chapter 1 Introduction and History -- chapter 2 Mechanism and Theory -- chapter 3 Sorbents, Layers, and Precoated Plates -- chapter 4 Obtaining Material for TLC and Sample Preparation -- chapter 5 Application of Samples -- chapter 6 Solvent Systems -- chapter 7 Development Techniques -- chapter 8 Detection and Visualization -- chapter 9 Qualitative Evaluation and Documentation -- chapter 10 Quantification -- chapter 11 Reproducibility and Validation of Results -- chapter 12 Preparative Layer Chromatography -- chapter 13 Radiochemical Techniques -- chapter 14 Basic TLC Design and TLC of Organic Dyes -- chapter 15 Lipids -- chapter 16 Amino Acids -- chapter 17 Carbohydrates -- chapter 18 Natural Pigments -- chapter 19 Vitamins -- chapter 20 Nucleic Acid Derivatives -- chapter 21 Steroids and Terpinoids -- chapter 22 Pharmaceuticals -- chapter 23 Miscellaneous Applications -- chapter Directory of Manufacturers and Sources of Standards, Sample Preparation Supplies, and TLC Instruments, Plates, and Reagents -- chapter 42 8 Glossary.