Molecular weight characterization of cellulose using ionic liquids

Yan Zhou; Xiaocheng Zhang; Jinming Zhang; Yaohui Cheng; Jin Wu; Jian Yu; Jun Zhang

Polymer Testing (Jan 2021)

Molecular weight characterization of cellulose using ionic liquids

Yan Zhou,
Xiaocheng Zhang,
Jinming Zhang,
Yaohui Cheng,
Jin Wu,
Jian Yu,
Jun Zhang

Affiliations

Yan Zhou: CAS Key Laboratory of Engineering Plastics and CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China; College of Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
Xiaocheng Zhang: CAS Key Laboratory of Engineering Plastics and CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China
Jinming Zhang: CAS Key Laboratory of Engineering Plastics and CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China; Physical Science Laboratory, Huairou National Comprehensive Science Center, No. 5 Yanqi East Second Street, Beijing 101400, PR China; Corresponding author. Zhongguancun North First Street 2,100190 Beijing, PR China.
Yaohui Cheng: CAS Key Laboratory of Engineering Plastics and CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China; College of Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China
Jin Wu: CAS Key Laboratory of Engineering Plastics and CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China; Physical Science Laboratory, Huairou National Comprehensive Science Center, No. 5 Yanqi East Second Street, Beijing 101400, PR China
Jian Yu: CAS Key Laboratory of Engineering Plastics and CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China; Physical Science Laboratory, Huairou National Comprehensive Science Center, No. 5 Yanqi East Second Street, Beijing 101400, PR China
Jun Zhang: CAS Key Laboratory of Engineering Plastics and CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China; College of Chemistry, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100049, PR China; Physical Science Laboratory, Huairou National Comprehensive Science Center, No. 5 Yanqi East Second Street, Beijing 101400, PR China; Corresponding author. CAS Key Laboratory of Engineering Plastics and CAS Research/Education Center for Excellence in Molecular Sciences, Institute of Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, PR China.

Journal volume & issue: Vol. 93
p. 106985

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Cellulose, the most abundant natural polymer on the planet, is the major polysaccharide produced by plant photosynthesis. It has many advantages, such as renewability, tremendous reversibility, complete biodegradability, excellent biocompatibility, high mechanical property and structural designability. The molecular weight and polydispersity index are the key parameters of cellulose materials. Measurement of the molecular weight characteristics of cellulose is of great significance for effectively utilizing cellulose resources and comprehensively understanding the relationship between structure and property. In this review, we summarize the methods used to characterize the molecular weight of cellulose and focus on the detailed applications of ionic liquids for such characterization.

Published in Polymer Testing

ISSN: 0142-9418 (Print); 1873-2348 (Online)
Publisher: Elsevier
Country of publisher: United Kingdom
LCC subjects: Technology: Chemical technology: Polymers and polymer manufacture
Website: https://www.journals.elsevier.com/polymer-testing

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