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Isolation and Characterization of Cellulose Micro/Nanofibrils from Douglas Fir
Authors:Rui Zhu  Vikram Yadama
Institution:1.Xinxiu New Materials Co., Ltd.,Santa Clara,USA;2.Composite Materials and Engineering Center,Washington State University,Pullman,USA;3.Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering,Washington State University,Pullman,USA
Abstract:Cellulose micro/nanofibrils were successfully extracted from softwood Douglas fir in three distinct stages. Initially raw Douglas fir wood chips were subjected to a hot water extraction (HWE) treatment. Then HWE treated cellulosic fibers underwent a bleaching process followed by a mild ultrasonication. Chemical composition analysis according to ASTM standards confirmed that most of hemicelluloses and nearly all lignin were removed during the first two stages, respectively. Microscopy studies showed formation of nanofibrils during the ultrasonication process, and increasing ultrasonication time led to generation of greater percentage of nanofibrils. With the removal of the matrix materials, the crystallinity of the cellulosic fibers was increased, whereas thermal stability was maintained. HWE opened up the cell wall structure, thereby facilitating the subsequent fractionation into micro/nanofibrils. The obtained cellulose micro/nanofibrils could serve as reinforcing material in composite products or raw material for other applications, such as filtration membrane.
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