Algal cellulose fiber
AssigneeUniversity of Technology, Sydney
InventorsPeter RALPH, Unnikrishnan KUZHIUMPARAMBIL, Nandhini RAVI, Parijat RAY
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Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a fiber comprising regenerated cellulose, wherein the cellulose is obtained from an algae, and a method of making thereof.
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A fiber comprising regenerated cellulose, wherein the cellulose is obtained from an algae.
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The fiber according to 1, wherein the fiber has a diameter of between about 100 and 500 μm.
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A method of producing a fiber comprising regenerated cellulose obtained from an algae, the method comprising:
- (i) extracting cellulose from the algae;
- (ii) dissolving the cellulose in a solvent to form a dope solution;
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- (iii) extruding the dope solution into an anti-solvent to produce the fiber.
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The method of 11, wherein the cellulose concentration of the dope solution is between about 2% w/w and about 15% w/w.
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