Analytical Pyrolysis of Natural Organic Polymers

Analytical Pyrolysis of Natural Organic Polymers, Second Edition, Volume 20  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 book describes the results of pyrolysis for biopolymers and some chemically modified natural organic polymers. 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.).

Assembles all essential information on the pyrolysis of natural polymers in one volume, together with the techniques and instrumentation usedCovers advances and developments over the last 20 years, 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

1. General Information about Pyrolysis
2. Analytical Pyrolysis of Polyterpenes
3. Analytical Pyrolysis of Polymeric Carbohydrates
4. Analytical Pyrolysis of Polymeric Materials with Lipid Moieties
5. Analytical Pyrolysis of Lignins
6. Analytical Pyrolysis of Polymeric Tannins
7. Analytical Pyrolysis of Caramel Colors and of Maillard Browning Polymers
8. Analytical Pyrolysis of Proteins
9. Nucleic Acids
10. Analytical Pyrolysis of Several Organic Geopolymers
11. Analytical Pyrolysis of Other Natural Organic Polymers
12. Analytical Pyrolysis of Plant Materials
13. Analytical Pyrolysis of Microorganisms
14. Other Applications of Analytical Pyrolysis