Includes the MICHROM™ software package on CD-ROM—to facilitate application of equations and optimize resolution with MLC systems! MICHROM is written exclusively for this volume by José Ramón Torres-Lapasió, University of Valencia, Spain. This groundbreaking reference comprehensively reviews the use of surfactant solutions at or above the critical micelle concentration (cmc) as mobile phases in liquid chromatography. A highly versatile research tool, the book is the first monograph on micellar liquid chroma-tography (MLC), employing a state-of-the-art, computer-assisted optimization methodology. Integrates MLC with other chromatographic and electrophoretic techniques using surfactants! Well-suited for training programs in optimization chemometric tools, Micellar Liquid Chromatography:

• explains how solutes are carried by micelles
• examines the critical role of the surfactant modified stationary phase
• explicates chromatographic features such as elution strength, efficiency, selectivity, and modeling capability
• discusses solutions for optimum efficiency in obtaining separations
• explores uses of mainly aqueous phases in hydrophobicity estimation
• covers methods of reducing toxicity, flammability, environmental impact, and cost
• reviews applications focusing on the rapid analysis of untreated biological samples and more!

Including a useful listing of more than 200 cmc values, 300 micellar partition coefficients, and over 800 references, tables, drawings, and equations, Micellar Liquid Chromatography is an inestimable resource for chromatographers; analytical, physical, pharmaceutical, organic, and clinical chemists and biochemists; toxicologists; medical biotechnologists; and upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines.

Review:
"...written by experienced analysts dealing with micellar separation techniques for a long time....
"...useful not only for people wanting to start analyses with micellar liquid chromatography but also for people already working in related fields such as the separation method using micelles and capillary electroresis or electrochromatography."
Chemia Analyityczna, 2000