Preparation and properties of cellulose / tamarind nut powder green composites

• Main Authors: Thiagamani, Senthil Muthu Kumar, Rajini, N., Jawaid, Mohammad, Rajulu, A. Varada, Winowlin Jappes, J. T.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Taylor & Francis 2018
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/73611/1/Preparation%20and%20properties%20of%20cellulose%20tamarind%20nut%20powder%20green%20composites.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/73611/

Using biopolymer cellulose as the matrix and tamarind nut powder (TNP) obtained from agricultural waste of tamarind nuts as the filler, the green composites were made. Cellulose was dissolved in environmental friendly solvent of aq. 8 wt. % Lithium hydroxide and 15 wt. % urea which was precooled to...