Thursday, March 24, 2011

Column dynamics for non-Langmuirian equilibrium

We often see quite complex column dynamics when equilibrium does not follow a Langmuir type (i.e. IUPAC Type I). As a matter of fact, the effects of the equilibrium isotherm shape on breakthrough curve or chromatogram are far more significant in process design, revamp and analysis. I found this interesting video does demonstrate such interesting dynamics in liquid chromatography column.