Synthesis of Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose-Based Hydrogel from Durian (Durio zibethinus) Rind Using Aluminium Sulphate as Crosslinking Agent

Abstract

Also the chemical cross-linker can give a more physically stable hydrogel, but the major disadvantage of a chemical crosslinking agent is its toxic effect on humans. Therefore, this study was conducted to synthesize non-toxic cellulose-based hydrogels from durian (Durio zibethinus) rind waste using aluminium sulphate as a chemical crosslinking agent. Materials and Methods Chemicals and reagentsAll solvents and reagents used for this study were of analytical grade and products of Merck. They included sodium chloride, ethanol, methanol, glacial acetic acid, isopropyl alcohol, methanol, aluminium sulphate, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), glycerol, sodium monochloro acetate, and distilled water.