A review of recent infrared spectroscopy research for paper

Abstract

For many centuries, paper is the main material for recording cultural achievements all over the world. Infrared (IR) spectroscopy is an essential analytical tool for the structural analysis of paper and pulp chemistry. This review article introduced recent technical and scientific reports in terms of IR spectroscopy in the paper science and application, where interest had increased during the last couple decades (2000–2022). Five parts were described according to the application of IR spectroscopy: the analysis of cellulose and its derivatives, estimation the date of documents, identification the origins of fiber or paper, specification the chemical and physical properties of paper, and characterization the new materials of paper.

Keywords:

• Mid-infrared spectroscopy
• near-infrared spectroscopy
• paper

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Funding

FundingThis work was supported by Key research and development program in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (2022B03002-2).