electrokinetic chromatography: theory, instrumentation and applications
ute pyell
Synopsis "electrokinetic chromatography: theory, instrumentation and applications"
this book aims to bring together a thorough theoretical description of the method, an overview on the current status of the various forms of electrokinetic capillary chromatography as well as looking forward into future developments. it is of interest not only for the advanced user but also for novices in the field, graduate students in analytical chemistry and all those who are interested in establishing an ekc method. proposed contents: introduction; separation principles theory, resolution optimization with ionic micelles, determination of critical micelle concentrations, characterization of surfactant selectivities, mixed micelles, computer-assisted resolution optimization based on physicochemical parameters, statistical optimization schemes, microemulsion electrokinetic chromatography, polymeric pseudostationary phases and dendrimers, liposome electrokinetic chromatography, pseudostationary ion-exchange phases, chiral separations, the separation carrier concept; instrumentation general, partial filling technique, laser-induced fluorescence detection, amperometric detection, photothermal detection, indirect detection, coupling to mass spectrometry, microfluidic devices; on-line enrichment stacking, sweeping, ph-junction, transient isotachophoresis; applications - matrix effects/sample preparation, pharmaceutical analysis, analysis of body fluids, analysis of food and beverages, forensic analysis, chiral analysis, environmental analysis, bioanalysis, validation chapters will also discuss: computer-based resolution optimization schemes, important areas of application, novel pseudostationary phases, on-line sample concentration techniques, sensitive detection concepts, and the applicability of ekc with miniaturized chip devices.
