期刊
CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS
卷 103, 期 -, 页码 119-125出版社
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2013.11.055
关键词
Microcrystalline cellulose; Cellulose nanowhiskers; Transmission electron microscopy; Oil palm biomass
资金
- University Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (KPT)
- Research University Grant [05H22, Q.J130000.2509.05H22]
The objective of this study is to compare the effect of two different isolation techniques on the physicochemical and thermal properties of cellulose nanowhiskers (CNW) from oil palm biomass obtained microcrystalline cellulose (MCC). Fourier transform infrared analysis showed that there are no significant changes in the peak positions, suggesting that the treatments did not affect the chemical structure of the cellulose fragment. Scanning electron microscopy showed that the aggregated structure of MCC is broken down after treatment. Transmission electron microscopy revealed that the produced CNW displayed a nanoscale structure. X-ray diffraction analysis indicated that chemical swelling improves the crystallinity of MCC while maintaining the cellulose I structure. Acid hydrolysis however reduced the crystallinity of MCC and displayed the coexistence of cellulose I and II allomorphs. The produced CNW is shown to have a good thermal stability and hence is suitable for a range of applications such as green biodegradable nanocomposites reinforced with CNW. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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