ISSN:
1572-8943
Keywords:
cellulose
;
starch
;
TG
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The degradation of cellulose and starch samples in air and nitrogen has been investigated by thermal analysis techniques. The techniques employed were differential thermal analysis, rising temperature and temperature jump thermogravimetry. Rate data were obtained from these experiments and Arrhenius parameters calculated from these values. This data was used to determine the mechanism by which the cellulose and starch samples degraded. The Arrhenius parameters were also calculated. The behavior of starch and cellulose upon thermal analysis were compared and are reported.E act for corn starch was found to be 474 kJ mol−1 and for a cellulose 242 kJ mol−1.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01979545
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