WCl6 catalyzed cellulose degradation at 80 °C and lower in [BMIM]Cl.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2019.02.050
Abstract: Degradation of cellulose to reducing sugar is the key step for the conversion of cellulose to valuable chemicals. Cellulose was degraded by WCl6 in 1-butyl-3-methyl imidazole chloride at 80 °C and lower. 83% and 85.5% yield… read more here.
Keywords: degradation; reducing sugar; degradation cellulose; catalyzed cellulose ... See more keywords
Degradation of cellulose in NaOH and NaOH/urea aqueous solutions by ultrasonic irradiation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ultsonch.2018.07.030
Abstract: Ultrasonic degradation of cellulose with low molecular weight in NaOH and NaOH/urea solutions was investigated at 20 and 500 kHz frequencies by measuring the solution viscosity. The viscosity decreased with sonication time. A small difference in… read more here.
Keywords: naoh naoh; naoh urea; ultrasonic irradiation; sonication ... See more keywords
Degradation of Cellulose Derivatives in Laboratory, Man-Made, and Natural Environments
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c00336
Abstract: Biodegradable polymers complement recyclable materials in battling plastic waste because some products are difficult to recycle and some will end up in the environment either because of their application or due to wear of the… read more here.
Keywords: environment; man made; cellulose derivatives; degradation ... See more keywords