Coal Science

Contributors

Preface

Contents of Volume 1

The Science of Mineral Matter in Coal

I. Introduction

II. Mineral Matter in Coal: Origin, Characterization, and Implications for Coal-Processing Technologies

III. Combustion

IV. Gasification and Liquefaction

V. Silicate Chemistry at Elevated Temperature and Its Relevance to Ash Fusion Phenomena

References

Chemistry of Hydrogen Donor Solvents

I. Introduction

II. Solvent Effects on Dissolution Rates and Yields

III. Solvent Effects on Product Quality

IV. Chemical Mechanisms of the Actions of Liquefaction Solvents

V. Evaluation of Donor Solvent Quality

VI. Conclusions

References

The Role of Noncovalent Bonding in Coal

I. Introduction

II. Hydrogen Bonding

III. Charge Transfer Interactions in Coals

IV. Related Studies on Petroleum Products

V. Effect of Hydrogen Bonding and π-π Interactions on Physical Properties of Coal and Coal-Derived Liquids

VI. Conclusions

References

Solvent Extraction of Coal

I. Introduction

II. Solvent Properties and Coal Solubility

III. Physical Aspects of Dissolution

IV. Chemistry of Coal-Solvent Interactions

V. Catalytic Effects during Coal Conversion

VI. Effects of Coal Characteristics on Coal Conversion

VII. Solubilization of Coal

VIII. Supercritical Gas Extraction

IX. Solvent Extraction Technology

X. Conclusions

References

Index