Molecular fluorescence spectroscopy is a rapidly-evolving analytical technique with important applications in pharmaceutical and environmental analysis. This easily-accessible guide provides chemical analysts and technicians with the practical tools they need to work effectively in the field.

This text aims to give a detailed treatment of Pulsed Electrochemical Detectors (PED), which, when coupled with a HPLC system for separation, allows for the detection of bioactive compounds such as carbohydrates, amines, peptides in complex mixtures. The author discusses the advantages and applicability of PED waveforms and their optimization, aiming to provide assistance with instrument setup and troubleshooting.

A complete guide to choosing and using the best analytical technique for the job at hand

Today's new generation of spectroscopic instrumentation allows for more accurate and varied measurements than ever before. At the same time, increasingly powerful, user-friendly PC hardware and software make running those instruments relative child's play. However, although they may have solved many of the problems traditionally associated with conducting molecular spectroscopic analyses, these refinements tend to obscure inherent technical challenges which, if not taken into consideration, can...