José Carlos Vasques, Samir Leite Mathias, Lucas Repecka Alves, Wilson Alves Ribeiro Neto, Alessandra de Almeida Lucas, Aparecido Junior de Menezes
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Abstract
The extraction of cellulose nanocrystals from tucum fibers has not been previously reported in the literature. In this way, tucum fibers underwent extraction processes to obtain cellulose nanocrystals, which were then characterized using techniques such as Fourier Transformed Infrared (FTIR), Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Thermogravimetry (TG), and chemical composition analysis. The results revealed that the cellulose nanocrystals extracted from tucum fibers exhibited a fine, needle-like morphology with lengths ranging from 50 to 350 nm and diameters from 7.5 to 32.7 nm. The chemical composition analysis showed a high presence of alphacellulose in the fibers (ca. 63.38%). FTIR analysis demonstrated characteristic bands of cellulosic materials, while TG analysis indicated higher ash content and lower Tonset in the cellulose nanocrystals. XRD analysis showed increased crystallinity of the nanocrystals. The study underscores the potential applications of these cellulose nanocrystals as reinforcement in nanocomposite materials, emphasizing their eco-friendly and sustainable nature.
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Journal of Polymer Research provides a forum for the prompt publication of articles concerning the fundamental and applied research of polymers. Its great feature lies in the diversity of content which it encompasses, drawing together results from all aspects of polymer science and technology.
As polymer research is rapidly growing around the globe, the aim of this journal is to establish itself as a significant information tool not only for the international polymer researchers in academia but also for those working in industry. The scope of the journal covers a wide range of the highly interdisciplinary field of polymer science and technology, including:
polymer synthesis;
polymer reactions;
polymerization kinetics;
polymer physics;
morphology;
structure-property relationships;
polymer analysis and characterization;
physical and mechanical properties;
electrical and optical properties;
polymer processing and rheology;
application of polymers;
supramolecular science of polymers;
polymer composites.