Study of the ways to improve the periodate oxidation of cellulose

What is it about?

Here, efficient ways to obtain dialdehyde cellulose by periodate oxidation was studied. In particular, use of elevated temperature and addition of metal salts as activator to decrease hydrogen bonding of cellulose was studied.

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Why is it important?

Dialdehyde cellulose can be used in many application due to the higher reactivity of aldehyde groups compared with original hydroxyl groups of cellulose. However, due to the toxicity and high cost of periodate, it is important to find ways to improve the synthesis of dialdehyde cellulose.

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