The physico-chemical analysis of the molecular structure of binding and electrode pitches

Key Points

• The aim is to analyze the molecular structure of binder and electrode pitches using physicochemical methods.
• Reviewed physicochemical analytical methods for binder and electrode pitches.
• Conducted IR spectroscopy to assess modifications in binder pitches.
• Analyzed polyaromatic composition of the pitches.
• Performed comparative analysis of coal and petroleum pitches' structural composition.
• Described methods for determining the mesophase structure of pitches.
• Modifications in binder pitches significantly affected their molecular structure as observed through IR spectroscopy.
• Polycyclic aromatic compounds varied in composition across different pitches.
• Structural differences in coal and petroleum pitches were clearly identified.