Overview of CNCs Production by Acid Hydrolysis

CNCs two-stage thermal decomposition behavior is due to the incorporation of the sulfate groups with the crystals of cellulose [77], 

Origin Acid (wt% or vol%) Ratio (Cellulose/ Acid) Reaction Temperature ( C)/Time (min) Dimensions of CNCs (nm) Ref. 

Chemically purified cellulose (sugarcane bagasse) 6M 5g/100ml 45/30 L = 255 55 D = 4 [84] 

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Table 15.1 Overview of CNCs production by acid hydrolysis.

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