Applications of nanomaterials in liquid chromatography: Opportunities for separation with high efficiency and selectivity

Abstract

During recent decades, great efforts have been made to improve the chemical stability, selectivity, and separation efficiency of stationary phases in liquid chromatography. Significant progress has been achieved, especially after the introduction of nanomaterials into separation science. This review covers the applications of nanomaterials playing various roles in liquid chromatography. Future possibilities for developing nanomaterial-based stationary phases are also discussed. © 2006 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim.