Covers modern results and procedures, and explains how to select the best separation methods and conditions. The widespread use of this rapid and powerful technique requires that it be fully understood, so that the most suitable may be determined for each possible separation problem in each possible domain of scientific research and technology. It compiles and evaluates recent results, outlines available methods, discusses how to select the best method for a particular application and provides complete coverage of the practical and molecular aspects of this popular technique Molecular Bases of Chromatographic Separation presents relevant background material and explains the influence of molecular structure on retention and separation.