Analytical strategies for rosin characterization: Techniques, integration, and industrial applications
Industrial Crops and Products, cilt.250, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Derleme
- Cilt numarası: 250
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.124074
- Dergi Adı: Industrial Crops and Products
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Compendex, Geobase, INSPEC, Directory of Open Access Journals, Academic Search Ultimate (EBSCO), Engineering Source (EBSCO)
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Chromatography, Rosin, Spectroscopy, Standardization, Thermal-analysis
- Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Rosin is a renewable, bio-based material widely used in industrial applications such as adhesives, coatings, inks, and polymer systems. Its complex composition, structural similarity of resin acids, and variability depending on source and processing conditions make its analytical characterization particularly challenging. This review provides a comprehensive and application-oriented overview of the analytical techniques used for rosin characterization, including spectroscopic, chromatographic, thermal, and advanced analytical methods. Particular attention is given to the selection of analytical techniques based on specific objectives, ranging from rapid quality control to detailed compositional and structural analysis. Spectroscopic methods such as FTIR and NMR enable functional group identification and structural elucidation, while chromatographic techniques, particularly GC–MS and HPLC, play a central role in compositional profiling. Thermal analysis techniques, including DSC, TGA, and pyrolysis-based approaches, provide complementary information on material behavior, degradation processes, and the characterization of complex systems. A key contribution of this review is the development of a decision-oriented framework that supports the selection and integration of analytical techniques. The complementary roles, strengths, and limitations of each method are critically evaluated, highlighting the need for multi-technique analytical strategies. In addition, the relationship between analytical results and industrial specifications is discussed, emphasizing the importance of standardization in translating analytical data into product quality and performance criteria.Finally, current challenges and future perspectives in rosin characterization are addressed, including the increasing relevance of advanced analytical techniques, chemometric approaches, and the need for updated standardization protocols. This review provides a structured and practical guide for both researchers and industry, supporting more effective characterization and utilization of rosin-based materials.