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Table 5 Evaluation of yields and properties of CNCs and CSR at optimum conditions

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)

Ð

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