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Quantitative 31P NMR Analysis of Lignins and Tannins
Published on: August 2, 2021
Solid state NMR and IR characterization of wood polymer structure in relation to tree provenance
Ilaria Santoni1, Emanuela Callone2, Anna Sandak1
1Trees and Timber Institute IVALSA/CNR, via Biasi 75, 38010 San Michele All'Adige, Italy.
Abstract:
(13)C nuclear magnetic resonance and mid-infrared spectroscopies were used for characterizing changes in the chemical structure of wood polymers (cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin) in relation to the tree growth location. Samples of three provenances in Europe (Finland, Poland and Italy) were selected for studies. The requirement was to use untreated solid wood samples to minimize any manipulation to the nanostructure of native wood. The results confirm that the chemical and physical properties of samples belonging to the same wood species (Picea abies Karst.) differ due to the origin. Both FT-IR and dynamic NMR spectroscopies were able to correctly discriminate samples originating from three different provenances in Europe. Such methods might be very useful for both, research and understanding of wood microstructure and its variability due to the growth conditions.
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