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Solid /sup 13/C NMR tracer studies to probe coalification

Journal Article · · Energy Fuel; (United States)
OSTI ID:6829173

In an earlier investigation, it was shown that synthetic coal macerals can be prepared from selected biological source materials at relatively mild temperatures (150-200 C) in the presence of montmorillonite clay. The solid /sup 13/C NMR evidence strongly suggested that the gross chemical changes associated with these simulated transformations of lignin parallel those previously identified during the initial stages of natural coal formation. In this communication the synthesis and characterization (solid NMR and IR spectroscopy; MS) of (/sup 13/C) lignins and their use to probe the chemistry of coalification are reported. 11 references, 2 figures.

Research Organization:
Argonne National Lab., IL
DOE Contract Number:
W-31109-ENG-38
OSTI ID:
6829173
Journal Information:
Energy Fuel; (United States), Journal Name: Energy Fuel; (United States) Vol. 1:2; ISSN ENFUE
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English