Innovative process for obtaining modified nanocellulose from soybean straw

Author(s)

Souza, A. G. ; Santos, D. F. ; Ferreira, R. R. ; Pinto, V. Z. ; Rosa, D. S.

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: International Journal of Biological Macromolecules; v. 165, p. 10-pg., 2020-12-15.

Abstract

In the present research, soybean straw was used to prepare nanocellulose (NC) via a ballmill, in differentmilling times (6, 9, and 12 h) and in-situ modified with an anionic surfactant. NCs were characterized for their chemical structure, surface composition, dimension and stability, morphology, crystalline structure, and thermal stability. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy results indicated a cellulosic structure for NCs and a physical interaction due to the electronic attractions between nanocellulose hydroxyls and surfactant end chain groups. The dynamic light scattering, Zeta potential, and transmission electron microscopy indicated that the in situ modified samples showed smaller sizes and good electrostatic stability. Besides, while ball mill resulted in nanofibers, the in situ modified-NC showed a nanocrystal shape, indicating that the surfactant alters the milling process and cellulose scale reduction. The modified-NC showed lower crystallinity and crystal size than unmodified nanocelluloses due to the surfactant chains' addition and influence during the milling process. The modified-NC showed slightly superior thermal stability. The NC-12S showed smaller particle sizes, high electrostatic, and thermal stability and indicated that 12 h is adequate to prepare modified nanocellulose via in situ modification. The prepared samples could be potentially used as coatings, emulsifiers, and nanocomposites reinforcing agents. (C) 2020 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 18/25239-0 - Evaluation of dispersion of modified cellulose nanostructures in bionanocomposites
• Grantee: Derval dos Santos Rosa
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research
• FAPESP's process: 18/11277-7 - PBAT films with cellulose nanostructures treated with essential oils encapsulated for active packaging
• Grantee: Derval dos Santos Rosa
• Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants