Advanced Separation Methods

About this programme

We will cover the analytical approach, i.e. the full analytical workflow from defining the task, developing an analytical method, taking a sample, preparing the sample, carrying out an instrumental analysis, and finally reporting a result. A particular focus will be on analytical separation methods such as gas and liquid chromatography as well as electrophoresis, from a deep understanding of the underpinning principles behind the separation to applying these in practical laboratory projects. This course at the start of the Master Program in Analytical Chemistry will give the foundation for further specialization to become an analytical chemist, combining experimental method development with deeper theoretical understanding of important analytical processes. This course can only be taken by students doing the masters program in analytical chemistry, or by exchange students after approval by course coordinator. The course features lectures, workshops, laboratory project work, oral and written presentation of scientific work within the following subjects: Sampling Methods to obtain and store representative samples from solid, liquid and gaseous matrixes. Sample Preparation Methods Such as pre-concentration or purification methods to allow sample introduction into a chosen analysis instrument. Chromatography Separation Methods Including Gas Chromatography (GC), Liquid Chromatography (LC), Supercritical Fluid Chromatography (SFC), Ion Chromatography (IC), Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) as well as Multidimensional Techniques. This will also include Method Development.