ANALYTICAL PYROLYSIS HANDBOOK 3ED (HB 2021) Hardcover

The Analytical Pyrolysis Handbook, Third Edition serves as a practical guide for applying pyrolysis techniques to a wide range of samples in fields such as microbiology, forensic science, industrial research, and environmental analysis. Analytical pyrolysis allows scientists to analyze complex, opaque, or insoluble samples more effectively than other techniques. This updated edition incorporates recent technological advancements that enhance the technique's sensitivity to trace elements, improve reproducibility, and broaden its range of applications. It provides an overview of the various instruments used for pyrolysis and offers guidance on how to integrate these instruments with other analytical methods, such as gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. With new sample pyrograms, figures, references, and real-world case studies, this edition also highlights emerging applications in cultural materials, forensic analysis, and environmental research.