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Title: Biofibres from biofuel industrial byproduct Pongamia pinnata seed hull
Authors: Manjula, P.
Srinikethan, G.
Shetty, K.V.
Issue Date: 2017
Citation: Bioresources and Bioprocessing, 2017, Vol.4, 1, pp.-
Abstract: Background: Biodiesel production using Pongamia pinnata (P. pinnata) seeds results in large amount of unused seed hull. These seed hulls serve as a potential source for cellulose fibres which can be exploited as reinforcement in composites. Methods: These seed hulls were processed using chlorination and alkaline extraction process in order to isolate cellulose fibres. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), dynamic light scattering (DLS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR) analysis demonstrated the morphological changes in the fibre structure. Results: Cellulose microfibres of diameter 6 8 m, hydrodynamic diameter of 58.4 nm and length of 535 nm were isolated. Thermal stability was enhanced by 70 C and crystallinity index (CI) by 19.8% ensuring isolation of crystalline cellulose fibres. Conclusion: The sequential chlorination and alkaline treatment stemmed to the isolation of cellulose fibres from P. pinnata seed hull. The isolated cellulose fibres possessed enhanced morphological, thermal, and crystalline properties in comparison with P. pinnata seed hull. These cellulose microfibres may potentially find application as biofillers in biodegradable composites by augmenting their properties. 2017, The Author(s).
URI: http://idr.nitk.ac.in/jspui/handle/123456789/10084
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