Pyrolysis Oils from Biomass
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Producing, Analyzing, and Upgrading
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rovides a timely and necessary update on the latest research— from feedstock to upgraded liquid fuels suitable as replacements for petroleum-derived fuels. Looks at the state of the science in the complete fuel cycle. Discusses biomass pyrolysis and its place in a renewable fuel economy. Presents the technology of pyrolysis oil production. Also offers analysis of the oils. With 27 chapters, coverage includes topics on · characterization • kinetics · chromatographic techniques and more. Concludes with seven chapters on upgrading pyrolysis oils to liquid fuels. Serves as a collaborative effort to combat the long-term rise in C02 levels resulting from deforestation and the burning of fossil fuels. Specialists from five countries contributed the results of their research. A must for anyone interested in the progress in pyrolysis oil production as a longterm solution to the need for a renewable source of liquid transportation fuels. Ed J. Soltes, Editor, Texas A&M University Thomas A. Milne, Editor, Solar Energy Research Institute Developed from a symposium sponsored by the Cellulose, Paper, and Textile Division and the Division of Fuel Chemistry of the American Chemical Society ACS Symposium Series No. 376 353 pages (1988) Clothbound ISBN 0-8412-1536-7 LC 88-24172 US & Canada $74.95 Export$89.95 Order from: American Chemical Society, Distribution Office, Dept. 03 1155 Sixteenth St., N.W., Washington, DC 20036
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Luminescence Applications in Biological, Chemical, Environmental, and Hydrological Sciences
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ew techniques have made luminescence spectroscopy indispensable and crucial for fundamental investigations of the dynamics of chemical processes. This fact-filled book brings you up to date on new and original research on the uses of luminescence techniques. You'll get a better understanding of the applications that allow research scientists to measure the interactive distance between molecules and the size and shape of molecules. Examine methods to determine electronic transition states and molecular life times. Find out how to make use of the high sensitivity available for detection of fluorescing materials. Looks at natural environments as related to earth materials both in solid and liquid form, and gives information on reactions of these materials in both solid and water systems. This multidisciplinary volume has 14 chapters and presents the important contributions in the fields of molecular biology, environmental science, methods of standardization, and molecular structure. It offers a unique look at research results and offers suggestions and examples of luminescence methodologies. Marvin C. Goldberg, Editor, U.S. Geological Survey Developed from a symposium sponsored by the Division of Environmental Chemistry of the American Chemical Society ACS Symposium Series No. 383 ISBN0-8412-156O-X LC 88-39131
252 pages (1988) Clothbound US & Canada $59.95 Export $71.95
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Polymeric Activated Ester Reagents for Off-Line and On-Line Derivatizations of Amine Nucleophiles in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet and Fluorescence Detection 1538 A polymeric activated ester reagent is developed that improves detectability and chromatographic performance for primary and secondary amines or amine analogues. Percent derivatizations approach 90% and 70% for primary and secondary amines, respectively. Chun-Xin Gao, Tzun-Yu Chou, and Ira S. Krull*, Department of Chemistry and The Barnett Institute, 341 Mugar Building, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 Chiral Polymeric Reagents for Off-Line and On-Line Derivatizations of Enantiomers in High-Performance Liquid Chromatography with Ultraviolet and Fluorescence Detection: An Enantiomer Recognition Approach 1548 Polymeric chiral reagents are synthesized, characterized, and applied to enantiomeric recognition of primary and secondary amines and amino alcohols. The ultraviolet and fluorescence responses for known mixtures of enantiomers are compared to demonstrate the validity of the method. Tzun-Yu Chou, Chun-Xin Gao, Nelu Grinberg, and Ira S. Krull*, Department of Chemistry and The Barnett Institute, 341 Mugar Building, Northeastern University, 360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115 Detection of Ambient Hydrogen Chloride with a Zinc-Coated Piezoelectric Crystal Resonator Operating in a Frequency-Time Differential Mode 1559 The sensor's sensitivity is based on the formation of the hygroscopic ZnCl2 salt and its high affinity for water. Rates of mass accumulation on the surface of the crystal are used to discriminate against common ambient interferences. Glen G. Neuburger, Bell Communications Research, Red Bank, NJ 07701 Dimethyl Disulfide Derivatives of Long Chain Alkenes, Alkadienes, and Alkatrienes for Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry 1564 Natural and synthetic unsaturated hydrocarbons are derivatized with DMDS, and their structures determined using GC/EI-MS, despite low volatility. The technique is applied to compounds found in two-winged insects, including African honeybees and fruit flies. David A. Carlson*, USDA, ARS, Insects Affecting Man and Animals Research Laboratory, P.O. Box 14565, Gainesville, FL 32604, Chin-Shyan Roan and Richard A. Yost, Chemistry Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611, and Julio Hector, USDA, ARS, Insects Affecting Man and Animals Research Laboratory, P.O. Box 14565, Gainesville, FL 32604 Utilization of Spectrometric Information in Linked Gas Chromatography-Fourier Transform Infrared SpectroscopyMass Spectrometry 1571 Results of a combined IR-mass spectral library search algorithm are evaluated for complex mixture analysis. Concurrent use of both types of spectral information increases the reliability of library search-based identifications. John R, Cooper and Charles L. Wilkins*, Department of Chemistry, University of California, Riverside, Riverside, CA 92521
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