From: Maximizing production of cellulose nanocrystals and nanofibers from pre-extracted loblolly pine kraft pulp: a response surface approach
Predicted yield (%)
Experimental yield (%)
Z-average size (nm)
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Zeta-potential (mV)
CNC
38.4
39.7 ± 0.5
162.8 ± 5.4
0.43 ± 0.01
− 47.8 ± 0.9
CSR
16.6
15.0 ± 0.2
270.4 ± 2.8
0.68 ± 0.15
− 43.9 ± 4.6
Total
55.0
54.7 ± 0.3
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