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  • Materials Science

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  • Growing demand for sustainable alternatives to synthetic polymers.
  • Natural polymers like cellulose offer potential but require property enhancement.
  • Cellulose's limitations hinder its widespread application as a synthetic polymer substitute.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To modify cellulose polymers via mercerization and silane functionalization.
  • To optimize reaction conditions for improved cellulose properties.
  • To evaluate the physico-chemical, thermal, and morphological characteristics of modified cellulose.

Main Methods:

  • Cellulose modification through mercerization and silane functionalization.
  • Structural analysis using Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR).
  • Thermal analysis using Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA).
  • Morphological characterization using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).
  • Evaluation of swelling and chemical resistance properties.

Main Results:

  • Optimized reaction conditions for cellulose modification.
  • Demonstrated structural, thermal, and morphological changes in modified cellulose.
  • Assessed enhanced swelling and chemical resistance of surface-modified cellulose polymers.

Conclusions:

  • Mercerization and silane functionalization effectively modify cellulose properties.
  • Surface-modified cellulose shows potential as a viable alternative to synthetic polymers.
  • Further research can explore applications leveraging these enhanced properties.