A novel enzymatic approach to nanocrystalline cellulose preparation

• Published in: Carbohydrate polymers Vol. 189; pp. 39 - 47
• Main Authors: Beltramino, Facundo, Blanca Roncero, M., Vidal, Teresa, Valls, Cristina
• Format: Journal Article Publication
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2018
• Subjects: Cellulase; Cellulose nanocrystals; Cel·lulasa; Cel·lulosa; Enginyeria paperera; Fiber length; Fibers; Fibres; Fibres de cel·lulosa; Nanocrystalline cellulose; Optimization; Primeres matèries papereres; Yield increase; Àrees temàtiques de la UPC; Nanocrystalline cellulose; Yield increase; Fiber length; Cellulase; Optimization

•NCC were produced with a greener technology.•Sulfuric acid can be reduced with a cellulase pretreatment.•The optimal conditions for enzymatic treatment were established.•The enzymatic treatment time was reduced.•Enzymatic effects on fibers led to proportional differences in NCC. In this work, condi...