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Extraction of microcrystalline cellulose from Ficus benghalensis leaf and its characterization

2024; Elsevier BV; Volume: 277; Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.134394

1879-0003

Sunesh Narayanaperumal, Divya Divakaran, Indran Suyambulingam, Manoj Kumar Singh, Sanjay Mavinkere Rangappa, Suchart Siengchin,

Polysaccharides Composition and Applications

Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is a crucial component in various industries, including pharmaceuticals, culinary, and cosmetics. The growing demand for MCC has spurred research into extraction methods. This study focused on extracting MCC from Ficus benghalensis using acid hydrolysis to convert the alpha-cellulose content of its leaves into MCC. The solvent used in this process was recyclable for further use. The extracted MCC was characterized by its physicochemical properties, including density, yield percentage, and structural characteristics. The yield was approximately 39.68 %, and the density was low at 1.518 g/cm