Chromatographic methods for the isolation, separation and characterisation of dissolved organic matter.
This review presents an overview of the separation techniques applied to the complex challenge of dissolved organic matter characterisation. The review discusses methods for isolation of dissolved organic matter from natural waters, and the range of separation techniques used to further fractionate this complex material. The review covers both liquid and gas chromatographic techniques, in their various modes, and electrophoretic based approaches. For each, the challenges that the separation and fractionation of such an immensely complex sample poses is critically reviewed.
Australian Centre for Research on Separation Sciences (ACROSS), University of Tasmania, Private Bag 75, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia 7001. Brett.Paull@utas.edu.au.
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Sandron
Alfonso
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Rojas
Richard
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Wilson
Noel W
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Davies
Paul R
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Haddad
Robert A
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Shellie
Pavel N
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Nesterenko
Brian P
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Kelleher
Brett
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Paull
D005591:Chemical Fractionation / Q000379:methods; D002849:Chromatography, Gas / Q000379:methods; D004784:Environmental Monitoring / Q000379:methods*; D006812:Humic Substances / Q000032:analysis*; D014873:Water Pollutants / Q000032:analysis*
D006812:Humic Substances; D014873:Water Pollutants