Abstract
Time-of-flight secondary-ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) is an advanced surface-sensitive technique that can provide both spectral and imaging information about materials. Recently, ToF-SIMS has been used for advanced studies of lignocellulosic biomass. In the current article, the application of ToF-SIMS to the characterization of the surface chemical composition and distribution of biomass components in lignocelluloses is reviewed. Moreover, extended applications of ToF-SIMS in the study of pretreatments, modification of biomaterials, and enzyme activity of lignocellulosic materials are presented and discussed. Sample preparation prior to ToF-SIMS analysis and subsequent interpretation of results is a critical factor in ensuring reliable results. The focus of this review is to give a comprehensive understanding of and offer new hints about the effects of processing conditions on the surface chemistry of lignocellulosic biomass.
| Original language | Undefined/Unknown |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 5581–5599 |
| Journal | BioResources |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2016 |
| MoE publication type | A2 Review article in a scientific journal |
Keywords
- Lignocellulosic biomass
- biomaterials
- Biomass pretreatment
- ToF-SIMS
- Surface chemistry