Analysis of the Carbon Nanotube Solid-Liquid Interface for Designing a Preparative Potential-Controlled Chromatography

Preparative potential-controlled chromatography using multi-walled carbon nanotubes as an electrode is a trending separation technology. This thesis presents a multi-variant analysis of process operating parameters on column capacity and electrical current response. Their interplay defines the specific electrochemical double layer formation in aqueous environments and controls the process performance, which finally is a trade-off of electrosorptive forces, surface interactions, and the surrounding media properties.