Analytical Methods in Wood Chemistry, Pulping, and Papermaking
[Book]
edited by Eero Sjöström, Raimo Alén.
Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
1999
(xv, 318 pages)
Springer series in wood science.
Chemical composition of wood and pulps: Basic constituents and their distribution --;Separation and analysis of wood constituents with respect to their morphological location --;Carbohydrates --;Lignin --;Extractives --;Direct characterization of chemical properties of fibers --;Characterization of pulping liquors --;Analysis of bleach liquors --;Analysis of papermaking process waters and effluents --;Analysis of inorganic constituents.
In its broadest sense, and according to the traditional conception, wood chemistry is a comprehensive discipline, ranging from fundamental studies to practical applications. Gradually, new, improved ana- lytical methods, originally developed for research purposes, are currently replacing many of the old "routine" methods in practical applications.