DOAJ Open Access 2021

Utilization of Areca Nut Leaf Sheath Fibers for the Extraction of Cellulose Whiskers

Silviya Elanthikkal Tania Francis Sultan Akhtar

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In this study, cellulose whiskers were extracted from an agricultural plant waste, Areca Nut Leaf Sheath, by employing a sulfuric acid hydrolysis method. The effect of hydrolysis time and temperature on the morphology, crystallinity, and degree of polymerization of the resultant cellulose particles was studied. Highly crystalline cellulose whiskers with an aspect ratio around 20 were obtained under moderate conditions of hydrolysis by maintaining the temperature at 45°C and hydrolysis time of 180 min. However, on increasing the temperature and time of hydrolysis, surface flattening of fibers was observed and aspect ratio was decreased. Isolated cellulose whiskers were found to contain traces of biosilica.

Topik & Kata Kunci

Science Textile bleaching, dyeing, printing, etc.

Penulis (3)

Silviya Elanthikkal

Tania Francis

Sultan Akhtar

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Elanthikkal, S., Francis, T., Akhtar, S. (2021). Utilization of Areca Nut Leaf Sheath Fibers for the Extraction of Cellulose Whiskers. https://doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2019.1689885

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Lihat di Sumber doi.org/10.1080/15440478.2019.1689885

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Tahun Terbit: 2021
Sumber Database: DOAJ
DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2019.1689885
Akses: Open Access ✓