The bleaching process was performed to obtain α-cellulose. We carried it out by using a solution of H2O2 (24%)and NaOH(4%)(H2O2/NaOH ratio: 1:1) at 45 1C, for 2h,with a fiber/solution ratio of 1:20.
The bleachingprocess was performed to obtain α-cellulose. We carried it out byusing a solution of H2O2 (24%)and NaOH(4%)(H2O2/NaOH ratio:1:1) at 45 1C, for 2h,with a fiber/solution ratio of 1:20.