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Temperature programming and gradient elution in reversed-phase chromatography with packed capillary columns

M H Chen1, C Horváth

  • 1Department of Chemical Engineering, Yale University, New Haven, CT 06520-8286, USA.

Journal of Chromatography. A
|January 7, 1998
PubMed
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Temperature programming in reversed-phase HPLC offers an alternative to gradient elution for fine-tuning separations. This method provides similar retention control to acetonitrile concentration changes, enhancing resolution for complex mixtures.

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Area of Science:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Chromatography

Background:

  • Reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) is a key separation technique.
  • Anisocratic elution modes, including gradient elution, are commonly used for complex separations.
  • Packed capillary columns offer advantages in sensitivity and solvent consumption.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare temperature programming and gradient elution in RP-HPLC using packed capillary columns.
  • To investigate the impact of temperature and mobile phase composition on analyte retention.
  • To evaluate temperature programming as an alternative or adjunct to gradient elution for enhanced separation.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized 180-micron I.D. fused-silica capillary columns packed with 6-micron ODS-silica.
  • Evaluated retention factors of alkylbenzenes across varying acetonitrile concentrations (60-80%) and temperatures (30-80°C).

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  • Employed temperature programming and gradient elution for comparative analysis and protein separation.

    • Main Results:

    • A 5°C temperature change was found to have an effect on retention comparable to a 1% change in acetonitrile concentration.
    • Temperature programming demonstrated similar chromatographic performance to gradient elution for alkylbenzenes.
    • Temperature programming successfully separated beta-lactoglobulins and enhanced the resolution of a four-protein mixture when used with gradient elution.

    Conclusions:

    • Temperature programming is a viable alternative to gradient elution for RP-HPLC with packed capillary columns within a specific elution strength range.
    • Temperature programming can be used adjunctively with gradient elution for fine-tuning retention and improving resolution of closely related macromolecules.
    • This study highlights the utility of temperature programming for optimizing chromatographic separations.