Commercial Carboxymethyl Cellulose Research Articles

A superelastic, biofluid-locking, and degradable dressing for wound healing

In medical field, light-weight, superelastic, and super-absorbing aerogels are highly desired for sensitive wounds with persistent exudations. Up to now, superelastic PU porous dressings are commonly employed, which impose environmental concerns both in their preparation and in their pollution after usage. Herein, carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) was used to construct hierarchical aerogels via a dual-crosslinking and porogen leaching method. The hierarchical aerogel not only disperses stress at multiple scales, endowing the aerogel with superelasticity, but also deeply absorbs bioliquid through its hierarchical porous surfaces and strong wetting forces deriving from the abundant hydrophilic groups such as hydroxyl and carboxyl groups. Moreover, for practical use, the hierarchical CMC (H-CMC) dressing demonstrates superior absorbency than commercial elastic PU foam both in static and dynamic liquid absorption, faster wound healing than commercial CMC fiber dressing, and can fully degrade both in vivo and in soil. Thus, this research offers a universal approach to design hierarchical wound dressings using bio-based polyelectrolyte, presenting a wound dressing that is both environmentally-friendly and highly comfortable when applied in healing human sensitive injuries.

FACILE SYNTHESIS OF CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE (CMC) FROM AGRICULTURAL RESIDUES

Cellulose derivative products, such as carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), which are used in the food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries, but still rely on cotton-derived cellulose, can be made from oil palm fruit empty bunches (OPEFB) and rice straw. This study examined how sodium monochloroacetic acid (NaMCA) concentration (3, 6, and 9 g) affected the simple synthesis and characteristics of CMC from OPEFB and rice straw cellulose. OPEFB-derived CMC produced with NaMCA (9 g) had the lowest of brightness, while rice straw CMC was brighter. NaMCA modifications altered the onset temperature (Tonset), but not maximum degradation temperature (Tmax), according to thermal analysis. The onset temperatures of OPEFB and rice straw CMC were 40–62 °C and 67–183 °C, respectively. Commercial CMC has an onset temperature of about 27 °C. The EDX analysis showed that rice straw CMC had a higher degree of substitution (DS) of 0.34–1.37 than OPEFB CMC, which had 0.30-0.70. Oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) cellulose and rice straw cellulose offer a viable carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) alternative. This process turns agricultural waste into valuable products and enables for their usage in numerous applications.

Isolation, Modification, and Characterization of Local Indonesia's Sugarcane Bagasse Cellulose for Dye‐Adsorbent Application

AbstractCellulose and its derivatives have been widely used in various applications. Cellulose can be isolated from sugarcane bagasse waste. This research aims to isolate and modify the sugarcane bagasse cellulose to improve its characteristics and usability. Cellulose was isolated using the alkalization and bleaching method, wherein the alkalization processes the biomass was immersed in a sodium hydroxide solution and bleached using hydrogen peroxide. Cellulose modification was performed using alkali treatment and etherification stages with monochloroacetic acid in an isopropanol solvent. The β‐(1,4)‐glycosidic vibration absorption on both the bleaching products at 896 cm−1 confirmed pure cellulose, while a carbonyl group at 1610 cm−1 in the modified cellulose product confirmed the pure CMC product. The CMC obtained had lower thermal stability in the interval 241.35–299.87 compared to cellulose as its source, indicating an increase in the amorphous region. According to experimental findings from the MB adsorption investigation, citric acid‐crosslinked sugarcane bagasse derivatives of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) were more effective adsorbents for removing MB than commercial CMC with the same formulation (2 : 1). The study‘s findings also indicated that an increase in the percentage of MB degradation was correlated with an effect of adsorbent dose and contact time.

Sustainable utilization of valorized agro-wastes for active and intelligent packaging of processed meats

