Welcome to the FFF Community
A Community Platform for Advancing Field-Flow Fractionation
“In 1965 I started off in a new direction: I developed the concept of a chromatographic-like system in which retention is established and controlled by an external field rather than by the stationary phase. This system, which we call field-flow fractionation (FFF) extends the range of chromatography upwards to include macromolecules and particles of almost every type and size, from 0.001 to 10 um and beyond. […] I will add no more, for the story of FFF belongs more in the future than in the past.” J. Calvin Giddings, 1979. [1]
Almost 60 years ago, a new technique was born, and as predicted by its inventor Giddings himself, it developed significantly over the years.
On this homepage we want to give you an overview. We will introduce you to the Steering Board Members and the Young Scientists of FFF and will keep you up-to-date on upcoming Events and Conferences. In Resources, you can find information on general FFF principles and sub-techniques of FFF, dive into our Paper of the Month, or explore job and career opportunities in the field. Please don’t hesitate to Get in touch with us – we are looking forward to hearing from you!
[1] J. Calvin Giddings (1979) Journal of Chromatography Library, 17, 87-98.
Latest News
Call for abstracts: isFFF2026!
We’re excited to celebrate 60 years of Field-Flow Fractionation!
Please read the personal invitation from Wyatt Vreeland (Symposium Chair) and check the updated website for the latest information on isFFF 2026 — especially registration and abstract submission.
Book Release: Field-Flow Fractionation: Principles and Applications
After years of hard, dedicated work, it’s finally here! The long-awaited book Field-Flow Fractionation: Principles and Applications has been published, a milestone for the FFF community that many of us have been waiting for. Available from March 2026 via Wiley-VCH, this volume is set to become a key reference for both newcomers and experienced practitioners.
Secure your copy here and be among the first to have it on your shelf!
Introducing Our “Paper of the Month” Feature!
We are excited to announce the “Paper of the Month” section! Regularly, we will spotlight cutting-edge research and recent publications that drive innovation in Field-Flow Fractionation (FFF).
Check it out here: Resources – Featured Papers
Have questions about FFF or our community? Let us know!