Nanocellulose from sugarcane bagasse: synthesis and characterization

This work explores the synthesis and characterization of nanocellulose extracted from sugarcane bagasse. Sugarcane bagasse is an abundant agricultural waste material that is typically discarded. However, it contains a high amount of cellulose, making it a promising source for the production of nanocellulose. The work describes the process of extracting and purifying the cellulose from sugarcane bagasse using a combination of mechanical and chemical treatments.Following that, the produced nanocellulose is examined using a variety of analytical methods, including X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy.. The results show that the nanocellulose obtained from sugarcane bagasse has high crystallinity and a uniform fiber size distribution. These findings suggest that sugarcane bagasse could be a cost-effective and sustainable source of nanocellulose for various applications in industries such as packaging, textiles, and biomedical engineering.