Extraction Techniques in Analytical Sciences / Analytical Techniques in the Sciences (PDF)

This book coves one of the most important areas in analytical
sciences, extraction techniques for organic compounds in
environmental and related matrices. This text discusses all of the
key stages for analysing a sample for organic compounds from the
initial sampling protocols, the range of different extraction
techniques for solid, liquid and air samples through to the final
chromatographic analysis.

The topics covered include:

* Initial steps for solid, aqueous and air sampling.

* Extraction techniques for aqueous samples, including LLE, purge
and trap, SPE, SPME, SBSE, SDME, membrane microextraction and
MPES.

* Extraction techniques for solid samples, including Soxhlet,
'Soxtec', Shake-flask, sonication, PFE, MAE, SFE and MSPD.

* Extraction techniques for air sampling, including whole air,
enrichment approaches and desorption techniques.

* Pre-concentration approaches for post-extraction.

* Practical aspects for chromatographic analysis (GC and HPLC) of
organic compounds.

* Quality assurance aspects of analysis.

* Health and safety considerations.

Key features include:

* Up-to-date information on the latest development in extraction
techniques for organic compounds in environmental and food
matrices.

* Ideal for use as a self-study guide, as the basis of a taught
course or guided reading for new 'early-career' researchers.

* Includes a guide for the reader to other sources of
information.

Extraction Techniques in Analytical Sciences is suitable for
undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as providing an
invaluable starting point for individuals undertaking applied
research in the fields of analytical, bioanalytical, environmental
and food sciences.

The Analytical Techniques in the Sciences series of books
provides coverage of all of the major analytical techniques and
their application in the most important areas of physical, life and
materials science. Each text is presented in an open
learning/distance learning style, in which the learning objectives
are clearly identified. the reader's understanding of the material
is constantly evaluated by the use of self-assessment and
discussion questions.