Abstract
Chromatography has become a fundamental technique for detecting illegal drugs, providing unparalleled accuracy and flexibility in analyzing different substances, such as bodily fluids and environmental samples. This chapter explores the progression and present condition of chromatographic techniques, encompassing conventional approaches such as thin-layer chromatography (TLC) and gas chromatography (GC), as well as sophisticated high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC), frequently combined with mass spectrometry (MS) to improve sensitivity and specificity. The chapter emphasizes the crucial significance of chromatography in forensic science, law enforcement, and public health. It provides a detailed overview of the capabilities of chromatography and its future directions in combating drug misuse and trafficking.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Nanotechnology-Based Sensing Platforms for Illicit Drugs |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 221-244 |
| Number of pages | 24 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780443237409 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780443237416 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Jan 2025 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Keywords
- Chromatography
- Drug misuse
- Forensic
- Spectrometry
- Trafficking
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