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Nordin, Siti Syazwani and Mhd Noor, Ervina Efzan and Kok, Chee Kuang and M. J., Nurhidayatullaili (2024) Synthesis of cellulose nanofibers from jute fiber by using chemomechanical method. F1000Research, 13 (40). pp. 1-11. ISSN 2046-1402

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Abstract

Background Jute fiber is one of the most versatile natural fibers that is widely used as a raw material for packaging, textiles, and construction; and as a reinforcement in composite materials for heavy-duty applications. In the past, acid hydrolysis and mechanical treatment via the ball milling method were common in the extraction of cellulose nanofiber (CNFs) from natural plant fibers. However, there are some drawbacks of using those methods where there will be a huge quantity of acidic wastewater generated when the acid hydrolysis method is performed. Method This study investigated the potential use of a combination of chemical and mechanical methods in the extraction of jute CNFs. Through this method, the jute fibers were first chemically treated using sodium hydroxide (NaOH), sodium chlorite (NaClO2) and sulphuric acid (H2SO4) to remove the non-cellulosic elements followed by mechanical milling by using a planetary ball mill. Results The shape and size of the obtained CNFs were observed under a field emission scanning electron microscope (FESEM). This study revealed that jute CNFs were successfully extracted through the combination of chemical and mechanical treatment methods where the obtained CNFs reveal themselves in smooth fibrous morphology with a diameter of 23 nm and 150-200nm in length. Conclusions Jute cellulose nanofibers were successfully drawn out from raw jute fibers by means of a combination of chemical and mechanical treatment. The results obtained confirmed that the chemomechanical method is an effective technique for isolating the CNFs and its potential use as reinforcement material was explained.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Fiber
Subjects:	T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) > TA1501-1820 Applied optics. Photonics
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering and Technology (FET)
Depositing User:	Ms Nurul Iqtiani Ahmad
Date Deposited:	02 Oct 2024 02:28
Last Modified:	02 Oct 2024 02:28
URII:	http://shdl.mmu.edu.my/id/eprint/13041

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