Open AccessTemperature and Concentration Dependent Viscosity of Microcrystalline Cellulose in Water
Author(s) -
Wan Nor Suhaila Wan Aziz,
Shahrul Kadri Ayop,
Rosazley Ramly
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of advanced research in fluid mechanics and thermal sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.247
H-Index - 13
ISSN - 2289-7879
DOI - 10.37934/arfmts.80.2.7481
Subject(s) - rheometry , microcrystalline cellulose , rheometer , viscosity , materials science , rheology , viscometer , cellulose , chemical engineering , relative viscosity , thermodynamics , polymer science , chemistry , composite material , organic chemistry , physics , engineering
The viscosity of cellulose behaves differently and uniquely in various conditions. In this paper, we aim to report the viscosity measurement and related properties of low concentration of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) in water using a magnetic bearing rheometer. Dynamic viscosities for MCC diluted in water at varying concentrations were measured using the standard rheometry technique. The viscosity of the MCC solution was found highly dependent on its concentration and the experiment temperature. This varieties behaviour and properties offers benefits to the current growing rapidly technology applications such as in food, pharmaceutical cosmetics and textile.