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. 2018 Dec 10;8(71):40765–40777. doi: 10.1039/c8ra08579j

Characterization of the kraft lignin: SEC molecular weight and polydispersity (PD), OH content according to ISO 14900 and 31P NMR.

Lignin M w [g mol−1] M n [g mol−1] PDI T g [°C] OH content (ISO 14900) Eq. weight [g mol−1] Functionality 31P – NMR
[mmol g−1] (mg KOH) g−1 Aliph. OH [mmol g−1] Phenol. OH [mmol g−1] Aliph./total [%] OH aliph./molecule OH arom./molecule
pH 2 1879 574 3.3 148 2.67 150 375 1.5 5.0 3.6 59 0.9 0.6
pH 3 1732 538 3.2 147 4.48 251 223 2.4 7.3 5.9 55 1.3 1.1
pH 4 1570 441 3.6 143 5.02 282 199 2.2 13.3 12.5 51 1.1 1.1
pH 5 1502 490 3.0 134 5.35 300 187 2.6 19.0 18.2 51 1.3 1.3