestones, Core Concepts and Contrasts
2. High Performance Stationary Phases
3. Ultrathin and Nanostructured Stationary Phases
4. Instrumentation for Sample Application and Development
5. Automated Multiple Development
6. Forced-Flow Development
7. Pressurized Planar Electrochromatography
8. Theory and Instrumentation for In Situ Detection
9. Derivatization
10. Advances Spectroscopic Detectors for Identification and Quantification: UV-Visible, Fluorescence, FTIR and Raman
11. Advanced Spectroscopic Detectors for Identification and Quantification: Mass Spectrometry
12. Effects-Directed Biological Detection: Bioautography
13. Solvent Selection and Method Development
14. Validation of Thin-Layer Chromatographic Methods
15. Separation of Lipids by Thin-Layer Chromatography
16. Food Science
17. Environmental Applications
18. Pharmaceutical Applications
19. Analysis of Herbal Medicines
20. Analysis of Plant Materials
21. Dyes and Inks
22. Dietary Supplements