Published: 24 Oct 2024
Preparation and Characterization of Acetate Cellulose Laurate Ester in Sodium Acetate/Zinc Chloride Systems
Volume 1
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Sunday M. Ajayi
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Samuel O. Olusanya
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Sunday F. Abimbade
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Alex E. Didunyemi
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Michael O. Atunde
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Dele P. Fapojuwo
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Emmanuel G. Olumayede
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Olayide S. Lawal
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Cecilia O. Akintayo
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Dosu. Malomo
The objective of this study was to explore the preparation and characterization of acetate cellulose laurate ester in sodium acetate/zinc chloride systems. The cellulose used in the study was obtained from oil palm empty fruit bunch and oil palm frond. The characterization of both the isolated cellulose and the acetate cellulose laurate ester was carried out using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), X-ray diffraction (XRD), Differential thermogravimetric (DTG), and Thermogravimetric..