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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2023)
Analysis of cellulose production from Cocos nucifera endocarps from a structural perspective
Authors
A F Afolabi
Abstract
Understanding the characteristics of organic materials is necessary for
using them. This study set out to
determine the characteristics of the separated cellulose from Cocos nucifera
endocarps to determine its suitability for future use. To accomplish this,
Cocos nucifera endocarp powder was alkaline pulped and chlorite bleached, and
then the cellulose was subjected to various instrumental analyses using ImageJ
software, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR)
spectroscopy and other tools. The existence of important cellulose functional
groups such O-H, C-H, and C=O was confirmed by the FTIR. The cellulose appeared in the SEM micrograph
as a cluster fiber with a rough surface that resembled a short rod. Using Visio
2016 and Origin PRO 2018, it was discovered that the average cellulose length
and diameter are 56 mm and 20 mm, respectively, while the XRD revealed a
mixture of crystalline and amorphous particles with 51% crystallinity and a
crystallite size of 1.30 nm. The values of the total crystalline index and the
lateral order index are 0.75 and 1.2, respectively. The findings might be used
to assess the suitability of cellulose extracted from Cocos nucifera endocarps
for various uses.
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How to cite this article:
A F Afolabi "Analysis of cellulose production from Cocos nucifera endocarps from a structural perspective". International Journal of Advanced Science and Research, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 1-6
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