Snyder and Kirkland’s Introduction to Modern Liquid Chromatography has long represented the premier reference to HPLC. This Third Edition, with John Dolan as added coauthor, addresses important improvements in columns and equipment, as well as major advances in our understanding of HPLC separation, our ability to solve problems that were troublesome in the past, and the application of HPLC for new kinds of samples.

This carefully considered Third Edition maintains the strengths of the previous edition while significantly modifying its organization in light of recent research and experience. The text begins by introducing the reader to HPLC, its use in relation to other modern separation techniques, and its history, then leads into such specific topics as:

• The basis of HPLC separation and the general effects of different experimental conditions
• Equipment and detection
• The column—the “heart” of the HPLC system
• Reversed-phase separation, normal-phase chromatography, gradient elution, two-dimensional separation, and other techniques
• Computer simulation, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and method validation and quality control
• The separation of large molecules, including both biological and synthetic polymers
• Chiral separations, preparative separations, and sample preparation
• Systematic development of HPLC separations—new to this edition
• Troubleshooting tricks, techniques, and case studies for both equipment and chromatograms

Thoroughly revised and expanded, this new edition of the best-selling reference brings the reader completely up-to-date on the newest HPLC methods. Since the publication of the first edition of this critically acclaimed work, HPLC methods have evolved dramatically with increasingly more complex sample types being analyzed. Written by the preeminent authorities on HPLC, Practical HPLC Method Development reflects the latest advances in the technology and applications of this highly popular analytical method and provides both an exceptional reference and practical introduction to the field of HPLC.

This title also incorporates updated discussions of fundamental systems components and practical issues associated with HPLC that were originally introduced in Snyder and Kirkland’s classic work Introduction to Modern Liquid Chromatography. Practical HPLC Method Development represents an ideal instructional tutorial for scientists and students who are just beginning to work with HPLC. The practice-oriented coverage will benefit the experienced analyst as well in developing better HPLC methods faster.

This book takes the mystery out of the practice of gradient elution and helps remove barriers to the practical application of this important separation technique. It presents a systematic approach to the current understanding of gradient elution, describing theory, methodology, and applications across many of the fields that use liquid chromatography as a primary analytical tool.

This up-to-date, practical, and comprehensive treatment of gradient elution:

• Provides specific, step-by-step recommendations for developing a gradient separation for any sample
• Describes the best approach for troubleshooting problems with gradient methods
• Guides the reader on the equipment used for gradient elution
• Lists which conditions should be varied first during method development, and explains how to interpret scouting gradients
• Explains how to avoid problems in transferring gradient methods

With a focus on the use of linear solvent strength (LSS) theory for predicting gradient LC behavior and separations by reversed-phase HPLC, High-Performance Gradient Elution gives every chromatographer access to this useful tool.

A comprehesive yet concise guide to Modern HPLC

Written for practitioners by a practitioner, Modern HPLC for Practicing Scientists is a concise text which presents the most important High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) fundamentals, applications, and developments. It describes basic theory and terminology for the novice, and reviews relevant concepts, best practices, and modern trends for the experienced practitioner. Moreover, the book serves well as an updated reference guide for busy laboratory analysts and researchers.

Topics covered include:

• HPLC operation
• Method development
• Maintenance and troubleshooting
• Modern trends in HPLC such as quick-turnaround and “greener” methods
• Regulatory aspects

While broad in scope, this book focuses particularly on reversed-phase HPLC, the most common separation mode, and on applications for the pharmaceutical industry, the largest user segment. Accessible to both novice and intermedate HPLC users, information is delivered in a straightforward manner illustrated with an abundance of diagrams, chromatograms, tables, and case studies, and supported with selected key references and Web resources.

With intuitive explanations and clear figures, Modern HPLC for Practicing Scientists is an essential resource for practitioners of all levels who need to understand and utilize this versatile analytical technology

An in-depth guide to HPLC column technology High-performance liquid chromatography and its derivative techniques have become the dominant analytical separation tools in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and food industries; environmental laboratories; and therapeutic drug monitoring. Although the column is the heart of the HPLC instrument and essential to its success, until now, no book has focused on the theory and practice of column technology. HPLC Columns provides thorough, state-of-the-art coverage of HPLC column technology for the practicing technician and academician alike. Along with a comprehensive discussion of the chemical and physical processes of the HPLC column, it includes fundamental principles, separation mechanisms and available technologies, column selection criteria, and special techniques.

Completely revised and updated, this text provides an easy-to-read guide to the concept of mass spectrometry and demonstrates its potential and limitations. Written by internationally recognised experts and utilising “real life” examples of analyses and applications, the book presents real cases of qualitative and quantitative applications of mass spectrometry. Unlike other mass spectrometry texts, this comprehensive reference provides systematic descriptions of the various types of mass analysers and ionisation, along with corresponding strategies for interpretation of data. The book concludes with a comprehensive 3000 references.
This multi-disciplined text covers the fundamentals as well as recent advance in this topic, providing need-to-know information for researchers in many disciplines including pharmaceutical, environmental and biomedical analysis who are utilizing mass spectrometry.