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FTIR with ATR accessory (Pinaceae)

Subcategory: molecular
Papers: 2 | Mentions: 3

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Description

Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy analysis of ground needle samples to quantify functional group concentrations including aromatics, ethers, amides, and carbonyls. Uses attenuated-total-reflection accessory for sample analysis.

Typical Equipment

  • Nicolet iS50 FTIR spectrometer
  • attenuated-total-reflection accessory

Output Measurements

  • aromatic peak areas
  • ether linkage areas
  • amide areas
  • carbonyl areas

Papers Using This Protocol (2)

article

Effect of elevation, season and accelerated snowmelt on biogeochemical processes during isolated conifer needle litter decomposition

2021PeerJusing
article

A comparison of lodgepole and spruce needle chemistry impacts on terrestrial biogeochemical processes during isolated decomposition

2020PeerJusing