Supercritical Fluid Chromatography and Extraction

Supercritical Fluid Chromatography and Extraction, Second Edition defines the concept of contemporary practice in supercritical fluid chromatography and extraction and how it should be implemented in laboratory science for analysis, isolation, and production. Supercritical fluid chromatography (SFC) is a rapidly developing laboratory technique for the separation and identification of compounds in mixtures. Significant improvements in instrumentation have rekindled interest in SFC in recent years and enhanced its standing in the scientific community. Many scientists are familiar with column liquid chromatography and its strengths and weaknesses, but the possibilities brought to the table by SFC are less well-known and are underappreciated.

Supercritical fluid extraction (SFE) has been widely used for several decades, especially in the food industry, but is now diversifying its application fields. This book is a valuable resource for chemical engineers and chemists working with supercritical fluid at both preparative and process-scale applications; this includes researchers, academics and students working in various fields. This book is also a great introduction for anyone interesting in beginning their work within the fields of SFC and SFE to consolidate their knowledge and improve their skills.

• Details method development in supercritical fluid chromatography and supercritical fluid extraction, including instrument platforms and preparative and process scale for both techniques
• Delivers comprehensive coverage of supercritical fluid chromatography and extraction in a single source
• Edited and authored by world-leading chromatography and identification extraction experts
• Includes more than 200 figures and tables which aid in the retention of key concepts, and extensive referencing indicating key research developments
• Provides multiple applications of SFE and SFC, such as environmental monitoring, food and natural product analysis, forensic science, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and bioanalysis