Solvent extraction : classical and novel approaches

The main challenge in modern solvent extraction separation is that most techniques are mainly empirical, specific and particular for narrow fields of practice and require a large degree of experimentation. This concise and modern book provides a complete overview of both solvent extraction separation techniques and the novel and unified competitive complexation/solvation theory. This novel and unified technique presented in the book provides a key for a preliminary quantitative prediction of suitable extraction systems without experimentation, thus saving researchers time and resources. Analyzes and compares both classical and new competitive models and techniques Offers a novel and unified competitive complexation / solvation theory that permits researchers to standardize some parameters, which decreases the need for experimentation at R&D Presents examples of applications in multiple disciplines such as chemical, biochemical, radiochemical, pharmaceutical and analytical separation Written by an outstanding scientist who is prolific in the field of separation science.  Read more... Part I. Conventional (Classical) Principles and Practice of Solvent Extraction -- Part II. Novel Competitive Complexation/Solvation Theory (CCST) of Solvent Extraction. Principles and Practice -- Part III. Modern and Future Trends in Fundamentals and Applications of Solvent Extraction Chapter