Synthesis and characterization of a novel cellulose nonionic ether

Zi Qiang Shao*, Kun Xu, Yong Sheng Tian, Fei Jun Wang, Ji Xun Wang

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)188-191
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Beijing Institute of Technology (English Edition)
Volume14
Issue number2
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2005

Keywords

  • 3,4-epoxy-1-bromo-2-butyl alcohol
  • Steam explosion
  • Thermoplastic
  • Trihydroxybutyl cellulose

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