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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-11-01
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| Series: | Polymers |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4360/9/11/588 |