Cellulose nanofibers isolation and characterization from ramie using a chemical-ultrasonic treatment. Issue 8 (17th November 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Syafri, Edi; Kasim, Anwar; Abral, Hairul; Asben, Alfi
• Is Part Of: Journal of natural fibers. Volume 16:Issue 8(2019)
• Page Start: 1145
• Page End: 1155
• Publication Date: 2019-11-17
• Subjects: Ramie -- cellulose -- nanofibers -- natural fibers -- chemical treatment -- ultrasonication; 纤维素；纳米纤维；天然纤维；化学处理；超声波处理; Textile research -- Periodicals; Textile research; Periodicals; 677.005
• DOI: 10.1080/15440478.2018.1455073
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1544-0478

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The novelty of this work lies in isolating cellulose nanofibers from ramie ( Boehmerianivea (L.) Gaud) using chemical-ultrasonication treatment. The cellulose nanofibers were successfully isolated from ramie with a diameter and length of 9.9–89.1 nm and 1 μm, respectively. The samples were characterized by scanning electron microscopy, transmission electron microscopy, particle size analysis, Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction analysis, and thermogravimetric analysis. Indeed, there is a decrease in the hemicellulose and lignin content while the cellulose content increases due to the pulping and bleaching processes. The chemical-ultrasonication treatment results in a high yield of cellulose nanofibers (89.35%).