Thin Layer Chromatography involves applying a small amount of the sample onto a thin layer of adsorbent material (usually silica gel) coated on a glass or plastic plate. The plate is then placed in a solvent, and the solvent moves up the plate by capillary action, carrying the sample components with it.
TLC is a cost-effective and quick method for monitoring the progress of catalytic reactions, identifying reaction products, and assessing the purity of samples. Though less sophisticated than GC or LC, TLC provides valuable preliminary data in catalysis research.
