Main Title |
Radiolytic Hydrolysis of Cellulose. |
Author |
Kell, J. A. ;
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CORP Author |
Virginia Univ., Charlottesville. Research Labs. for the Engineering Sciences. |
Year Published |
1973 |
Report Number |
EP-00362; 670/2-73-030; |
Stock Number |
PB-221 877 |
Additional Subjects |
( Cellulose ;
Radiation chemistry) ;
( Hydrolysis ;
Cellulose) ;
( Glucose ;
Production) ;
( Sugars ;
Production) ;
( Solid waste disposal ;
Cellulose) ;
Materials recovery ;
Cotton ;
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB-221 877 |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
26p |
Abstract |
Methods of drastic acid hydrolysis or of intense irradiation can effect the conversion of cellulose to glucose; however, either of these two processes is not practical for a large-scale commercial operation. An investigation was made using a combination of the two above mentioned methods. Cellulose (filter paper) was irradiated with gamma rays and subsequently hydrolyzed in solutions of hydrochloric acid. The combination of possible industrial conditions, i.e., dilute acid hydrolysis, moderate radiation doses, short hydrolysis times, and relatively low temperatures, produced cellulose-to-glucose yields of up to 25%. Although the yields obtained were too low to be industrially attractive, this study indicated promising trends toward cellulose conversion under radiation and hydrolysis conditions that might well lie within the range of economic feasibility. (Author) |
Highlights Notes |
Discusses the possibility of forming glucose from gamma irradiated cotton cellulose. |
NTIS Title Notes |
Final rept.. |
PUB Date Free Form |
Jul 73, |
Category Codes |
7E; 13B; 59J; 68C# |
NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
326564392 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |