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Activation of cellulose by 1,4-dioxane for dissolution in N,N-dimethylacetamide/LiCl

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    SYSNO ASEP0382476
    Document TypeJ - Journal Article
    R&D Document TypeJournal Article
    Subsidiary JČlánek ve WOS
    TitleActivation of cellulose by 1,4-dioxane for dissolution in N,N-dimethylacetamide/LiCl
    Author(s) Raus, Vladimír (UMCH-V) RID, ORCID
    Šturcová, Adriana (UMCH-V) RID
    Dybal, Jiří (UMCH-V) RID, ORCID
    Šlouf, Miroslav (UMCH-V) RID, ORCID
    Vacková, Taťana (UMCH-V) RID
    Šálek, Petr (UMCH-V) RID, ORCID
    Kobera, Libor (UMCH-V) RID, ORCID
    Vlček, Petr (UMCH-V) RID
    Source TitleCellulose. - : Springer - ISSN 0969-0239
    Roč. 19, č. 6 (2012), s. 1893-1906
    Number of pages14 s.
    Languageeng - English
    CountryNL - Netherlands
    Keywordscellulose activation ; cellulose dissolution ; 1,4-dioxane
    Subject RIVCD - Macromolecular Chemistry
    R&D ProjectsGAP108/12/0703 GA ČR - Czech Science Foundation (CSF)
    GA106/09/1348 GA ČR - Czech Science Foundation (CSF)
    Institutional supportUMCH-V - RVO:61389013
    CEZAV0Z40500505 - UMCH-V (2005-2011)
    UT WOS000310538300008
    DOI https://doi.org/10.1007/s10570-012-9779-0
    AnnotationN,N-Dimethylacetamide/lithium chloride (DMAc/LiCl) mixture is a popular solvent system used for cellulose dissolution, analysis, and derivatization. However, a pre-treatment (activation) procedure is needed for most celluloses to dissolve readily in DMAc/LiCl. Here, an optimized version of the activation protocol based on solvent exchange to 1,4-dioxane was introduced. Its universality was demonstrated by successful activation and dissolution of six different celluloses (AVICEL, Sigmacell, cotton linters, Encell, Lincell, and Whatman paper). Dissolution times varied significantly for different cellulose types and also depended on factors such as the drying method employed or the water removal step inclusion/omission. Dioxane-activated celluloses were analyzed with a variety of methods. SEC measurements indicated low destructivity of the dioxane activation method. The infrared spectroscopy analysis showed that dioxane remained adsorbed on cellulose even after rigorous drying. In addition, upon dioxane activation, stagnation or a slight increase in the total order index of celluloses was observed. This observation was in accordance with the crystallinity index changes determined by solid-state NMR. Finally, scanning electron microscopy revealed disintegration of AVICEL particles and defibrillation of fibrous celluloses upon dioxane activation; Sigmacell remained apparently unchanged.
    WorkplaceInstitute of Macromolecular Chemistry
    ContactEva Čechová, cechova@imc.cas.cz ; Tel.: 296 809 358
    Year of Publishing2013
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