Books in the Analytical Techniques in the Sciences (AnTs) series

The book offers an open learning/distance learning text covering analytical techniques used in forensic science. After an introduction, chapters describe specific techniques including background theory, instrumentation, and sampling techniques, along with examples of their forensic samples.

Part of the Analytical Techniques in the Sciences Series (AnTS), this step by step guide presents the new developments which have taken place in sampling and drug profiling. * Includes case studies with full data and spectra * Features the newest drugs up to date * Shows readers how to carry out their own analysis .

The issue of quality assurance in the analytical chemistry laboratory has become of great importance in recent years. Quality Assurance in Analytical Chemistry introduces the reader to the whole concept of quality assurance.

LC-MS has become an indispensable tool for problem solving in virtually all analytical fields and is particularly useful for the separation and indentification of complex mixtures or organic/biological compounds.

This volume concentrates on the performance capabilities of instrumentation. This approach reflects the increasing emphasis on quality assurance and reliability of results and the increasing automation of machines.

Practical Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectroscopy provides an up-to-date account of inductively coupled plasmas and their use in atomic emission spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Specific applications of the use of these techniques are highlighted, including applications in environmental, food, and industrial analysis.

Covering the developments in sensor technology and electronic sensing devices, this book provides aid for those wishing to use chemical and biosensors. It covers key features and subjects that include: sensors based on both electrochemical and photometric transducers; mass-sensitive sensors; thermal-sensitive sensors; and more.

Provides an introduction for those needing to use infrared spectroscopy, explaining the fundamental aspects of this technique, how to obtain a spectrum, and how to analyze infrared data covering a wide range of applications.

Electroanalytical chemistry is the use of electrochemistry to make analytical measurements. Discussing the principles of electroanalytical chemistry, this text has clear summaries of each analytical technique and provides exercises.

Environmental concerns are now an integral part of todaya s legislation, product design and development, waste minimization and disposal. There have also been developments in the analytical techniques used for environmental analysis.

This is a low-level, distance-learning book on polymer analysis. It provides clear summaries of each analytical technique and extensive use of self-assessment questions and problems, and offers comprehensive coverage of a range of techniques used to study polymeric materials.

Provides the basic skills and information required to prepare an environmental sample for analysis. Divided into two sections, Inorganic Analysis and Organic Analysis, this book covers techniques such as atomic spectroscopy and chromatography.

This book covers all aspects of bioavailability, as related to environmental contaminants. After a discussion of the definition of bioavailability and its context, focus is placed on the role of risk assessment and bioavailability.

Increasing environmental regulations have resulted in the need for new methods of analysis for environmental samples. As an updated version to Extraction Methods for Environmental Analysis published in 1998, Extraction Techniques in Analytical Science provides the fundamentals of extraction methods in environmental organic contaminants.