Reaction mechanisms in cellulose pyrolysis: a literature review

Technical Report · Mon Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1977

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/7298596· OSTI ID:7298596

Molton, P. M.; Demmitt, T. F.

A bibliographic review of 195 references is presented outlining the history of the research into the mechanisms of cellulose pyrolysis. Topics discussed are: initial product identification, mechanism of initial formation of levoglucosan, from cellulose and from related compounds, decomposition of cellulose to other compounds, formation of aromatics, pyrolysis of levoglucosan, crosslinking of cellulose, pyrolytic reactions of cellulose derivatives, and the effects of inorganic salts on the pyrolysis mechanism. (JSR)

• Research Organization: Battelle Pacific Northwest Labs., Richland, WA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-06-1830
• OSTI ID: 7298596
• Report Number(s): BNWL-2297
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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