ISSN:
1432-5225
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
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Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Summary We describe a way of fragmenting the lignocellulose material in furze (Ulex europæus) stems by chemical means. The process separates the three principal components in the stem: cellulose, hemicelluloses and lignin, by the joint action of a mixture of dilute hydrochloric acid to hydrolyse the hemicelluloses, and phenol, to dissolve the lignin. The effects of the process variables on the yield have been studied. The fractions obtained have been characterized and methods for their use are proposed.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00225238
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