GC-MS Analysis of Alkaline Cellulose Degradation Products
EMSL Project ID
43490
Abstract
Degradation of cellulose and other polysaccharides in alkaline conditions and at elevated temperatures yields mixtures of compounds containing carboxylic acid and/or alcohol functional groups. These compounds may be important in the complexation and transport of metals in the environment. Chromatographic separation followed by mass spectrometry (GC-MS or LC-MS) may be useful for identification of alkaline cellulose degradation products such as alcohols and carboxylic acids. We wish to use EMSL GC-MS and LC-MS capabilities for identification of components in a series of alkaline cellulose degradation samples. These results will complement NMR and ion chromatography studies of these samples that are currently underway.
Project Details
Project type
Exploratory Research
Start Date
2011-04-05
End Date
2012-04-08
Status
Closed
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