Extraction of cellulose from restaurant food waste
Matthew Garnett, Harrish Kumar Senthil Kumar, Bryan S. Beckingham, Symone L. M. Alexander
Abstract
Mixed food waste from a local restaurant undergoes an acid/base extraction process to recover cellulose comparable to commercial alternatives.
Topics & Concepts
CelluloseExtraction (chemistry)Food wasteWaste managementBusinessPulp and paper industryWaste paperEnvironmental scienceChemistryChromatographyEngineeringOrganic chemistryAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesPolysaccharides and Plant Cell WallsBiofuel production and bioconversion