Analytical Pyrolysis of Natural Organic Polymers, second edition describes the methodology of analytical pyrolysis, the results of pyrolysis for a variety of biopolymers, and several practical applications of analytical pyrolysis on natural organic polymers and their composite materials. The author covers both distinct subjects of analytical pyrolysis methodology: the instrumentation used for pyrolysis, and the analytical methods applied for the analysis of the pyrolysis products. At the core of the book is the description of the results of pyrolysis for biopolymers and some chemically modified natural organic polymers. The main pyrolysis products of numerous compounds as well as the proposed mechanisms for their pyrolysis are described. In addition, the many applications of analytical pyrolysis are covered in detail, including topics such as polymer detection used in forensic science, structure elucidation of specific polymers, and identification of small molecules present in polymers (anti-oxidants, plasticizers, etc.). The applications to composite polymeric materials will be particularly useful in the fields of classification of microorganisms, study of biological samples, study of fossil materials, and so on. This thoroughly updated second edition brings the book into the 21st century, covering the many advancements seen over the last 20 years. The author has added crucial new content including several new sections discussing the harmful and potentially harmful compounds generated by pyrolysis, a new section on tar and pitches, a new chapter on natural organic dyes and pigments, and a new chapter on the analytical aspects of pyrolysis of biomass. Assembles all essential information on pyrolysis of natural polymers in one volume, together with the techniques and instrumentation usedCovers the advances and developments over the last 20 years since publication of the first edition, including discussions on the many different types of apparatus commercially availableIncludes reference lists in every chapter to guide readers on a path to further study INDICE: 1. General Information about Pyrolysis2. Analytical Pyrolysis of Polyterpenes3. Analytical Pyrolysis of Polymeric Carbohydrates4. Analytical Pyrolysis of Polymeric Materials with Lipid Moieties5. Analytical Pyrolysis of Lignins6. Analytical Pyrolysis of Polymeric Tannins7. Analytical Pyrolysis of Caramel Colors and of Maillard Browning Polymers8. Analytical Pyrolysis of Proteins9. Nucleic Acids10. Analytical Pyrolysis of Several Organic Geopolymers11. Analytical Pyrolysis of Other Natural Organic Polymers12. Analytical Pyrolysis of Plant Materials13. Analytical Pyrolysis of Microorganisms14. Other Applications of Analytical Pyrolysis
- ISBN: 978-0-12-818571-1
- Editorial: Elsevier Science
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 600
- Fecha Publicación: 01/09/2020
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés