Microstructure, Mechanical, and Thermogravimetric Characterization of Cellulosic By-Products Obtained from Biomass Seeds

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Rayón Encinas, E.; Ferrándiz Bou, S.; Rico Beneito, MI.; López Martínez, J.; Arrieta, MP. (2015). Microstructure, mechanical, and thermogravimetric characterization of cellulosic byproducts obtained from biomass seeds. International Journal of Food Properties. 18(6): 1211-1222. doi:10.1080/10942912.2014 Disclaimer: This is a version of an unedited manuscript that has been accepted for publication. As a service to authors and researchers we are providing this version of the accepted manuscript (AM). Copyediting, typesetting, and review of the resulting proof will be undertaken on this manuscript before final publication of the Version of Record (VoR). During production and pre-press, errors may be discovered which could affect the content, and all legal disclaimers that apply to the journal relate to this version also. PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR ARTICLETaylor & Francis makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of all the information (the "Content") contained in the publications on our platform. However, Taylor & Francis, our agents, and our licensors make no representations or warranties whatsoever as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability for any purpose of the Content. Any opinions and views expressed in this publication are the opinions and views of the authors, and are not the views of or endorsed by Taylor & Francis. The accuracy of the Content should not be relied upon and should be independently verified with primary sources of information. Taylor and Francis shall not be liable for any losses, actions, claims, proceedings, demands, costs, expenses, damages, and other liabilities whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection with, in relation to or arising out of the use of the Content.This article may be used for research, teaching, and private study purposes. Any substantial or systematic reproduction, redistribution, reselling, loan, sub-licensing, systematic supply, or distribution in any form to anyone is expressly forbidden. Terms & Conditions of access and use can be found at http:// www.tandfonline.com/page/terms-and-conditions A c c e p t e d M a n u s c r i p t ABSTRACTThe microstructural, thermal and nanomechanical characterization of biomass by-products coming from food industry was studied. Scanning electron microscopy showed a microstructure formed by polygonal grains. The thermal behaviour of seeds, evaluated by thermogravimetric analysis, revealed three main components (hemicellulose, cellulose and lignin). Walnut shell showed the highest thermal stability and also the highest amount of lignin. The nanomechanical aspects were evaluated by nanoindentation. Samples with higher amount of cellulose presented minor modulus values. In accordance with the thermal stability, the highest modulus and hardness were observed in walnut. These by-products could be useful as reinforcement's materials for biodegradable plastic industry.

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