Publications by authors named "N Savale"
Article Synopsis
- Researchers synthesized cellulose palmitates (CPs) using a catalyst-free method in a superbase ionic liquid environment, focusing on varying degrees of substitution (DS) influenced by temperature, time, and vinyl palmitate ratios.
- * The study detailed the effects of reaction conditions on CPs' structural composition, revealing the importance of specific hydroxy groups in the transesterification process and identifying optimal conditions that result in a DS between 0.5 to 2.3.
- * Various spectroscopic methods verified the CPs' chemical structure and stability, while comparisons of untreated and regenerated cellulose highlighted changes in their properties due to the ion liquid system used.
Polymers (Basel)
October 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study presents a new method for transesterifying cellulose with vinyl esters using an environmentally friendly ionic liquid, [mTBNH][OAC], allowing for improved homogeneous reactions and recyclability.
- Various long-chain cellulose esters were synthesized, achieving a degree of substitution (DS) up to 1.8, with optimized reaction parameters such as temperature and reactant ratios.
- Structural and thermal analyses indicate successful incorporation of alkyl chains into cellulose, enhancing material properties and suggesting these esters could replace traditional cellulose derivatives.
