5. Glossary

Chromatographie en phase liquide; liquid chromatography

Separative technique consisting of a column filled with a stationary phase, a pump for percolating a solvent mixture, an injector and a detector.

Particules superficiellement poreuses; superficially porous particles

Chromatographic support consisting of a non-porous inner body coated with a layer of porous support particles, usually silica-based.

Biomolecules; biomolecules

Biotechnology-derived compounds (proteins, monoclonal antibodies, fusion proteins, etc.) used as drugs to treat many chronic diseases.

Fluide supercritique; supercritical fluid

Fluid (usually carbon dioxide) brought to conditions of temperature and pressure above the critical point.