Sjöström E., Alen R. (eds.) Analytical methods in wood chemistry, pulping, and papermaking

Springer, 1999 — xv + 318 p. — (Springer Series in Wood Science) — ISBN: 9783642083174, 364208317X.In its broadest sense, and according to the traditional conception, wood chemistry is a comprehensive discipline, ranging from fundamental studies to practical applications. The manifold constituents, located in different morphological regions in the wood, results in an extreme complexity of wood chemistry. Ever more sophisticated endeavors needing fundamental studies and advanced analytical methods are necessary in order to delve deeper into various problems in pulping and papermaking. Gradually, new, improved ana­ lytical methods, originally developed for research purposes, are currently replacing many of the old "routine" methods in practical applications. Because of the expanse of the subject, an attempt to write a book of this size about analytical methods seems, perhaps, too ambitious. Of course, a whole book series of several volumes would be necessary to cover this topic completely. However, there is undoubtedly a need for a more condensed presentation which does not go into experimental details, but is limited to the basic principles of the analytical methods and illustrates their applica­ tions. The emphasis is on more advanced and potential methods, and partic­ ularly on those based on different types of spectroscopy and chromatography.Chemical Composition of Wood and Pulps: Basic Constituents and Their Distribution. E. Sjöström, U. Westermark
Separation and Analysis of Wood Constituents with Respect to Their Morphological Location. U. Westermark, E. Sjöström
Carbohydrates. T. Vuorinen, R. Alén
Lignin. G. Brunow, K. Lundquist, G. Gellerstedt
Extractives. B. Holmbom
Direct Characterization of Chemical Properties of Fibers. P. Stenius, T. Vuorinen
Characterization of Pulping Liquors. K. Niemelä, R. Alén
Analysis of Bleach Liquors. O. Dahlman, R. Mörck, J. Knuutinen
Analysis of Papermaking Process Waters and Effluents. B. Holmbom
Analysis of Inorganic Constituents. A. Ivaska, L. Harju