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This research aims to extract and characterize cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from Argania spinosa's pulp and shell, comparing their properties.

March 26, 2026Results in EngineeringOpen Access

A comprehensive investigation on the production and characterization of cellulose nanocrystals derived from pulps and shells: Argania spinosa bio-residues as a case study

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Investigates the extraction of cellulose nanocrystals from Argan pulp and shell, suggesting a sustainable alternative to fossil materials.

This research aims to extract and characterize cellulose nanocrystals (CNCs) from Argania spinosa's pulp and shell, comparing their properties.
Extracted CNCs from Argan pulp and shell.
Utilized scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray diffraction (XRD), and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) for characterization.
Measured zeta potential and thermal properties using thermogravimetric analysis (TGA).
CNCs showed a high crystallinity index of 88.67% for shell-derived CNCs.
CNCs had distinct spherical morphology with an average diameter under 37 nm.
Zeta potential values indicated strong colloidal stability, below -28 mV.

Drissi et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Investigates the extraction of cellulose nanocrystals from Argan pulp and shell, suggesting a sustainable alternative to fossil materials.