Sustainable Production of Crystalline-Cellulose from Agric-biomass

Abstract

Owing to its prolific availability and specific biochemical composition (40-45% cellulose, 25-30% hemicellulose, 20% lignin), Sugarcane bagasse (SCB) attests its potential to cater as perfect starting material for production of value-added compounds namely, furfurals, ethanol, reducing sugars, xylitol, phenolic compounds, zeolites, sorbitol, volatile fatty acids, biogas, etc. Out of which, cellulosic derivatives such as Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) and Nanocrysta- lline cellulose (NCC) have been obtained special focus in this study due to their renewable nature and exclusive properties, in particular the high specific surface area, simple functionalization, high thermal stability, low density, high elastic modulus, biodegradability, and biocompatib ility. Further, the Crystalline Cellulose Production strategies were assessed for their environmental sustainability using Lifecycle assessment (LCA) approach.