Structural changes of the residual and dissolved lignins from NSSC coo
ks of beech wood were examined with and without the oxidized lignin as
pulping additive. Quantitative H-1 and C-13 NMR analysis in combinati
on with DEPT pulse sequence allowed to determine the effect of oxidize
d lignin on degradation and condensation reactions of lignin macromole
cule. All results are discussed with reference to structural features
of lignin preparations of NSSC/AQ pulping.