Journal Published Online: 22 August 2022
Volume 11, Issue 1

Isolation of Cellulose from Mature Pods and How Different Bleaching Agents Affect Its Characterization

CODEN: MPCACD

Abstract

A Fourier-transform infrared spectrometer was used to investigate the effect of using different bleaching agents during the bleaching process on the functional group of cellulose obtained from Leucaena leucocephala pods. The spectra showed that fiber treated with 5 % sodium hypochlorite (NaCIO) showed a similar functional group with the commercial cellulose. Moreover, the chemical composition analysis and whiteness index showed that fiber treated with NaCIO produced 89.37 % cellulose. The whiteness index was 78.5 %, which was the highest. Therefore, these results are expected to provide insight into the potential of utilizing L. leucocephala pods as the alternative raw material for the isolation of cellulose, as the pods of these plants are underutilized.

Author Information

Aridi, Aida Safina
Department of Process and Food Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia Faculty of Applied Science and Technology, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Parit Raja, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia
Yusof, Yus Aniza
Department of Process and Food Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia Laboratory of Halal Science Research, Halal Products Research Institute, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
Nyuk Ling, Chin
Department of Process and Food Engineering, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
Ishak, Nur Akmal
Biology Unit, Centre of Foundation Studies for Agricultural Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia
Mohammad Yusof, Nor Nadiah
Polymer Engineering Technology, Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Institute of Chemical and Bioengineering Technology, Alor Gajah, Melaka, Malaysia
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Stock #: MPC20210118
ISSN: 2379-1365
DOI: 10.1520/MPC20210118