Comprehensive Surface Characterization of Cellulose-Based Tissues Using Sorption Techniques

The applicability and capability of sorption techniques for comprehensive surface characterization of fibres including natural fibres, ligno-cellulosic fibres, cellulose nano-fibrils (CNFs), and cellulose nano-crystals (CNCs) are well established. This study provides comprehensive surface characterization of recycled and non-recycled cellulose-based bathroom tissues including the dispersive and specific surface-free energy, acid–base properties, and BET-specific surface area, as well as complete water sorption and desorption behaviours at ambient temperature.