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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Treatment of Sugarcane Bagasse Lignin Employing Atmospheric Pressure Microplasma Jet in Argon

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Author(s):
Amorim, Jayr [1] ; Oliveira, Carlos [1] ; Souza-Correa, Jorge A. [1] ; Ridenti, Marco A. [1]
Total Authors: 4
Affiliation:
[1] CNPEM, CTBE, Lab Nacl Ciencia & Tecnol Bioetanol, BR-13083970 Campinas, SP - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 1
Document type: Journal article
Source: Plasma Processes and Polymers; v. 10, n. 8, p. 670-678, AUG 2013.
Web of Science Citations: 28
Abstract

An atmospheric argon rf microplasma jet was employed to treat lignin samples. The treatment time was carried out from 30 min to 4h resulting in a strong degradation of the lignin structure. The most important degradation was observed in functional groups having asymmetric in-phase ring stretching as well as in C=C and C=O stretching vibrations. Simple calculations may help us explain the OH bond breakings by electron collisions inside the microplasma. In the afterglow conditions, it was not observed any change on the lignin spectra. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 08/58034-0 - Processing of sugarcane cellulose employing atmospheric pressure plasmas
Grantee:Marco Aurelio Pinheiro Lima
Support type: Program for Research on Bioenergy (BIOEN) - Thematic Grants