期刊
PROCESSES
卷 10, 期 6, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/pr10061150
关键词
cellulose; cellulose microfibers; response surface methodology; central composite design; optimization; response surface plots; response contour plots
资金
- National Research Foundation South Africa [123493]
- Royal Society Foundation, United Kingdom [FLR/R1/190087]
This study aimed to establish the optimal parameters for extracting cellulose microfibers from hemp biomass using organic acids instead of sulfuric acid. By pre-treating and ultrasonic treatment, microfibers with good thermal stability were successfully produced.
Non-wood biomass is particularly attractive as a cellulose source because of the lower lignin content. However, optimal cellulose extraction conditions are required as lignin content varies between plant sources. Further, the use of organic acids in place of harsh mineral acids is of interest in greening the cellulose production process. This study sought to establish optimum parameters for the extraction of cellulose microfibers (CMFs) from hemp (Cannabis sativa) biomass, using maleic and formic acids. Hemp fibers were pre-treated in NaOH (4 wt%) and aqueous chlorite in acetate buffer before ultrasonic treatment to break down bundles. The CMFs produced were compared with those generated from sulfuric acid hydrolysis. Response surface methodology (RSM) was used to determine combinations of three processing conditions, including acid concentration (45-64%), hydrolysis time (30-90 min), and temperature (45-65 degrees C). A central composite design (RSM-CCD) model with 21 experimental runs was optimized using MODDE 13.1 software. The model suitably described the data (R-2 = 0.99; R-2 adj = 0.96). Microfibers with an average width of 6.91 mu m, crystallinity range 40-75%, and good thermal stability were produced. Crystallinity was influenced by all three factors. The optimal crystallinity predicted by the model was 83.21%, which could be achieved using formic acid 62 wt% formic acid, 36 min hydrolysis time, and 47 degrees C hydrolysis temperature. These conditions resulted in a crystallinity degree of 82%. These data suggest formic acid can be used as an alternative to sulfuric acid for synthesis of cellulose microfibers from biodegradable hemp waste fibers.
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