Lignocellulosic fibers and microcellulose have been obtained by simple alkaline treatment from softwood al- mond shells. In particular, the Prunus dulcis Miller (D.A.) Webb. was considered as a agro industrial waste largely available in southern Italy. The materials before and after purification have been characterized by 13C CPMAS NMR spectroscopy methodology. A proper data analysis provided the relative composition of lignin and holo- cellulose at each purification step and the results were compared with thermogravimetric analysis and FT-IR. To value the possibility of using this material in a circular economy framework, the fibrous cellulosic material was used to manufacture a handmade cardboard. The tensile performances on the prepared cardboard proved its suitability for packaging purposes as a sustainable material. These fibers along with the obtained microcellulose can represent a new use for the almond shells that are mainly used as firewood.

Aurora Modica, Sergio Rosselli, Giorgia Catinella, Francesco Sottile, Carmelina Anna Catania, Giuseppe Cavallaro, et al. (2020). Solid state 13C-NMR methodology for the cellulose composition studies of the shells of Prunus dulcis and their derived cellulosic materials. CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS, 240, 116290-1-116290-8 [10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116290].

Solid state 13C-NMR methodology for the cellulose composition studies of the shells of Prunus dulcis and their derived cellulosic materials

Sergio Rosselli
Writing – Original Draft Preparation
;
Giorgia Catinella
Investigation
;
Francesco Sottile
Conceptualization
;
Carmelina Anna Catania
Conceptualization
;
Giuseppe Cavallaro
Formal Analysis
;
Giuseppe Lazzara
Formal Analysis
;
Luigi Botta
Conceptualization
;
Alberto Spinella
Data Curation
;
Maurizio Bruno
Writing – Review & Editing
2020-01-01

Abstract

Lignocellulosic fibers and microcellulose have been obtained by simple alkaline treatment from softwood al- mond shells. In particular, the Prunus dulcis Miller (D.A.) Webb. was considered as a agro industrial waste largely available in southern Italy. The materials before and after purification have been characterized by 13C CPMAS NMR spectroscopy methodology. A proper data analysis provided the relative composition of lignin and holo- cellulose at each purification step and the results were compared with thermogravimetric analysis and FT-IR. To value the possibility of using this material in a circular economy framework, the fibrous cellulosic material was used to manufacture a handmade cardboard. The tensile performances on the prepared cardboard proved its suitability for packaging purposes as a sustainable material. These fibers along with the obtained microcellulose can represent a new use for the almond shells that are mainly used as firewood.
2020
Settore CHIM/01 - Chimica Analitica
Settore BIO/15 - Biologia Farmaceutica
Settore ICAR/13 - Disegno Industriale
Settore AGR/03 - Arboricoltura Generale E Coltivazioni Arboree
Settore ING-IND/22 - Scienza E Tecnologia Dei Materiali
Aurora Modica, Sergio Rosselli, Giorgia Catinella, Francesco Sottile, Carmelina Anna Catania, Giuseppe Cavallaro, et al. (2020). Solid state 13C-NMR methodology for the cellulose composition studies of the shells of Prunus dulcis and their derived cellulosic materials. CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS, 240, 116290-1-116290-8 [10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.116290].
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