Handbook of Solid Phase Microextraction Author:Janusz Pawliszyn This 400-page book contains a comprehensive description of the fundamental principles of solid phase microextraction, recent applications, SPME devices and details of analytical procedures published to date. SPME protocols are presented in a step-by-step fashion, outlining useful tips and potential pitfalls. The important steps of SPME method de... more »velopment, optimization and calibration are clearly discussed to assist new users of the technology. This handbook enables researchers at all stages of their careers to effectively apply this convenient and solvent-free sample preparation to solve their analytical challenges in an effective way. This up-to-date handbook contains 13 chapters. Topics covered include: theory of SPME; SPME devices and fibre coatings; commercial devices and coatings, automated SPME systems; calibration of extraction step; SPME method development; ligand-receptor binding; in-vivo SPME Reviews of different application areas include: environmental; food and fragrance; forensic and drug analysis; SPME protocols. Also included: a CD with SPME presentations and a description of introductory experiments helpful in designing courses and lectures on the topic.« less