Chapter 1: Common Physical Techniques Used in Purification

• Abstract
• Introduction
• The Question of Purity
• Safety Precautions Associated with the Purification of Laboratory Chemicals
• Methods of Purification of Reagents and Solvents
• Useful Websites

Chapter 2: Chemical Methods Used in Purification

• Abstract
• General Remarks
• Removal of Traces of Metals from Reagents
• Use of Metal Hydrides
• Purification via Derivatives
• General Methods for the Purification of Classes of Compounds
• General Procedures for the Purification of some Classes of Organic Compounds

Chapter 3: Purification of Organic Chemicals

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Aliphatic Compounds
• Alicyclic Compounds
• Aromatic Compounds
• Heterocyclic Compounds
• Miscellaneous As, B, P, Si, S, Se and Te Compounds

Chapter 4: Purification of Inorganic and Metal-Organic Chemicals

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Inorganic Compounds
• Highly Toxic
• Metal-Organic Compounds

Chapter 5: Catalysts

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Catalysts—Part 1
• Catalysts—Part 2

Chapter 6: Purification of Biochemicals

• Abstract
• Introduction
• AMINO ACIDS and PEPTIDES
• Proteins, enzymes, DNA and RNA
• Carbohydrates
• Carotenoids
• Steroids

Chapter 7: Nanomaterials and Nanotechnology

• Abstract
• Introduction
• Identification and Measurement of Nanomaterials
• Fullerenes and Related Substances
• Carbon Nanotubes (CNTs) and Related Materials
• Graphene Materials
• Self Assembled Monolayers (SAMs)
• Diamond Nanomaterials
• Solvent Resistant Nano Filters (SRNF)
• Nano Metals and Metal Derivatives
• Some Organic and Metal-Organic Compounds Used in Nanotechnology
• Safety Issues