Soxhlet extraction is one of the most popular techniques for extraction of analytes from solid materials. Since its discovery in 1879, the standard Soxhlet technique has been routinely applied in almost every analytical laboratory. Up to this day, Soxhlet extraction technique remains a standard technique to which the performance of modern extraction techniques is compared.Over the years, an intensive research on different modifications has been carried out in order to overcome the main disadvantages of conventional Soxhlet technique. New approaches of this technique have been implemented to reduce extraction times and extractant volumes.This chapter covers Soxhlet-related techniques aimed at improvement of traditional Soxhlet performance by using auxiliary energies and automation. The focus is on recent developed and commercially available modifications, which includes automated Soxhlet extraction, focused microwave-assisted Soxhlet extraction, ultrasound-assisted Soxhlet extraction, high-pressure Soxhlet extraction and fluidized bed extraction. The underlying principles, instrumentation and operational procedures are described.
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- Category
- Publikacja monograficzna
- Type
- rozdział, artykuł w książce - dziele zbiorowym /podręczniku w języku o zasięgu międzynarodowym
- Language
- angielski
- Publication year
- 2012
