Advanced Separation Methods
The course will cover theoretical, practical, and investigative aspects of analytical chemistry, with a focus on the analytical chain, separation methods, method development, and validation.
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.
Information for admitted students autumn 2024
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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.
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Course structure
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.
Electrophoresis Separation Methods
Including Capillary Electrophoresis, Capillary Gel Electrophoresis, Isoelectric focussing, and Micellar Electrokinetic Chromatography (MEKC) and Method Development.
Recent Trends in Separation Techniques
Including miniaturised separation methods.
Modules
Theory: 5 ECTS
Lab: 5 ECTSTeaching format
The course includes lectures, workshops, laboratories as well as oral and written presentation.
The laboratory part of the course is carried out in small groups.
Expected learning outcome
Theoretical knowledge
- demonstrate an understanding of the importance of the analytical approach and analytical chain for qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis,
- demonstrate a knowledge in the fundamental principles underpinning the separation of chemicals,
- describe instruments and instrument components used for chemical separations,
- explain the principles of method optimisation for analytical separations,
- critically evaluate the merit of different separation techniques and their application, discuss the benefits of several separation techniques,
Lab skills
- propose and optimise sample preparation and separation techniques relevant to real-world analytical chemistry challenges,
- solve and troubleshoot practical challenges with operating separation instrumentation,
- show competence in the operation of analytical separation instruments by effectively applying academic knowledge in a laboratory,
- utilise key research tools, such as online information retrieval, to plan laboratory projects
- manipulate and interpret analytical data,
- communicate experimental findings at a professional standard to peers,
- write coherent reports of experimental work carried out in the laboratory,
- conducted work in teams.
Assessment
Theory: Written exam
Lab: Written lab reportsExamination in English
Examiner
Nicole Pamme
nicole.pamme@mmk.su.seIoannis Sadiktsis (course coordinator)
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Schedule
The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course. -
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Contact
Course coordinatorIoannis Sadiktsis
Chemistry Section & Student Affairs Office- Visiting address
Arrhenius laboratory, room M345
Svante Arrhenius väg 16 A-D
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Student administrator
International coordinator
Study advisor
Director of studies
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Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 09.00-11.30 and 12.30-15.00
- Phone hours
Monday and Wednesday 10.00-11.30 and 12.30-15.00
