Extraction and characterization of microfibrillated and nanofibrillated cellulose from office paper waste

• Main Authors: Md Hanafiah, Siti Fatimah, Danial, Wan Hazman, Abu Samah, Mohd Armi, Samad, Wan Zurina, Darnis, Deny Susanti, Mohd Salim, Rosliza, Abdul Majid, Zaiton
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/86229/7/86229%20abstract.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/86229/

The tremendous increased in papermaking and cellulose production, which both sources from wood pulp has resulted in severe exploitation of trees, leading to environmental problems, the deforestation. Besides, the reduction of paper usage is rather not in the horizon. Thus, concerning with the envi...