Production of Cellulosic Polymers from Agricultural Wastes

Cellulosic polymers namely cellulose, di-and triacetate were produced from fourteen agricultural wastes; Branch and fiber after oil extraction from oil palm (Elais guineensis), raffia, piassava, bamboo pulp, bamboo bark from raphia palm (Raphia hookeri), stem and cob of maize plant (Zea mays), fruit...

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Main Authors: A. U. Israel, I. B. Obot, S. A. Umoren, V. Mkpenie, J. E. Asuquo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2008-01-01
Series:E-Journal of Chemistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/436356