We propose a novel biodegradable active-intelligent film solely fabricated from valorized agricultural residues and processing wastes, for preserving and monitoring the freshness of pastrami. Cellulose was extracted from honeydew melon rind (MR) by a modified chemical approach, and derivatized into carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC). Compared to commercial CMC and those synthesized from cotton linter/rice husk, CMC-MR displayed superior physicochemical properties in terms of solubility (98.13%), purity (99.66%), molecular weight (760–1050 kDa), degree of substitution (1.25), moisture content (7.80%), and viscosity (38.50 cP). CMC-MR (3% w/v) was used as the supporting matrix, into which anthocyanin-rich onion scale extract (10% weight of polymer; OSE) was incorporated based on excellent pH-dependent response in pHs 1 to 14, potent antimicrobial, and antioxidant activity. The glycerol-sorbitol plasticized halochromic film showed an improved moisture content, UV–vis blocking, water vapor permeability, mechanical strength, and thermal stability. The film applied as a single-layer overwrap, efficiently inhibited the growth of aerobic mesophilic populations by 1.57 log units after 3 days, and extended the shelf life of pastrami by 4 days at 4 °C compared to OSE-free films and inert conventional packaging used in the market. Simultaneously, the film's color changed from reddish-brown to yellowish-brown after 8 days in response to evolving volatile nitrogen compounds, providing evidence for its promising communication prospects that enables consumers to judge freshness and edibility of food products in real-time. The data offers insights for the significance of agro-industrial wastes valorization in fulfilling the needs for reliable smart food packaging technologies with an eye on sustainability.

A coating made from carboxymethyl cellulose derived from commercial nata de coco reduces postharvest changes in ‘Hom Thong’ banana fruit during ambient storage

The raw ingredient nata de coco has been utilized in the production of food. The primary goal of this study was to assess the quality of bananas coated with carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) derived from nata de coco in comparison to fruit coated with commercial CMC (C-CMC) and uncoated fruit. Commercial nata de coco was carboxymethylated to create nata de coco-based carboxymethyl cellulose (N-CMC). The Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) spectra of N-CMC demonstrated that the cellulose molecules exhibited the same structural carboxymethyl substitution. Subsequently, the application of coating treatments was conducted on banana fruits in order to evaluate the impact of the coatings on physicochemical characteristics. The results revealed that both N-CMC and C-CMC coatings minimized fruit weight losses as well as changes in color attributes and ripening score, whereas the control was previously entirely ripe less than 9 d of storage. A notable disparity in outcomes was observed across the N-CMC, C-CMC, and control treatments. Furthermore, N-CMC coating treatments executed to delay pigment changes, promote firmness retention and membrane integrity, as well as preserve pectin and sugar contents. The investigation finally led to the conclusion that nata de coco has the potential to function as a viable renewable resource, which may afterwards be employed as a coating material for the purpose of preserving the quality of bananas.

Improved Tamarillo (Cyphomandra betacea Sendtn) Fruit Juice Quality with Carboxymethyl Cellulose Extracted from Cassava Peel (Manihot esculenta Crantz)

The utilization of Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) from cassava peel (Manihot esculenta Crantz) through the quality of Tamarillo (Cyphomandra betacea Sendtn) juice was carried out through three stages. The first stage is α-cellulose isolation from cassava peel powder using an acid method and then comparing it with commercial cellulose using FTIR analysis. The second stage is an α-cellulose conversion into CMC by alkalization (using isopropanol and NaOH), carboxymethylation (using NaMCA), neutralization (using CH3COOH 90% and ethanol), purification (using distilled water followed by centrifugation and the addition of acetone which produces CMC with positive results), and then comparing isolated CMC with commercial CMC by using FTIR analysis. The last stage is Tamarillo fruit juice preparation with and without CMC addition. At this stage, the concentration of CMC was carried from 0%, 0.25%, 0.5%, 0.75%, 1%, and 1.25%. The resultant juice was analyzed for its quality by stability (letting it stand for 24 hours), pH (with a pH meter), viscosity (with an Ostwald viscometer), vitamin C content (using the iodimetry method), antioxidant activity (using the free radical scavenging method with a solution and using a UV-VIS spectrophotometer), and organoleptic (tests on 30 untrained panellists). The best results were obtained from Tamarillo juice containing 1.25% CMC, which has 73% stability, pH 4.49, viscosity of 77.79 cP, vitamin C content of 25.32 mg/100 g and antioxidant activity of 59%. Organoleptic test results showed that fruit juice with the addition of 0.75% CMC was the most preferred result by panellists based on aroma, taste, texture, and color.

