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Latest Advances in Acid Hydrolysis Technique for Production of Cellulose Nanocrystals (CNCs) as Reinforcing Component in Epoxy-Based Nanocomposites [PDF]
علوم و تکنولوژی پلیمر, 2023 Cellulose, as one of the most abundant natural polymers with a wide spectrum of applications, has drawn the attention of many researchers. In this regard, cellulose-base structures such as cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and nanocomposites are known as ...
Reyhaneh Laghaei +7 more
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Effect of the Addition of Corn Husk Cellulose Nanocrystals in the Development of a Novel Edible Film
Nanomaterials, 2022 The cellulose from agroindustrial waste can be treated and converted into nanocrystals or nanofibers. It could be used to produce biodegradable and edible films, contributing to the circular economy and being environmentally friendly. This research aimed
David Choque-Quispe +15 more
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Bio-Catalysis for the Functionalization of Cellulose Nanocrystals
Nanomaterials, 2022 In this work, the chemical modification of cellulose nanocrystals (NCs) using an enzyme as a catalyst has been performed by a “grafting from” reaction, in order to covalently functionalize the external surface of NCs with both poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA ...
Laura Peponi +5 more
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Engineering Science and Technology, an International Journal, 2022 Ordinary Portland cement production is one of the biggest emitters of carbon dioxide. Consequently, there is a strong need for construction materials with lower environmental footprints.
Rishen Roopchund +2 more
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Theoretical study of cellulose II nanocrystals with different exposed facets
Scientific Reports, 2021 Derived from the most abundant natural polymer, cellulose nanocrystal materials have attracted attention in recent decades due to their chemical and mechanical properties.
Can Leng +8 more
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Isotherm, kinetics and thermodynamic studies of Cd 2+ adsorption from aqueous solution onto cellulose nanocrystals obtained from cassava peel [PDF]
Songklanakarin Journal of Science and Technology (SJST), 2021 Cd2+ adsorption from aqueous solution onto cellulose nanocrystals from cassava peel (CP) was successfully studied. The sample was acid hydrolysed into cellulose nanocrystals using 64% sulphuric acid at 45oC for 45 min and was used as an adsorbent for ...
C. V. Abiaziem +3 more
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Carbohydrate Polymer Technologies and Applications, 2023 Traditional methods to obtain cellulose nanocrystals typically involve mechanical and chemical processes and develop an improved process in terms of efficiency, sustainability, and the quality of CNCs produced are interesting.
Jania Betania Alves da Silva +9 more
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Preparation and Surface Functionalization of Carboxylated Cellulose Nanocrystals
Nanomaterials, 2021 In recent years, cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) have emerged as a leading biomass-based nanomaterial owing to their unique functional properties and sustainable resourcing.
Edmond Lam, Usha D. Hemraz
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Cellulose nanocrystals from Siam weed: Synthesis and physicochemical characterization
Heliyon, 2023 The use of biomass for the development of environmentally friendly and industrially useful materials is still attracting global interest. Herein, cellulose nanocrystals were prepared from Siam weed.
Joseph K. Ogunjobi +2 more
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Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2022 This research presented a method to synthesize magnetic nanocrystalline cellulose-based nanocomposites using in-situ co-precipitation technique to produce ferromagnetic oxide particles (Fe3O4) that were grafted on the surface of cellulose nanocrystals ...
Bao Tran Pham Ngoc +6 more
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