Table 1 Chemical Composition of the fibers investigated: TMP, bleached TMP, and each LCNF formed by mechanochemical succinylation
From: Effect of lignin in cellulose nanofibers on biodegradation and seed germination
| Â | Cellulose % | Lignin % | Hemicellulose % | Free carboxylate content (mmol/g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Unbleached Pulp | \(43\pm 1\) | \(35\pm 2\) | \(19\pm 2\) | \(0.07\pm 0.02\) |
8Â h Bleached Pulp | \(56\pm 2\) | \(26\pm 2\) | \(16\pm 1\) | \(0.13\pm 0.03\) |
24Â h Bleached Pulp | \(64\pm 1\) | \(20\pm 2\) | \(14\pm 1\) | \(0.10\pm 0.03\) |
35LCNF | a\(43\pm 1\) | a\(35\pm 2\) | a\(19\pm 2\) | \(0.95\pm 0.05\) |
26LCNF | a\(56\pm 2\) | a\(26\pm 2\) | a\(16\pm 1\) | \(0.83\pm 0.03\) |
20LCNF | \(*64\pm 1\) | a\(20\pm 2\) | \(*14\pm 1\) | \(0.97\pm 0.05\) |