A review on chromatography and advancement in paper chromatography technique

Chromatography is a Physical separation technique in which mixture is dissolved in a mobile phase and carried through a structure holding another material called stationary phase. The separation of components depends on differential partitioning between mobile and stationary phase. Literature survey reveals that paper chromatography has been used from ancient times, especially in countries like United State for separation of organic and inorganic components. Paper chromatography is a type of analytical tool which is used for separation of colored componentsusing paper fibers (stationary phase) and solvent (mobile phase) in the atmosphere. Further, investigation should be made to make new advancement in the field of chromatography separation involving identification of types of paper used and gel permeation process.