Book Release: Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis by Dr. Hrusikesh Banichul stands out as a comprehensive and authoritative text for students, researchers, and professionals in the chemical sciences. Published by Astitva Prakashan, this book offers an in-depth understanding of the principles, instrumentation, and applications of modern analytical techniques that shape today’s research and industry.
The book begins with an insightful overview of analytical chemistry and the evolution of instrumental methods, laying a strong conceptual foundation for learners. From there, it delves deeply into a wide range of spectroscopic techniques — including UV-Visible, Infrared (IR), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR), Raman, Mass, Fluorescence, Electron Paramagnetic Resonance, Mössbauer, and Photoelectron spectroscopies. Each method is explained with clarity, supported by diagrams, examples, and discussions on its analytical significance.
A key strength of the book lies in its detailed treatment of separation and electroanalytical methods, such as chromatography and polarography, essential tools in both academic and industrial laboratories. Further chapters explore atomic and elemental analysis techniques like atomic absorption spectroscopy, flame photometry, and inductively coupled plasma spectrometry (ICP) — vital for modern materials, pharmaceutical, and environmental studies.
Going beyond classical methods, Dr. Banichul incorporates comprehensive sections on thermal and materials characterization techniques including TGA-DTA, differential scanning calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence, and electron microscopy (SEM and TEM). These topics make the book particularly useful for those involved in research and industrial quality control, bridging the gap between theory and real-world application.
Written in a clear and accessible style, Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis caters to undergraduate and postgraduate students of chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields. Its balanced structure — integrating theoretical background with practical insight — makes it equally valuable for researchers, analysts, and professionals working in laboratories and industries.
What makes this book stand apart is its holistic approach. Dr. Banichul doesn’t merely describe instruments — he helps readers understand why a specific method is used, how to interpret results, and what its limitations and advantages are. This approach empowers readers to select the right analytical technique for their scientific problems.
The author, Dr. Hrusikesh Banichul, brings over 15 years of extensive experience in academic teaching, industrial research, and applied R&D. A Ph.D. scholar from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, his professional journey spans green chemistry, catalysis, environmental monitoring, and industrial process development. His teaching philosophy emphasizes clarity, application, and sustainable science — qualities that shine throughout this book.
With its exhaustive coverage and lucid presentation, Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis promises to become an essential reference for anyone passionate about analytical chemistry — an indispensable companion in the pursuit of scientific precision.