Preparation and characterization of jute cellulose nanocrystals using tetrabutylammonium fluoride and dimethyl sulfoxide solutions

Abstract This study reports the efficient extraction of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and preparation of self‐reinforced CNC films from scoured and bleached jute fibers using a unique solvent system combining tetrabutylammonium fluoride and dimethyl sulfoxide and compare the outcomes with commercial...

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Main Authors: Shamsuzzaman Sheikh, Kazumasa Hirogaki, Satoshi Irie, Koji Nakane
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/pls2.10168
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Satoshi Irie
Koji Nakane
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description Abstract This study reports the efficient extraction of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and preparation of self‐reinforced CNC films from scoured and bleached jute fibers using a unique solvent system combining tetrabutylammonium fluoride and dimethyl sulfoxide and compare the outcomes with commercial nanocellulose. The dissolution time of jute fiber was only 1.5 h at 90°C, which is the shortest time compared to all other methods. Morphological examinations revealed compact agglomeration structures of CNCs under SEM observation. TEM analysis determined an average diameter of 12–45 nm and 8–43 nm for scoured and bleached jute CNCs, respectively. The crystallinity was measured at 79.14% for scoured and 73.59% for bleached jute CNCs. TGA results indicated suitable thermal stability of the produced jute CNCs, demonstrating stability up to 210°C before starting cellulose decomposition. The prepared scoured and bleached jute CNC films exhibited a higher ultimate tensile strength of 18.89 and 42.07 MPa, with elongation at break 27.62% and 56.07%, respectively, making it a suitable solution and eco‐friendly film for packaging applications. Compared to commercial nanocellulose, extracted jute CNCs show identical properties. They are expected to be used as reinforcement with other polymers in nanocomposite films for packaging, coating, pharmaceutical, and biomedical applications. Highlights Jute CNCs and self‐reinforced CNC films are attained using the TBAF/DMSO solvent system. The jute fiber completes rapid dissolution in 1.5 h at 90°C, the shortest time compared to all other methods. The scoured and bleached jute CNCs exhibit average diameters of 12–45 nm and 8–43 nm, with crystallinity of 79.14% and 73.59%, respectively. The fabricated scoured and bleached jute CNC films display ultimate tensile strength of 18.89 and 42.07 MPa and elongation at break 27.62% and 56.07%.
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spelling doaj-art-82500b36be4c4fa6b9d2d8543cf689822025-01-29T12:52:34ZengWileySPE Polymers2690-38572025-01-0161n/an/a10.1002/pls2.10168Preparation and characterization of jute cellulose nanocrystals using tetrabutylammonium fluoride and dimethyl sulfoxide solutionsShamsuzzaman Sheikh0Kazumasa Hirogaki1Satoshi Irie2Koji Nakane3Frontier Fiber Technology and Science University of Fukui Fukui JapanFrontier Fiber Technology and Science University of Fukui Fukui JapanMaterials Science and Engineering University of Fukui Fukui JapanFrontier Fiber Technology and Science University of Fukui Fukui JapanAbstract This study reports the efficient extraction of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and preparation of self‐reinforced CNC films from scoured and bleached jute fibers using a unique solvent system combining tetrabutylammonium fluoride and dimethyl sulfoxide and compare the outcomes with commercial nanocellulose. The dissolution time of jute fiber was only 1.5 h at 90°C, which is the shortest time compared to all other methods. Morphological examinations revealed compact agglomeration structures of CNCs under SEM observation. TEM analysis determined an average diameter of 12–45 nm and 8–43 nm for scoured and bleached jute CNCs, respectively. The crystallinity was measured at 79.14% for scoured and 73.59% for bleached jute CNCs. TGA results indicated suitable thermal stability of the produced jute CNCs, demonstrating stability up to 210°C before starting cellulose decomposition. The prepared scoured and bleached jute CNC films exhibited a higher ultimate tensile strength of 18.89 and 42.07 MPa, with elongation at break 27.62% and 56.07%, respectively, making it a suitable solution and eco‐friendly film for packaging applications. Compared to commercial nanocellulose, extracted jute CNCs show identical properties. They are expected to be used as reinforcement with other polymers in nanocomposite films for packaging, coating, pharmaceutical, and biomedical applications. Highlights Jute CNCs and self‐reinforced CNC films are attained using the TBAF/DMSO solvent system. The jute fiber completes rapid dissolution in 1.5 h at 90°C, the shortest time compared to all other methods. The scoured and bleached jute CNCs exhibit average diameters of 12–45 nm and 8–43 nm, with crystallinity of 79.14% and 73.59%, respectively. The fabricated scoured and bleached jute CNC films display ultimate tensile strength of 18.89 and 42.07 MPa and elongation at break 27.62% and 56.07%.https://doi.org/10.1002/pls2.10168cellulose nanocrystalscellulose nanocrystal filmdimethyl sulfoxidejute fibertetrabutylammonium fluoride
spellingShingle Shamsuzzaman Sheikh
Kazumasa Hirogaki
Satoshi Irie
Koji Nakane
Preparation and characterization of jute cellulose nanocrystals using tetrabutylammonium fluoride and dimethyl sulfoxide solutions
SPE Polymers
cellulose nanocrystals
cellulose nanocrystal film
dimethyl sulfoxide
jute fiber
tetrabutylammonium fluoride
title Preparation and characterization of jute cellulose nanocrystals using tetrabutylammonium fluoride and dimethyl sulfoxide solutions
title_full Preparation and characterization of jute cellulose nanocrystals using tetrabutylammonium fluoride and dimethyl sulfoxide solutions
title_fullStr Preparation and characterization of jute cellulose nanocrystals using tetrabutylammonium fluoride and dimethyl sulfoxide solutions
title_full_unstemmed Preparation and characterization of jute cellulose nanocrystals using tetrabutylammonium fluoride and dimethyl sulfoxide solutions
title_short Preparation and characterization of jute cellulose nanocrystals using tetrabutylammonium fluoride and dimethyl sulfoxide solutions
title_sort preparation and characterization of jute cellulose nanocrystals using tetrabutylammonium fluoride and dimethyl sulfoxide solutions
topic cellulose nanocrystals
cellulose nanocrystal film
dimethyl sulfoxide
jute fiber
tetrabutylammonium fluoride
url https://doi.org/10.1002/pls2.10168
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