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
Deadline Extension for Abstract Submission!
Good news: the deadline for abstract submission has been extended to April 15, 2026.
We encourage all interested friends of FFF to make use of the additional time and submit their contributions.
More information under isFFF 2026 and especially here: registration and abstract submission.
A New Milestone for FFF: ISO 21362:2026 Published
The new international standard sets the first unified framework for AF4 and CF3 in nanomaterial analysis.
ISO 21362:2026 represents an important step toward more consistent and reliable application of FFF methods and provides valuable guidance for both new and experienced users.
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!