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THESIS - ROC CH ... - FINAL - resubmission.pdf - University of Guelph

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Figure 5.8: Wide angle x-ray diffraction pattern <strong>of</strong> fibers obtained after specific stages through the<br />

extraction process.<br />

5.4.5 CONCLUSION<br />

2Ɵ (deg)<br />

This experiment revealed that a chemi-mechanical process was able to break down soy<br />

stems and pods into micro and nano sized fibers. Two fractions <strong>of</strong> fibers were obtained from the<br />

process with different characteristics in size distribution, chemical composition and crystallinity.<br />

Isolated solely from the acid hydrolysis was a fiber fraction comprising mainly <strong>of</strong> nano-sized<br />

diameters as observed via TEM analysis. It had crystalline characteristics according to WAXD<br />

and may not be fully composed <strong>of</strong> cellulose as observed using FTIR. Pectin and hemicellulose<br />

residues were observed throughout the FTIR spectra. The bulk fraction obtained after both<br />

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SNF<br />

SMF<br />

Alkaline 2<br />

Acid<br />

Raw SF

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