One-pot preparation of micro-fibrillated cellulose fiber (MCF) through the synergistic action of g-C<sub>3</sub>N<sub>4</sub> and a diluted acid
Zhenyu Zhang, Anran Li, Haining Na, Fei Liu, Jin Zhu
Abstract
g-C 3 N 4 with good cellulose affinity has the ability to peel microfibrils from the fiber surface through the interaction between g-C 3 N 4 and cellulose. Hydrated hydrogen ions can accelerate the dissociation of the hydrogen bond between microfibrils.
Topics & Concepts
CelluloseHydrogen bondCellulose fiberDissociation (chemistry)Chemical engineeringFiberMaterials scienceHydrogenIonChemistryPolymer chemistryNuclear chemistryOrganic chemistryMoleculeEngineeringAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesAerogels and thermal insulationElectrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications