Abstract
Nanocellulose was successfully extracted from five different lignocellulosic biomass sources viz. banana rachis, sisal, kapok, pineapple leaf and coir using a combination of chemical treatments such as alkaline treatment, bleaching and acid hydrolysis. The shape, size and surface properties of the nanocellulose generally depend on the source and hydrolysis conditions. A comparative study of the fundamental properties of raw material, bleached and nanocellulose was carried out by means of Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, birefringence, X-ray diffraction, inverse gas chromatography and thermogravimetric analysis. Through the characterization of the nanocellulose obtained from different sources, the isolated nanocellulose showed an average diameter in the range of 10–25 nm, high crystallinity, high thermal stability and a great potential to be used with acid coupling agents due to a predominantly basic surface. This work provides an insight into the effective utilization of a variety of plant biomass as a potential source for nanocellulose extraction.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1075-1090 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Cellulose |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2015 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Biomass
- Cellulose nanofibrils
- Nanocellulose
- Surface characteristics
- Thermochemical modification
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Polymers and Plastics
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