Rapid Separations of Complex Mixtures

Dear Colleagues,

This special issue focuses on fast separations of complex mixtures, broadly defined. Authors are encouraged to think about how they have optimized methods for speed. As complex mixtures are the topic, short retention times are not necessarily a requirement.  If the mixture is complex or if selectivity is low, a faster separation may require longer time. Speed optimization may also include the sample preparation method, automation and/or sample management that increases analytical throughput.  Methods involving speed optimization in GC, HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS, SFC, CE, related chromatographic methods and sample preparation are welcome.  Please focus your writing on how you optimized the method or process for speed or for more rapid separation, overall analysis or sample throughput. Please feel free to contact the editor if you have questions or wish to discuss an idea. 

Dr. Nicholas H. Snow
Guest Editor

Manuscript Submission Information

Manuscripts should be submitted online at www.mdpi.com by registering and logging in to this website. Once you are registered, click here to go to the submission form. Manuscripts can be submitted until the deadline. All submissions that pass pre-check are peer-reviewed. Accepted papers will be published continuously in the journal (as soon as accepted) and will be listed together on the special issue website. Research articles, review articles as well as short communications are invited. For planned papers, a title and short abstract (about 250 words) can be sent to the Editorial Office for assessment.

Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Separations is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.

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