title: High-performance chromatofocusing using linear and concave pH gradients formed with simple buffer mixtures. I. Effect of buffer composition on the gradient shape.
abstract: Numerical calculations together with simplified analytical relations based on local equilibrium theory are used to determine the factors which govern the shape of the gradient formed during chromatofocusing when simple mixtures of buffering species are employed to produce linear or concave pH gradients. The numerical and analytical development is also used to determine the relation between the gradient shape and the buffering capacities of the adsorbed and liquid phases. Experiments which verify the theoretical methods are described where internally generated, retained pH gradients of various shapes are formed using high-performance chromatography columns. The resulting experimental and theoretical basis can be employed as means for the selection of the buffer composition for use in chromatofocusing.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of Maryland Baltimore County, Baltimore 21250, USA.
authors.forename: R C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Bates
authors.forename: X
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.forename: D D
authors.initials: DD
authors.lastname: Frey
mesh_terms: D002021:Buffers; D002853:Chromatography, Liquid / Q000379:methods*; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D007525:Isoelectric Focusing / Q000379:methods; D011506:Proteins / Q000032:analysis*; D009626:Terminology as Topic
chemical_list: D002021:Buffers; D011506:Proteins