Abstract
A kind of novel cellulose ether - trihydroxybutyl cellulose (THBC) was synthesized. The process includes the steam explosion treatment of cotton cellulose, alkalization, etherification and purification. Sweep electron microscope (SEM), Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) and X-ray diffraction were used to characterize the cellulose pretreated and the product. The effects of reaction conditions (temperature, time) on the molecular substitution (Sm) were discussed. To obtain a higher degree of molecular substitution, the reaction temperature is 80°C, and the reaction time is 4 h.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 188-191 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Beijing Institute of Technology (English Edition) |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - Jun 2005 |
Keywords
- 3,4-epoxy-1-bromo-2-butyl alcohol
- Steam explosion
- Thermoplastic
- Trihydroxybutyl cellulose