Table 2. Semiquantification of the Detected Connecting Units for the Lignin Fractions.
| connecting units (%)a | EF1 | EF2 | SF |
|---|---|---|---|
| βO4 | 2 | 8.3 | 0.8 |
| ββ1 + ββ2 | 8 | 6 | 2.7 |
| ββ3 | -- | -- | 2.5 |
| β5 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.8 |
| SB5 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 5.7 |
| SB1 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 2.8 |
| C5 condensed | 10 | 9 | 30 |
| S/G ratiob | 3.3 | 2.5 | no S-units |
| Tg (°C)c | 82 | 147 | 75 |
Estimated by HSQC analysis.
Syringyl to guaiacyl ratio.
Calculated by DSC analysis.