Isolation of Elementary Nanofibrils of Cellulose from Non-Structural Plant Cells: Hydrothermal Processing as a Generalizable Route
Malak AbuZaid, M-Haidar Ali Dali, Mohamed Hamid Salim, Muthukumaraswamy Ranagraj Vengatesan, Marjo L. Yliperttula, Fawzi Banat, Blaise Leopold Tardy
This study isolates cellulose nanofibrils from non-structural plant cells using mild hydrothermal processing, achieving high yields and small fibril sizes with potential for sustainable applications.
bioRxiv · May 5, 2026 · PreprintPlant Biology