title: Analysis of low-molecular mass products from biosolubilized coal.
abstract: A relatively simple, rapid sample preparation method has been developed for analysis of low-molecular mass compounds present in soluble coal products generated by microbial coal solubilizing agents. Acidification of the sample followed by direct extraction into hexanes is coupled with gas chromatography/mass spectrometry analysis for characterization of the soluble coal products. Characterization of the products can contribute to a more complete understanding of the solubilization processes involved, provide further information as to the structure of coal and identify products of potential commercial value.
authors.affiliation: Biology Department, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22303.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Toth-Allen
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Torzilli
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Isbister
mesh_terms: D001173:Arthrobacter / Q000378:metabolism; D001230:Aspergillus / Q000378:metabolism; D001487:Basidiomycota / Q000378:metabolism; D001673:Biodegradation, Environmental; D003031:Coal / Q000032:analysis*; D008401:Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry; D008970:Molecular Weight; D011124:Polyporaceae / Q000378:metabolism; D012995:Solubility
chemical_list: D003031:Coal