Extraction and Characterization of Pharmaceutical Grade Microcrystalline Cellulose From Bambara Nut (Voandzeia Subterranean (L) Thousars) Husk

Microcrystalline cellulose is a vital ingredient in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industries. In this study, Bambara nutshell microcrystalline cellulose (BNS-MCC) was prepared by acid hydrolysis modification of Bambara nutshell alpha-cellulose pulp. The sample was subjected to sodium hydro...

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Main Authors: E. Agboeze, N. P. Ani, E. O. Omeje
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences 2022-08-01
Series:African Scientific Reports
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Online Access:https://asr.nsps.org.ng/index.php/asr/article/view/31