Characterization of crystalline muconic acid polymorphs

Adam J. Zaczek, Timothy M. Korter

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Abstract

Muconic acid is known to exhibit three isomeric forms, but the cis-trans isomer is largely uncharacterized. Using a combination of X-ray diffraction, solid-state density functional theory, and terahertz spectroscopy, a detailed solid-state structural investigation was performed for cis-trans muconic acid. Two crystalline polymorphs were discovered during this study through their distinct terahertz spectra. Terahertz data also revealed a muconic acid hydrate species present in the bulk samples that is related to the relative stabilities of the two polymorphs. Overall, the measurements and simulations provide new knowledge concerning the isomerization mechanisms of muconic acid.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2017 42nd International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2017
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
ISBN (Electronic)9781509060481
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 12 2017
Event42nd International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2017 - Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Duration: Aug 27 2017Sep 1 2017

Publication series

NameInternational Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz
ISSN (Print)2162-2027
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2035

Other

Other42nd International Conference on Infrared, Millimeter, and Terahertz Waves, IRMMW-THz 2017
Country/TerritoryMexico
CityCancun, Quintana Roo
Period8/27/179/1/17

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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