Synthesis and Morphological Studies of Cellulose and Cellobiose Conjugates of Para-Aminobenzoic Acid Hydrazide Using Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)

Authors

A.O. Ebune

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin; Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Science, Federal University Lokoja, Lokoja (Nigeria)

U.B. Eke

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin (Nigeria)

N.M. Bello

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Nigeria Police Academy wudil (Nigeria)

A.U. Atumeyi

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Science, Federal University Lokoja, Lokoja (Nigeria)

S.O. Owalude

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Physical Science, University of Ilorin, Ilorin (Nigeria)

Article Information

DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1303000075

Subject Category: Chemistry

Volume/Issue: 13/3 | Page No: 845-851

Publication Timeline

Submitted: 2026-04-10

Accepted: 2026-03-16

Published: 2026-04-01

Abstract

Biopolymer conjugates have gained significant attention in the biomedical field due to their enhanced performance, particularly for drug delivery and antimicrobial treatments. This study focuses on the synthesis and characterization of conjugates of cellulose and cellobiose with para-aminobenzoic acid hydrazide (PABAH), employing scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for morphological analysis. SEM images revealed that cellulose conjugates exhibited a rough, highly porous surface, suggesting suitability for antimicrobial applications, while the smoother, more compact surface of cellobiose conjugates indicated potential for controlled-release drug delivery systems. This research provides insights into the relationship between surface morphology, porosity, and the potential biomedical applications of these conjugates.

Keywords

Biopolymer conjugates, Cellulose, Cellobiose

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