Nonisothermal crystallization kinetics in isotactic polypropylene/microcrystalline cellulose (II) composites
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DOI: 10.1002/pc.24033
Abstract: This study investigates the polymorphous transformation of microcrystalline cellulose at different NaOH concentrations and the nonisothermal crystallization kinetics of polypropylene/microcrystalline cellulose (II) composites by differential scanning calorimetric technique (DSC) with various cooling rates. The synchrotron… read more here.
Keywords: nonisothermal crystallization; cellulose; microcrystalline cellulose; crystallization kinetics ... See more keywords
The influence of irradiated recycled polypropylene compatibilizer on the impact fracture behavior of recycled polypropylene/microcrystalline cellulose composites
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DOI: 10.1002/pc.24430
Abstract: The poor compatibility between a thermoplastic matrix and natural fiber reinforcement has been a limitation in the optimization of natural fiber-filled composites. Electron beam irradiation is used to modify the structure of materials. However, most… read more here.
Keywords: impact fracture; rpp; microcrystalline cellulose; recycled polypropylene ... See more keywords
Physicochemical properties, antioxidant and antibacterial activities of dialdehyde microcrystalline cellulose
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DOI: 10.1007/s10570-017-1255-4
Abstract: A series of dialdehyde microcrystalline cellulose (DAMC) were prepared by NaIO4 oxidation of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), and their physico-chemical properties, antioxidant activity, and antibacterial activity were further investigated. The results of scanning electron microscopy indicated… read more here.
Keywords: microcrystalline cellulose; dialdehyde microcrystalline; antioxidant antibacterial; properties antioxidant ... See more keywords
Preparation and properties of microcrystalline cellulose/hydroxypropyl starch composite films
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DOI: 10.1007/s10570-017-1423-6
Abstract: In this paper, microcrystalline cellulose (MCC)/hydroxypropyl starch (HPS) composite films are prepared by the solution casting method, and the effect of different amounts of microcrystalline cellulose on the properties of the films is investigated. The… read more here.
Keywords: microcrystalline cellulose; mcc; hydroxypropyl starch; composite films ... See more keywords
Preparation and oil adsorption properties of hydrophobic microcrystalline cellulose aerogel
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DOI: 10.1007/s10570-020-03309-0
Abstract: Hydrophobic microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) aerogel is synthesized using microcrystalline cellulose and NaOH/urea solution as precursors through the sol–gel route and alkylation hydrophobic coagulation bath. Especially, the effects of different drying modes and content of MCC… read more here.
Keywords: adsorption; microcrystalline cellulose; cellulose; hydrophobic microcrystalline ... See more keywords
Optimizing the Acid Hydrolysis Process for the Isolation of Microcrystalline Cellulose from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches Using Response Surface Methods
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DOI: 10.1007/s12649-019-00627-8
Abstract: The objective of the study was the optimization of the acid hydrolysis process parameters for the isolation of microcrystalline cellulose from oil palm empty fruit bunches (OP-EFB-MCC). The experiments were conducted following the central composite… read more here.
Keywords: hydrolysis process; microcrystalline cellulose; acid hydrolysis;
Photo- and electro-responsive phase change materials based on highly anisotropic microcrystalline cellulose/graphene nanoplatelet structure
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2018.11.091
Abstract: Abstract Phase change materials (PCMs) exhibit great potential applications in many fields, such as energy-saving building, solar energy harvesting, waste heat utilization, constant temperature protection and thermal management of microelectronic devices. In this work, we… read more here.
Keywords: composite pcms; microcrystalline cellulose; phase change; energy ... See more keywords
Microwave assisted conversion of microcrystalline cellulose into value added chemicals using dilute acid catalyst.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2016.11.066
Abstract: One of the grand challenges of this century is to transition fuels and chemicals production derived from fossil feedstocks to renewable feedstocks such as cellulosic biomass. Here we describe fast microwave conversion of microcrystalline cellulose… read more here.
Keywords: conversion microcrystalline; dilute acid; microcrystalline cellulose; conversion ... See more keywords
The fabrication of microcrystalline cellulose-nanoZnO hybrid composites and their application in rubber compounds.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.04.022
Abstract: Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) was first swollen and then hybridized with nano-ZnO to prepare MCC-ZnO hybrid composites using a microreactor technique. The microstructure of the ZnO particles was controlled and characterized. The results showed that the… read more here.
Keywords: mcc zno; hybrid composites; zno; microcrystalline cellulose ... See more keywords
Biocompatible microcrystalline cellulose particles from cotton wool and magnetization via a simple in situ co-precipitation method.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.04.059
Abstract: This investigation describes the preparation of magnetically doped degradable microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) nanocomposite particles with application potential in biotechnology, solid support for biomolecule/water purification, oil recovery from water and beyond. MCC was first extracted from… read more here.
Keywords: cotton wool; microcrystalline cellulose; situ precipitation;
Synthesis of high-strength microcrystalline cellulose hydrogel by viscosity adjustment.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2017.10.017
Abstract: Developing hydrogels with enhanced mechanical strength is desirable for bio-related applications. For such applications, cellulose is a notable biopolymer for hydrogel synthesis due to its inherent strength and stiffness. Here, we report the viscosity-adjusted synthesis… read more here.
Keywords: strength; high strength; viscosity; microcrystalline cellulose ... See more keywords