Structural and mechanical analysis of cellulose using Raman spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction

CELL 153

Stephen J Eichhorn, stephen.j.eichhorn@manchester.ac.uk, School of Materials, University of Manchester, Grosvenor Street, Manchester, M17HS, United Kingdom
The structure and mechanics of cellulose fibres are presented. Using Raman spectroscopy the molecular deformation of a wide-range of cellulose fibres are reported. These measurements of the molecular deformation are compared to X-ray diffraction measurements of the crystal deformation and conclusions are drawn on the possible morphology of cellulose fibres (series aggregate, hybrid series/parallel structures). It is shown that the use of Raman spectroscopy must be coupled with X-ray diffraction if a full-picture of the morphology, related to mechanical properties, is to be elucidated.
 

Structure and Properties of Cellulosic Polymers, Assemblies, and Nanocomposites
1:00 PM-4:45 PM, Monday, April 7, 2008 Morial Convention Center -- Rm. R07, Oral

Division of Cellulose & Renewable Materials

The 235th ACS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, April 6-10, 2008