Nanomaterials have a broad range of attributes that can be quite valuable in chromatographic separations.   Our group has recently illustrated the effective use of polymers, carbon, and silica nanofibers for chromatographic separations.    Interesting positive attributes such as significantly improved efficiency and improved speed of analysis were well documented.  This talk illustrates the next steps to the development of high performance nanofibrous separation technologies.   For example, nanoscale and molecular level ordering improved the efficiency and speed of analysis more so that the original technology.   As further advancements occur, fundamental studies on the molecular basis for these improvements are providing insights into the possibility of new future designs of nanofibrous materials.  Results of these preliminary fundamental studies will also be described.

Selective nanofibrous materials for chromatographic separations

245th National Meeting (2013)

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