Chiral Recognition in Separation Methods

The importance of chiral selection both for preparative as well as analytical separations, particularly for pharmaceutical applications, is underlined by numerous publications in this field. Here, for the first time a team of experienced experts from industry and academe presents a comprehensive review of the various mechanisms of chiral selection. A better understanding of these mechanisms is crucial for the improvement of separation processes and the development of new applications. Coverage of this book includes different separation methods, such as liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, or the application of chiral ionic liquids. Various chiral selectors are discussed, including bonded cyclodextrins and polysaccharide-based selectors.