Category: Com I

Information This WG is currently inactive. Interested members should contact Prof. Deolinda Flores or more

Introduction The Degradinite WG commenced in 2002 following the 54th ICCP Meeting in Maputo. The aim was to provide a recommendation to Commission I as to whether or not the term degradinite and its associated microlithotypes hydrite should be formally reinstated into the ICCP classification system. more

Introduction A working group on “New Methodologies and Techniques in Organic Petrology” was established within Commission I at the 52nd ICCP meeting in Rio de Janeiro, August 2000.  The Working Group was set up to review new methods and techniques that may be of assistance in advancing the science of coal petrology, to familiarise ICCP members with […] more

Introduction The Standardization WG is the longest running working group of Commission I and its objectives have been adapted over the time moving the focus according to the new developments in definitions and methodology. The main objectives can be summarized as: Organize and evaluate round robin exercises related to analysis procedures, recent discussions and definitions/classifications […] more

Aim The Peat-Petrography Working Group was established in 2003 (Utrecht) and the aim of this WG is: a. to bring together petrographers that deal with the petrological features of peat, but also scientists from other disciplines that have an interest in “peat science”, b. to examine the applicability of the existent maceral terminology, c. to assess/evaluate the necessity […] more