Isolation of Cellulose Nanocrystals from Banana Peel Using One-Pot Microwave and Mild Oxidative Hydrolysis System.

ABSTRACT: The current investigation deals with the application of a one-pot system to facilitate the production of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from banana peel by a combination of microwave pre-treatment and mild oxidative hydrolysis with hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂, 0-30 wt%) and sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄, 0-10%). H₂O₂ causes decolorization of the banana peel suspension from dark brown to light yellow, while further treatment with H₂SO₄ produces a white suspension, indicating successful removal of the non-cellulosic components from the banana peel. This finding was further supported by Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopic analysis, which showed the gradual disappearance of lignin and hemicellulose peaks with

SUBMITTER: Mohd Jamil NA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9565709 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature