A new sample loading method has been introduced for Py-GC–MS.
Integrated TG-FTIR and Py-GC–MS method has been utilized for analysis.
Two mass loss peaks involving the breakage of β-O-4 glycosidic bond were observed for cellobiose.
Formation of furans from cellobiose was prominent over other products.
Four possible chemical pathways for the cleavage of β-O-4 glycosidic bond have been proposed.