Cellulose hydrolysis using ionic liquids and inorganic acids under dilute conditions: morphological comparison of nanocellulose
Jacobs H. Jordan, Michael W. Easson, Brian Condon
Abstract
crystallinity) to the counterparts prepared under conventional conditions and exhibited superior thermal properties for sulfate CNCs. Additionally, the obtained CNCs had low surface functionalization, yet were colloidally stable for >90 days, which is a desirable trait for post-functionalization of CNCs. This process represents a general strategy utilizing dilute ionic liquids in the preparation of nanocellulose under mildly acidic conditions.
Topics & Concepts
NanocelluloseCelluloseIonic liquidHydrolysisChemistryChemical engineeringOrganic chemistryCatalysisEngineeringAdvanced Cellulose Research StudiesLignin and Wood ChemistryBiofuel production and bioconversion