Valorization of henequen bagasse via cellulose extraction: influence of the extraction method on the properties of cellulose-reinforced composite films
摘要
The valorization of agricultural waste is essential for promoting sustainability, economic growth, and environmental mitigation. In this study, henequen bagasse a waste of the henequen agroindustry was utilized as a lignocellulosic material for cellulose extraction and use it in obtaining cellulose–acrylic composite films. Two methods were employed for cellulose obtaining: the alkaline hydrothermal process (AHTP) and the alkaline extraction process (AEP). The resulting cellulose pulp was analyzed in terms of yield, particle size, crystallinity, and morphology. The results indicated that the AEP method yielded a higher efficiency (43%) and aspect ratio (