Synthesis and characterization of microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) modified polymer

Cellulose modified polymer is mostly formed from cellulose and acetic anhydride using high amount of solvent during esterification process. Hence, this work is done to reduce the amount of solvent used and to convert MCC to modified polymer using a catalytic amount of h and Br2 in the presence of maleic anhydride. The objectives are to explore the effect of different types catalyst and the catalyst loading at two different temperature conditions on synthesis of product and to determine thermal (enthalpy and transition temperature) of the MCC maleate produced under said conditions.