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Physicochemical of microcrystalline cellulose from oil palm fronds as potential methylene blue adsorbents
M. Hazwan Hussin,Nurul Aqilah Pohan,Zaharaddeen N. Garba,M. Jain Kassim,Afidah Abdul Rahim,Nicolas Brosse,Mehdi Yemloul,M. R. Nurul Fazita,M. K. Mohamad Haafiz +8 more
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It was found that the OPF MCC was identified as cellulose II polymorph, with higher crystallinity index than OPF α-cellulose, which indicates that the acid hydrolysis allows the production of cellulose that is highly crystalline.About:
This article is published in International Journal of Biological Macromolecules.The article was published on 2016-11-01. It has received 92 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Freundlich equation & Microcrystalline cellulose.read more
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Recent progress in cellulose nanocrystals: sources and production
TL;DR: This review addresses the recent progress in the production methodologies of cellulose nanocrystals, covering principal cellulose resources and the main processes used for its isolation.
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Microcrystalline cellulose: Isolation, characterization and bio-composites application-A review.
Djalal Trache,M. Hazwan Hussin,Caryn Tan Hui Chuin,S. Sabar,M. R. Nurul Fazita,Owolabi Folahan Abdulwahab Taiwo,T.M. Hassan,M. K. Mohamad Haafiz +7 more
TL;DR: The current knowledge on the isolation of MCC from different sources using various procedures, its characterization, and its application in bio-composites is assembled.
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An overview of chlorophenols as contaminants and their removal from wastewater by adsorption: A review.
Zaharaddeen N. Garba,Zaharaddeen N. Garba,Weiming Zhou,Ibrahim Lawan,Wei Xiao,Mingxi Zhang,Liwei Wang,Lihui Chen,Zhanhui Yuan +8 more
TL;DR: The π-π dispersion interaction mechanism, hydrogen bonding formation mechanism, and the electron donor-acceptor complex mechanism were proposed for the chlorophenols adsorption onto various adsorbents with the help of current literature.
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Isolation and characterization of microcrystalline cellulose from roselle fibers.
TL;DR: The isolated MCC from roselle fibers will be going to use as reinforcing element in green composites and may be a precursor for future roselsle derived nanocellulose, and thus a promising subject in nanocomposite research.
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Functionality and nutritional aspects of microcrystalline cellulose in food.
TL;DR: Though widely used as control for many dietary fiber investigations, MCC has been shown to provide positive effects on gastrointestinal physiology, and hypolipidemic effects, influencing the expression of enzymes involved in lipid metabolism.
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Isolation and characterization of nanofibers from agricultural residues: wheat straw and soy hulls.
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