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Extracting nanocellulose from agricultural wastes requires a pre-treatment to remove non-cellulosic fibers such as lignin, ash, and silica. The extraction of nanocellulose from agricultural waste has been studied and experimented on for several years, and various new methods have appeared in the most recent years. However, the types of machinery used in the process are separated, and after every process, the material is transferred to another machine. Even with several methods available during the pre-treatment, acid waste is also a big issue.
This paper aims to improve the extraction of nanocellulose by modifying the equipment design. The characteristics of the nanocellulose will be identified after each experiment as they depend on the processing conditions and pre-treatments. Modifying the equipment can improve
the extraction process's efficiency, selectivity, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. A potential solution is to develop a single piece of equipment that can perform all the necessary steps, eliminating the need for different equipment and reducing manufacturing time while increasing efficiency.