Advances in Lignocellulosics Characterization
Author: Argyropoulos
This book contains the work of numerous scientists from around the world and describes recent advances in the field of lignocellulosics characterization. The book details developments in spectroscopic, chromatographic and microscopic techniques that offer new levels of structural awareness. Selected figures are printed in full color to improve clarity and enhance understanding of the complex information generated from the various spectroscopic techniques.
Contents include:
Section I: Structure of Wood Components
Isolation and Characterization of Residual Lignin
Chemical Heterogeneity in Wood Lignins
Section II: Magnetic Resonance Techniques
Solution-State NMR of Lignins
Applications of Quantitative 31 P NMR to Pulping, Bleaching, and Yellowing
Recent Advances in Residual Kraft Lignins Characterization Combining 31 P NMR and Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Applications of NMR Spectroscopy to the Analysis of Wood/Adhesive Bondlines
NMR Studies on the Conformation of Polyflavanoids and their Association with Proteins
Section III: Vibrational/Rotational Spectroscopy
Use of Diffuse Reflectance UV-Visible Spectroscopy to Characterize Chormophores in Wood
An Overview of Raman Spectroscopy as Applied to Lignocellulosic Materials
Characterization of the Wettability of Wood Resin by Contact Angle Measurement and FT-Raman Spectroscopy
Section IV: Chromatographic Techniques
Molecular Weight Determination of Softwood Kraft Cellulose: Effects of Carbanilation Solvent, Hemicelluloses and Lignin
Surface Energy Characterization of Wood Particles by Contact Angle Analysis and Inverse Gas Chromatography
Chemical Analysis and Interpretation of Extractives
Section V: Microscopic and Computational Methods
Supermolecular Architecture of Wood Cell Wall Cellulose: Characterization Using Infrared Microspectroscopy and Liquid-Mode Atomic Force Microscopy Combined Experimental and Computational Studies of Lignin
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