Accelerating students’ learning of chromatography with an experiential module on process development and scaleup
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Journal Article
Abstract
The objective of the presented module is to train students with no background in process development and scaleup of chromatographic processes to a high level of competency within 40 contact hours. The key pedagogical approach is “progression” where students’ capabilities are gradually built up with appropriate scaffolding provided at each stage of their learning. The module is broken up into three steps, with each step covering a different aspect of chromatography. Knowledge gained in one step is the foundation for work in the next. In the first step, students investigate several chromatographic column packing materials and perform a solvent selection process. Design of experiment (DOE) to systematically vary process parameters for method development is introduced in the second step. In the last step, students use a preparative-LC system to perform a larger-scale separation. Students explore different scale-up scenarios, including volume fraction collection and column overloading. Pedagogic outcomes of the module were determined through surveys, interviews, and personal interaction during the study. Results clearly indicate that students engaged well with the module while meeting overall learning objectives. The module is equally suitable for third- or fourth-year university students or industry practitioners unfamiliar with chromatography as part of continuing professional development.
Date Issued
2020-04-14
Date Acceptance
2020-02-21
Citation
Journal of Chemical Education, 2020, 97 (4), pp.1001-1007
ISSN
0021-9584
Publisher
American Chemical Society
Start Page
1001
End Page
1007
Journal / Book Title
Journal of Chemical Education
Volume
97
Issue
4
Copyright Statement
© 2020 American Chemical Society and Division of Chemical Education, Inc. This document is the Accepted Manuscript version of a Published Work that appeared in final form in Journal of Chemical Education, after peer review and technical editing by the publisher. To access the final edited and published work see https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jchemed.9b01076
Subjects
03 Chemical Sciences
13 Education
Education
Publication Status
Published
Date Publish Online
2020-03-04