This study aims to determine the effect of cellulose morphology on enhancing the nitration of cellulose to achieve nitrocellulose with a high nitrogen content. Cotton linter was employed as a point of reference, and and coffee pulp cellulose were used for comparison. and coffee pulp cellulose were used considering their distinctive morphological characteristics compared to cotton linter.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe rapid growth of the electronics industry is producing excessive electronic waste. One of the common types of materials in electronic waste is high-impact polystyrene (HIPS). In this study, HIPS from electronic waste was recycled through an extrusion process and used as a 3D print filament.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCellulose is classified as one of the most abundant biopolymers in nature. Its excellent properties have gained a lot of interest as an alternative material for synthetic polymers. Nowadays, cellulose can be processed into numerous derivative products, such as microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) and nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBioplastic has been widely studied in the past decades as a replacement for non-biodegradable and non-environmentally friendly plastic. One of the promising materials to produce bioplastic is cellulose. However, it is rarely used as the main component for bioplastic production.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOil spills in the marine environment are a rising concern due to their adverse impacts on living creatures and the environment. Hence, remediation methods have been used to remove the oil from the contaminated water. A sorbent material is considered the best method for oil spill absorption.
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