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Use of thin layer chromatography for fractionation of humic substances isolated from oxyhumolite
Hegrová, Nela ; Doskočil, Leoš (referee) ; Enev, Vojtěch (advisor)
The main goal of this thesis was to optimize the fractionation of humic substances (HS) using the method of Thin-layer chromatography, so that it can be used for physico-chemical characterization of the obtained individual organic fractions. Due to the high content of HS in the natural oxyhumolite matrix this oxidized brown coal was selected as a source of these biocolloid compounds which were isolated according to the international IHSS procedure. The sample of native oxyhumolite and oxyhumolite after extraction was characterized by thermal techniques such as thermogravimetric (TGA) and elemental analysis (EA). The above-mentioned oxyhumolite samples were further analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, mainly for deeper understanding of their structure in terms of an organic matrix containing HS. Characterization of isolated HSs was performed by the following thermochemical and spectrometric techniques, elemental analysis, thermogravimetry, ultraviolet and visible electromagnetic absorption (UV/Vis) molecular spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and steady-state fluorescence spectroscopy. Molecular absorption spectroscopy (UV/Vis) and steady-state fluorescence spectroscopy were used for physicochemical characterization of individual organic fractions.
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Use of thin layer chromatography for fractionation and characterization of organic matter isolated from alginite
Solanský, Pavel ; Sovová, Šárka (referee) ; Enev, Vojtěch (advisor)
This diploma thesis is focused on the study of structure and physicochemical properties of organic fractions of humic substances, which were obtained by the method of thin-layer chromatography. Humic substances, which were used in this study, were isolated from a sample of Slovak alginite based on the procedure of the International Humic Substances Society (IHSS). The following analytical techniques were selected for the characterization of isolated humic substances: thermogravimetric and elemental analysis, molecular absorption spectroscopy (UV/Vis), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and steady-state fluorescence spectroscopy. Each organic fraction of humic substances were characterized by molecular absorption spectroscopy (UV/Vis) and steady-state fluorescence spectroscopy. Using steady-state fluorescence spectroscopy, humic substances were found to be composed of fluorophores of humic and non-humic (protein) character. Organic fractions corresponding to the humic fluorophores were characterized by a higher content of oxygen substituents on the aromatic nukleus, a higher degree of aromaticity and also a higher molecular weight. The aim of this diploma thesis was to design and optimize the process of organic matter fractionation for the purpose of detailed understanding of the structure and properties of humic substances, which were isolated from the sedimentary rock alginite. Based on this, the practical applicability of the thin layer chromatography method to significantly reduce the molecular heterogenity of the studied humic substances was evaluated.
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Application of thin layer chromatography (TLC) for fractionation of humic substances.
Hegrová, Nela ; Doskočil, Leoš (referee) ; Enev, Vojtěch (advisor)
The main aim of this Bachelor thesis was to suggest and optimize a method of fractionation of organic matter of humic substances using thin-layer chromatography (TLC). HS Pahokee Peat standards have been characterized by thermochemical and spectrometric techniques such as thermogravimetry, elemental analysis, UV-Vis and Fourier-transform infrared spectrometry. Molecular absorption spectrometry in the ultraviolet and visible range of electromagnetic radiation and steady-state fluorescence spectrometry were used for physicochemical characterization of organic fractions. Using fluorescence spectrometry, humic substances were found to be composed of fluorophores of humic and non-humic (protein) character. Organic fractions corresponding to the humic fluorphores were characterized by a higher aromaticity, average molecular weight and higher content of oxygen substituents on the aromatic nucleus. In contrast, the organic fractions corresponding to the protein constitutional units were distinguished by low values of the humification index. These tell us about microbial origin of these organic substances during the genesis of HS Pahokee Peat.
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Use of thin layer chromatography for fractionation of humic substances isolated from oxyhumolite
Hegrová, Nela ; Doskočil, Leoš (referee) ; Enev, Vojtěch (advisor)
The main goal of this thesis was to optimize the fractionation of humic substances (HS) using the method of Thin-layer chromatography, so that it can be used for physico-chemical characterization of the obtained individual organic fractions. Due to the high content of HS in the natural oxyhumolite matrix this oxidized brown coal was selected as a source of these biocolloid compounds which were isolated according to the international IHSS procedure. The sample of native oxyhumolite and oxyhumolite after extraction was characterized by thermal techniques such as thermogravimetric (TGA) and elemental analysis (EA). The above-mentioned oxyhumolite samples were further analyzed by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, mainly for deeper understanding of their structure in terms of an organic matrix containing HS. Characterization of isolated HSs was performed by the following thermochemical and spectrometric techniques, elemental analysis, thermogravimetry, ultraviolet and visible electromagnetic absorption (UV/Vis) molecular spectroscopy, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and steady-state fluorescence spectroscopy. Molecular absorption spectroscopy (UV/Vis) and steady-state fluorescence spectroscopy were used for physicochemical characterization of individual organic fractions.
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Use of thin layer chromatography for fractionation and characterization of organic matter isolated from alginite
Solanský, Pavel ; Sovová, Šárka (referee) ; Enev, Vojtěch (advisor)
This diploma thesis is focused on the study of structure and physicochemical properties of organic fractions of humic substances, which were obtained by the method of thin-layer chromatography. Humic substances, which were used in this study, were isolated from a sample of Slovak alginite based on the procedure of the International Humic Substances Society (IHSS). The following analytical techniques were selected for the characterization of isolated humic substances: thermogravimetric and elemental analysis, molecular absorption spectroscopy (UV/Vis), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and steady-state fluorescence spectroscopy. Each organic fraction of humic substances were characterized by molecular absorption spectroscopy (UV/Vis) and steady-state fluorescence spectroscopy. Using steady-state fluorescence spectroscopy, humic substances were found to be composed of fluorophores of humic and non-humic (protein) character. Organic fractions corresponding to the humic fluorophores were characterized by a higher content of oxygen substituents on the aromatic nukleus, a higher degree of aromaticity and also a higher molecular weight. The aim of this diploma thesis was to design and optimize the process of organic matter fractionation for the purpose of detailed understanding of the structure and properties of humic substances, which were isolated from the sedimentary rock alginite. Based on this, the practical applicability of the thin layer chromatography method to significantly reduce the molecular heterogenity of the studied humic substances was evaluated.
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Application of thin layer chromatography (TLC) for fractionation of humic substances.
Hegrová, Nela ; Doskočil, Leoš (referee) ; Enev, Vojtěch (advisor)
The main aim of this Bachelor thesis was to suggest and optimize a method of fractionation of organic matter of humic substances using thin-layer chromatography (TLC). HS Pahokee Peat standards have been characterized by thermochemical and spectrometric techniques such as thermogravimetry, elemental analysis, UV-Vis and Fourier-transform infrared spectrometry. Molecular absorption spectrometry in the ultraviolet and visible range of electromagnetic radiation and steady-state fluorescence spectrometry were used for physicochemical characterization of organic fractions. Using fluorescence spectrometry, humic substances were found to be composed of fluorophores of humic and non-humic (protein) character. Organic fractions corresponding to the humic fluorphores were characterized by a higher aromaticity, average molecular weight and higher content of oxygen substituents on the aromatic nucleus. In contrast, the organic fractions corresponding to the protein constitutional units were distinguished by low values of the humification index. These tell us about microbial origin of these organic substances during the genesis of HS Pahokee Peat.
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