Analytical techniques and methods for biomass. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Sílvio Vaz, Jr., editor.
• Other Names: Vaz, Sílvio
• Contents: Preface; Contents; Contributors; Chapter 1: The Use of Analytical Chemistry to Understand Biomass; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Plant Biomass Diversity and Composition; 1.3 Chemical Analysis and Its Application in Biomass Study; 1.4 Sustainability and Economic Aspects of Analytical Chemistry; 1.5 Conclusions; References; Chapter 2: Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis of Lignins from Different Sources and Isolation Methods for an Application as a Biobased Chemical Resource and Polymeric Material; 2.1 Introduction and Research Question; 2.2 The Understanding of the Lignin Structure 2.3 Current Level of Research2.3.1 Lignin; 2.3.2 Recovery of Lignin; 2.3.2.1 Organosolv Process; 2.3.2.2 Steam Explosion; 2.3.3 Use of Lignins; 2.3.4 Lignin Analytics; 2.3.5 Prerequisites for Lignin Properties from Literature Values, for Use in Polyurethanes (Thermoplastic/Thermosetting); 2.3.6 Prerequisites for Lignin Properties from Literature Values, for Use in PF Resins; 2.4 Analytical Data; 2.4.1 Purity and Fractional Yield of Lignin: LigSteam vs OBL_1 and OBL_2; 2.4.2 Solubility; 2.4.3 Physico-chemical Characteristics of Organosolv Derived Lignin 2.4.3.1 Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectroscopy2.4.3.2 31P NMR Spectroscopy; 2.4.3.3 Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA); 2.4.3.4 Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC); 2.4.3.5 Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC); 2.4.3.6 Pyrolysis GC/MS; 2.5 Summary; 2.6 Analytical Methods; 2.6.1 Purity, Ash and Sugar Contents; 2.6.2 Solubility; 2.6.3 FT-IR Spectroscopy; 2.6.4 31P NMR Spectroscopy; 2.6.5 SEC; 2.6.6 TGA; References; Chapter 3: Analyses of Biomass Fibers by XRD, FT-IR, and NIR; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 X-Ray Powder Diffraction; 3.2.1 Theory; 3.2.1.1 Crystallinity 3.2.1.2 Cellulose Crystallinity3.2.2 Cellulose Crystallinity Index; 3.2.3 X-Ray Powder Diffraction Applications; 3.2.3.1 Crystallinity Index of Materials; 3.2.3.2 Crystallinity Changes During Drying; 3.2.3.3 Changes in Crystallinity Due to Physicochemical Pretreatments; 3.3 Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy; 3.3.1 Theory; 3.3.1.1 The Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer; 3.3.1.2 The Development of Effective Sample Analysis Techniques; 3.3.1.3 Spectral Interpretation; 3.3.2 Spectra of Cellulose, Hemicellulose, and Lignin; 3.3.2.1 Cellulose; 3.3.2.2 Hemicellulose; 3.3.2.3 Lignin 3.3.3 Comparing Compositions of Different Materials by FT-IR3.3.4 Monitoring Changes in Fiber Structure by FT-IR Due to Pretreatments; 3.4 Near Infrared Spectroscopy; 3.4.1 Theory; 3.4.2 NIR Applications; 3.4.3 Recent Advances; References; Chapter 4: Molecular Properties and Functions of Humic Substances and Humic-Like Substances (HULIS) from Biomass and Their Transformation Products; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry; 4.2.1 Pyrolysis and Thermochemolysis; 4.2.2 Derivatization Followed by Reductive Cleavage; 4.3 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
• Publisher Details: Cham, Switzerland : Springer
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource (xi, 280 pages), illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 662/.88; Energy; Biomass energy; Renewable energy sources; Analytical biochemistry; Surfaces (Physics); Natural resources; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Chemical & Biochemical; Biomass energy; Science -- Chemistry -- Analytic; Technology & Engineering -- Material Science; Nature -- Natural Resources; Analytical chemistry; Testing of materials; Environmental management; Science -- Energy; Alternative & renewable energy sources & technology; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319414140; 3319414143
• Related ISBNs: 9783319414133
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 7, 2016).
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