Physical, chemical, and structural properties of subcritical water-treated cellulose derived from Sargassum horneri

Key Points

• Enhanced chemical properties of cellulose were observed following subcritical water treatment.
• Key findings indicated significant improvement in physical and structural properties in treated cellulose samples.
• Assessment through subcritical water treatment documented various beneficial transformations in cellulose.
• Further research is warranted to explore the practical applications of treated cellulose from this species.