Preparation and Characterization of Microcrystalline Cellulose from corn wastes

Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) is widely used in food and pharmaceutical industries as excipients, anticakingagents, etc. In this study, MCC was prepared from dried corn waste by conventional methods, includingdewaxing, de-lignification, bleaching and acid hydrolysis. Compared with Avicel PH-۱۰۱, the results indicate thatprepared MCC has cellulose type I crystalline structure.

کلیدواژه ها:

Microcrystalline Cellulose ، Corn Cob ، Biopolymer ، Food Additive