Using Mass Spectrometry and 2D-NMR to characterize biomass-derived liquid and solid streams
EMSL Project ID
50056
Abstract
This proposal aims to generate a deeper understanding of bio-oils and lignin samples through characterization using advanced chromatography (LC and GC), mass spectrometry (MS) and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. We hope to gain better insight than what can be achieved by regular GC-MS and 1D-NMR. Through this proposal, we hope to test the following hypothesis:
1. Mass spectrometry (both advanced LC and GC techniques) and 2D-NMR will be able to identify and resolve bio-oil features that were not separable or identifiable using regular LC and GC techniques;
2. Heteroatoms, such as sugars and S-containing species in bio-oils can be further identified and quantified; and,
3. Changes in lignin structures after depolymerization can be identified and quantified through 2D-NMR.
Project Details
Start Date
2017-10-24
End Date
2018-09-30
Status
Closed
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