The Production of Nanocellulose from Hemp to Use as Raw Material for Production of Nanocellulose-based

 Hemp is an ancient plant cultivated for fibers production for thousands of years in Asia and the Middle East. Recently in Thailand, there has been promotion and support for hemp cultivation across the country. Efforts have been made to elevate hemp to an economic crop by utilizing various components of hemp for economic benefits. Researchers were particularly interested in using the leftover material, specifically the bark of hemp stems. The objectives of the research were to produce raw material for the production of bioplastics from hemp bast fibers and to analyse the properties of nanocellulose film from Hemp bast. In this research, the bark of hemp stems was processed into nanofibers by TEMPO-mediated Oxidation. The first step was to treat hemp bast with TEMPO (2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl) oxidation. Subsequently, the nanofibers were casted into TEMPO-Oxidized Hemp bast cellulose nanofibril film. The film was then evaluated its physical, mechanical, and thermal properties. The research findings indicated that fibers from hemp bark, after undergoing the TEMPO oxidation process, was suitable for producing nanocellulose materials. These materials had the potential to be utilized in various industries for the production of nanocellulose-based materials.