Publications by authors named "Kathryn Narkin"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the thermal decomposition of 2-cyclopentenone during biomass pyrolysis, utilizing both experimental techniques and theoretical models.
- Gas-phase pyrolysis experiments were conducted at high temperatures, revealing various products like carbon monoxide and different hydrocarbons through FTIR spectroscopy.
- Five distinct decomposition pathways were identified, including multiple H atom migrations and C-C bond ruptures, leading to the formation of compounds such as acrolein, propane derivatives, and intermediates like cyclopropenone.
The thermal decomposition of oxolan-3-one, a common component of the bio-oil formed during biomass pyrolysis, has been studied using calculations and experiments employing pulsed gas-phase pyrolysis with matrix-isolation FTIR product detection. Four pathways for unimolecular decomposition were predicted using computational methods. The dominant reaction channel led to carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, and ethylene, all of which were observed experimentally.
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