Effectiveness of various solvents in themicrowave-assisted extraction of cellulose from oil palm mesocarp fiber

Cellulose is a valuable resource for organic synthesis owing to its low cost, abundance, and sustainability. However, crystalline cellulose in lignocellulosic biomass is frequently smothered by the recalcitrant amorphous layers of lignin and hemicellulose that limit its extractability. Therefore, th...

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Main Authors: Mohd Azlan, Nadiah Syafiqah, Yap, Chiew Lin, Gan, Suyin, Abdul Rahman, Mohd Basyaruddin
Format: Article
Published: Elsevier 2022