Extraction and Characterization of Microcrystalline Cellulose Derived from Kapok Fibre (Ceiba pentandra) via Facile Chemical Alkali Treatment

Due to its excellent qualities, microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) has been used in several applications including polymer composites, packaging materials, and medicinal compounds. However, the insufficiency of non-renewable resources has turned the attention of researchers to greener strategies for r...

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Published in:Malaysian Journal of Chemistry
Main Author: Hashim M.F.H.; Hir Z.A.M.; Daud S.; Rafaie H.A.; Mohamed M.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Malaysian Institute of Chemistry 2024
Online Access:https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85201664027&doi=10.55373%2fmjchem.v26i4.178&partnerID=40&md5=0cf786528707565ebe7649e2451508b6