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Synthesis of lignin-modified cellulose nanocrystals with antioxidant activity via Diels–Alder reaction and its application in carboxymethyl cellulose film.

Authors :
An, Liangliang
Chen, Jiansong
Heo, Ji Won
Bae, Jin Ho
Jeong, Hanseob
Kim, Yong Sik
Source :
Carbohydrate Polymers. 2021, Vol. 274, pN.PAG-N.PAG. 1p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Multifunctional polymers derived from renewable organic substances have received significant attention. In this work, the Diels–Alder "click" reaction was used to synthesize a renewable copolymer with the mechanical strength of cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) and the natural antioxidant activity of lignin. Chemical structural analysis and molecular weight results confirmed that lignin was successfully attached to the CNCs. Phenolic hydroxyl groups were introduced into CNCs, resulting in good antioxidant activity with an IC 50 value of 1.49 mg/mL, although a slight decrease in the crystallinity index and thermal properties was observed. Additionally, carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) films containing lignin-modified CNCs were prepared by solution casting. The lignin-modified CNCs endowed film with antioxidant activity and also contributed to increasing the tensile strength by 70%. This indicated that the lignin-modified CNCs with good antioxidant activities and mechanical strength have promising applications in multifunctional materials. [Display omitted] • Lignin-modified CNCs were synthesized via Diels–Alder reaction. • Lignin-modified CNCs had significant antioxidant activity. • CMC film containing lignin-modified CNCs exhibited antioxidant activity. • CMC film containing lignin-modified CNCs exhibited improved tensile strength. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01448617
Volume :
274
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Carbohydrate Polymers
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
153175957
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carbpol.2021.118651