Table 1 Quantification of the functional groups (mmol/g) in the lignins of PAL and PPAL using a quantitative 31P-NMR method.

From: Preparation and characterization of thermo-sensitive gel with phenolated alkali lignin

δ(ppm)

Assignment

PAL (mmol/g)

PPAL (mmol/g)

145–148

Aliphatic OH

0.072

0.139

141.5–143

Syringyl OH

0.368

0.056

138.5–139.5

Guaiacyl OH

0.180

0.060

137–137.9

p-Hydroxy phenyl OH

0.012

0.369

133.4–135

Carboxylic OH

0.024

0.004

 

Active sitesa

0.192

0.429

  1. aThe amount of active sites available for the subsequent graft polymerization; Active sites = Guaiacyl OH + p-Hydroxy phenyl OH.