This handbook is directed to the needs of scientists requiring concise overviews and targeted summaries of the main methods employed for separations. It is a work derived from the successful "Encyclopedia of Separation Science" with a new focus on the fundamentals of methods and instrumentation employed in separations. In a single source it affords access to general background material to enable the professional to quickly assimilate, sort and interpret the dense information associated with a comprehensive literature search. It is a one-stop source for information on Separation Methods. It offers general overviews for quick orientation. This book's 'Ease of use' feature is suitable for finding results fast. It offers expert coverage of major Separation Methods. It also includes coverage of Techniques for all sizes of samples, pico-level to kilo-level.