Preparation of Quaternized Lignin Derived from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunches and its Flocculation Properties

• Main Authors: Md. Noor, Ahmad Mujahid, Mohtar, Safia Syazana, Saman, Norasikin, Tengku Malim Busu, Tengku Nur Zulaikha, Shaari, Norsalliana, Yusoff, Nor Aida, Mat, Hanapi
• Format: Article
• Published: Taylor and Francis Ltd. 2019
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/87468/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/02773813.2019.1636823
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Quaternized lignin-based flocculant (QL) was prepared by a single-step reaction of an extracted lignin (EL) derived from oil palm empty fruit bunches (OPEFB) with 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl trimethylammonium chloride (CHPTAC) under alkaline condition. The performance of QLs was studied for various β v...