Extraction and characterization of cellulose nanocrystals from tea leaf waste fibers

The aim was to explore the utilization of tea leaf waste fibers (TLWF) as a source for the production of cellulose nanocrystals (CNC). TLWF was first treated with alkaline, followed by bleaching before being hydrolyzed with concentrated sulfuric acid. The materials attained after each step of chemic...

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Main Authors: Abdul Rahman, Nur Hayati, Chieng, Buong Woei, Ibrahim, Nor Azowa, Abdul Rahman, Norizah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI 2017
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/35436/1/35436.pdf
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/35436/
http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/9/11/588
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