Catalytic Isolation and Physicochemical Properties of Nanocrystalline Cellulose (NCC) using HCl-FeCl3 System Combined with Ultrasonication

• Main Authors: Hamid, Sharifah Bee Abd, Chowdhury, Z.Z., Karim, M.Z., Ali, M.E.
• Format: Article
• Published: North Carolina State University 2016
• Subjects: Q Science (General); QD Chemistry
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/17966/; http://dx.doi.org/10.15376/biores.11.2.3840-3855

This research emphasizes the isolation of nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) from palm tree cellulose (PTC) and α-cellulose (AC), using acidic FeCl3-assisted catalytic pretreatment coupled with ultrasonication. The cavitation effect of ultrasonication affects the microstructure of the fibers, ultimatel...