Abstract:Cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) have unique and diverse applications in the various fields of developing nanomaterials. In this work, cellulose nanocrystals were extracted from millet husk residue waste using a homogenized acid hydrolysis method. The effects of the process variables namely; homogenization speed, acid concentration and acid to cellulose ratio on the yield and swelling capacity were investigated and optimized using the Box Behnken design method in response surface methodology. The cellulose and na… Show more
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