Cover Picture: Capture of Aldehyde VOCs Using a Series of Amine‐Functionalized Cellulose Nanocrystals (ChemistrySelect 20/2018)

The cover picture shows gaseous capture of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) using polyethylenimine functionalized cellulose. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) represent a large class of compounds released to the atmosphere by many anthropogenic sources including chemical plants, paper mills, agricu...

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Published in:ChemistrySelect (Weinheim) 2018-05, Vol.3 (20), p.5494-5494
Main Authors: Guerra, Fernanda D., Campbell, McKenzie L., Attia, Mohamed F., Whitehead, Daniel. C., Alexis, Frank
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cellulose
Gas capture
Remediation
Surface functionalization
Targeting
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Summary:The cover picture shows gaseous capture of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) using polyethylenimine functionalized cellulose. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) represent a large class of compounds released to the atmosphere by many anthropogenic sources including chemical plants, paper mills, agricultural operations, fuel refineries, and pharmaceutical plants. Cellulose is a naturally occurring polymer of great interest in different research areas due to its abundance, availability, and low price. Herein, we report that we have successfully modified natural polymeric cellulose microcrystals (i.e. CMC) and cellulose nanocrystals (i.e. CNC) by grafting different amine‐bearing compounds for the specific capture of gaseous aldehyde VOCs. More information can be found in the Full Paper by Alexis and Whitehead et al. (DOI: 10.1002/slct.201703149). Artwork: Communications Department ‐ Yachay Tech.
ISSN:2365-6549
2365-6549
DOI:10.1002/slct.201801478