- Received:
- 2018-11-30
- Accepted:
- 2019-05-17
- Published Online:
- 2019-06-29
- Published in Print:
- 2020-02-25
- Citation Information:
- Holzforschung, Volume 74, Issue 2, Pages 226–231, eISSN 1437-434X, ISSN 0018-3830, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/hf-2018-0282.
Benchtop nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy is an emerging field with an appealing profile for industrial applications. The instrumentation offers the possibility to measure NMR spectra in situations where high-field NMR spectroscopy is considered too expensive or complicated. In this study, we investigated the scope and limitations of 1H NMR measurements on kraft lignins and black liquors at low magnetic field strengths (1.0 and 1.5 T). The ability to quantify different classes of compounds was investigated and found to be promising. NMR-based diffusion measurements were performed, with the aim of gaining insight into the molar mass of the lignins at hand. These measurements were fast, repeatable and in good agreement with established methods.
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