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.

1. Milestones, Core Concepts and Contrasts2. High Performance Stationary Phases3. Ultrathin and Nanostructured Stationary Phases4. Instrumentation for Sample Application and Development5. Automated Multiple Development6. Forced-Flow Development7. Pressurized Planar Electrochromatography8. Theory and Instrumentation for In Situ Detection9. Derivatization10. Advances Spectroscopic Detectors for Identification and Quantification: UV-Visible, Fluorescence, FTIR and Raman11. Advanced Spectroscopic Detectors for Identification and Quantification: Mass Spectrometry12. Effects-Directed Biological Detection: Bioautography13. Solvent Selection and Method Development14. Validation of Thin-Layer Chromatographic Methods15. Separation of Lipids by Thin-Layer Chromatography16. Food Science17. Environmental Applications18. Pharmaceutical Applications19. Analysis of Herbal Medicines20. Analysis of Plant Materials21. Dyes and Inks22. Dietary Supplements