METHOD FOR PRODUCTION OF CELLULOSE NANOCRYSTALS FROM MISCANTHUS GIGANTEUS AND COMPOSITES THEREFROM

摘要

Methods for isolating cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from the plant Miscanthus Giganteus (MxG). Impressive yields are obtained through a combination of processing steps including base hydrolysis, bleaching and acid hydrolysis. MxG-CNCs are produced having high aspect ratios, are biorenewable and can be used for a wide range of applications such as nanofillers in composites. MxG-CNC-containing composites are also disclosed.