Dissolution of cellulose derivatives in NaOH/urea aqueous solvent and optimisation of a cationic cellulose/carboxymethyl cellulose hydrogel using response surface methodology

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Authors: Nur Fattima’ Al-Zahara’ Tuan Mohamood, Norhazlin Zainuddin, Sazlinda Kamaruzzaman, Hidayah Ariffin
DOI: 10.1039/d5ra07141k
Cited by: 2
References: 59

Abstract

= 22° suggesting a higher degree of amorphous character. Thermal analysis of TGA demonstrated improved thermal stability in CC due to quaternary ammonium groups, whereas the hydrogel exhibited multi-stage degradation. FESEM-EDX micrographs revealed a highly porous morphology of the hydrogel with an average pore size of 81 µm. These findings validate the potential of cellulose for the development of biodegradable hydrogels with tunable physicochemical properties.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Cellulose Research Studies Hydrogels: synthesis properties applications Antimicrobial agents and applications

Publication details

Journal / source
RSC Advances
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
16
Issue
5
Pages
4518–4534
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN