Observation of Potential Contaminants in Processed Biomass Using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy
State University of New York · SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry · +3 more institutions
Abstract
With rapidly increased interests in biomass, diverse chemical and biological processes have been applied for biomass utilization. Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) analysis has been used for characterizing different types of biomass and their products, including natural and processed biomass. During biomass treatments, some solvents and/or catalysts can be retained and contaminate biomass. In addition, contaminants can be generated by the decomposition of biomass components. Herein, we report FTIR analyses of a series of contaminants, such as various solvents, chemicals, enzymes, and possibly formed degradation by-products in the biomass conversion process along with poplar biomass. This information helps to…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 21.95
- Percentile
- 100%
- References
- 67
Authors
5- JZJingshun Zhuang
State University of New York, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, York University
- MLMi Li
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- YPYunqiao Pu
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- AJArthur J. RagauskasCorresponding
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- CGChang Geun YooCorresponding
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, State University of New York, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, York University, University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Topics & keywords
- Biomass (ecology)
- Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy
- Environmental chemistry
- Environmental science
- Contamination
- Pulp and paper industry
- Chemistry
- Chemical engineering
- Clean water and sanitation