Separation techniques

The session will be focused on the advances in separation sciences, especially in chromatography. It will be connected with the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the invention of chromatography by Tswett, professor of the University of Warsaw. Attention will be paid to theoretical and practical aspects of separation sciences. Applications in various areas will be considered.
Topics
Liquid chromatography (TLC, HPLC, GPC)
Gas chromatography
Electromigration techniques
Sample preparation
Columns and stationary phases

Mass spectrometry and hyphenated techniques

Mass spectrometry is playing an increasing role in both inorganic and biological analysis (proteomics). The combination of liquid chromatography or capillary electrophoresis, with an element-specific (ICP MS) or molecule specific (electrospray MS/MS) detector is becoming a fundamental analytical tool in the environment, biology and medicine. The session is devoted to the state of the art and trends in these areas.
Topics
Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry
Mass spectrometry of biomolecules
Chromatography and electrophoresis with MS detection
Metal speciation
Proteomics

Environmental analysis and monitoring

Monitoring and analysis of environmental contaminants create many challenges to because of the variety of potential analytes and their low concentrations in complex matrices. These problems can be solved owing to new more sensitive and selective detectors and sensors (including biosensors) and to new procedures for isolation and/or preconcentration of analytes prior to final determination. The session will focus on new trends and achievements in these fields.
Topics
Sampling and handling of environmental samples
Techniques of isolation and/or preconcentration of analytes
Instrumentation and automation of analytical procedures
Reference materials in environmental analysis
Biomonitoring and bioanalytics

Miniaturized analytical devices

The session will focus on perspectives and the current state of the research and development of miniaturized analytical devices. Miniaturization is a philosophy and a tool to change activities in the chemical and biological sciences at a fundamental level. One impressive example is the miniaturized system for total analysis, the so called m-TAS, which combines the achievements in micromachining and microelectronics with analytical procedures.
Topics
Miniaturized chemical sensors and biosensors
Capillary electrophoresis, on-chip electrophoretic separation
Microdetectors for capillary column systems
New principles and strategies of m-TAS systems
Applications in clinical diagnosis, process control, and environmental assessment