Method for production of cellulose nanocrystals from Miscathus giganteus and composites therefrom
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1. A process for isolating cellulose nanocrystals from Miscanthus Giganteus, comprising the steps of:
- performing a base hydrolysis step on a quantity of Miscanthus Giganteus;
performing a bleaching step on a solid material recovered from the base hydrolysis step;
performing an acid hydrolysis step on a solid material recovered from the bleaching step; and
recovering cellulose nanocrystals from Miscanthus Giganteus after performing the acid hydrolysis step.
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Abstract
Methods for isolating cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from the plant Miscanthus Giganteus (MxG). Impressive yields are obtained through a combination of processing steps including base hydrolysis, bleaching and acid hydrolysis. MxG-CNCs are produced having high aspect ratios, are biorenewable and can be used for a wide range of applications such as nanofillers in composites. MxG-CNC-containing composites are also disclosed.
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1. A process for isolating cellulose nanocrystals from Miscanthus Giganteus, comprising the steps of:
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performing a base hydrolysis step on a quantity of Miscanthus Giganteus;
performing a bleaching step on a solid material recovered from the base hydrolysis step; performing an acid hydrolysis step on a solid material recovered from the bleaching step; and recovering cellulose nanocrystals from Miscanthus Giganteus after performing the acid hydrolysis step. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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