Cellulose Ester-Based Aerogel: Lightweight and Highly Water-Absorbent

Aksu K., KAYA M.

ACS OMEGA, cilt.9, sa.3, ss.3701-3708, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 9 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2024
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1021/acsomega.3c07658
  • Dergi Adı: ACS OMEGA
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.3701-3708
  • Atatürk Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Cellulose was extracted from waste generated by pruning tea stem wastes. The interaction between pure cellulose and homophthalic acid produced a light (0.22 g cm(-3)) and eco-friendly hybrid aerogel product that is highly absorbent (85 g of water per 1 g of aerogel). The product has a Brunauer-Emmett-Teller surface area of 221 m(2)g(-1). In addition, the product was analyzed for its structural and functional properties using scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared, and X-ray diffraction. The methodology employed in this study is uncomplicated, utilizing easily accessible and sustainable biowaste at a low cost. As a result, the current process is well-adapted for industrial-scale production, with the potential for significant advancements in the field of green materials.