Synthesis and characterization of carboxymethyl cellulose from pine needles for biomedical and regenerative medicine applications

______________________________________________________________________________________Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is one of the most widely used components of hydrogel for biomedical applications as its precursor cellulose is the most abundant biological macromolecule on the Earth. Recent years have seen a remarkable increase in CMC synthesis from various plant sources. In the present study we have utilised cheer pine needles (Pinus spp.) due to its abundance and easy availability in Himalayan regions across India. The cellulose was extracted from pine needles. Then, the etherification process was used to prepare CMC from pine needle cellulose, with sodium hydroxide and monochloroacetic acid (MCA). CMC yield, degree of substitution, water retention capacity, oil retention capacity, ash content, and CMC content were determined by comparing obtained CMC to standard CMC. The purity of the synthesised CMC is represented by CMC content. The prepared CMC had a purity of 10 % and a yield of 110 %. The degree of substitution, water retention capacity, and oil retention capacity were all determined to be 0.02, 8.4 g/g, and 4g/g, respectively. The ash content of the synthesised CMC was calculated to be 6 %. The majority of characteristics were either equivalent to commercial CMC or superior to it therefore the synthesised product can be used as a potential component to fabricate biomaterials for biomedical applications.

Preparation and Characterization of Carboxymethyl Cellulose Production from Oil Palm Male Inflorescence as Food Stabilizer

Male inflorescence residue of the oil palm rich in fibre and contains cellulose content and has the potential to synthesize Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC). Male inflorescence is considered necessary removed in the early stages of the oil palm cultivation process to develop stem size, string and robust root systems. This activity generates plentiful of oil palm male inflorescence residues in the plantation. The aim of this research is to synthesis and characterize CMC fabricated from oil palm male inflorescence (OPMI-CMC) waste for use as an ice cream stabilizer, using a variety of treatments, which are commercial CMC 0.2%, OPMI-CMC 0.1%, 0.2%, and 0.3%. The results showed that CMC can be produced from organic waste of male flowers of oil palm plants. The water content, pH, purity, and degree of substitution meet the standard. The optimal concentration of OPMI-CMC for ice cream stabilizer is 0.3% based on melting time and overrun value. The FTIR analysis shows that the main functional group of the OPMI-CMC is highly comparable. Therefore, to possibly be employed as an alternative to organic CMC for food stabilizers, other standards must be fulfilled, and further research is required.

Production of Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) From Rubber Seed (Hevea brasiliensis) Shells

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is a cellulose derivative utilized as a thickener in food processing, as well as in non-food items including paints and detergents. In this study, CMC was produced from cellulose which was obtained from rubber seed shells (RSS). The CMC was produced from cellulose by mercerization with 30% sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution and etherified using monochloroacetic acid. Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) spectroscopy was used to characterize the CMC produced therein. The amount of cellulose extracted from RSS was 55.15 %. The broad spectrum of the FTIR indicated the presence of hydroxyl, ether and carboxyl functional groups at 3442.00 cm-1, 1420 cm-1, and 1625 cm-1 respectively. These results showed favourable comparisons with the commercial CMC, which demonstrates that RSS is a promising raw material for the manufacture of CMC.

Production of Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) From Rubber Seed (Hevea brasiliensis) Shells

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is a cellulose derivative utilized as a thickener in food processing, as well as in non-food items including paints and detergents. In this study, CMC was produced from cellulose which was obtained from rubber seed shells (RSS). The CMC was produced from cellulose by mercerization with 30% sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution and etherified using monochloroacetic acid. Fourier transform infra-red (FTIR) spectroscopy was used to characterize the CMC produced therein. The amount of cellulose extracted from RSS was 55.15 %. The broad spectrum of the FTIR indicated the presence of hydroxyl, ether and carboxyl functional groups at 3442.00 cm-1, 1420 cm-1, and 1625 cm-1 respectively. These results showed favourable comparisons with the commercial CMC, which demonstrates that RSS is a promising raw material for the manufacture of CMC.

Pyromellitic acid induced stable lithium ion batteries based on recycled silicon flakes

State-of-the-art capacity and stability of the silicon (Si) anode already meet the requirments of lithium ion batteries (LIBs). However, the high-cost techniques hinder its practical applications. Herein, we developed a facile strategy to greatly enhance the electrochemical performance of the recycled Si material worked with commercial carboxymethyl cellulose : styrene butadiene rubber and conductive material. In that, small amount of pyromellitic acid (PA) with multi-carboxylic groups as the additive played a key role by passivating the Si surface, forming 3-dimensional crosslink network structure and anchoring the electrode onto Cu current collector. Thus, the side-reactions between Si-electrolyte and volume expansion during charge-discharge process were effectively suppressed. Moreover, the addition of PA also increased the porosity of the electrode by altering the compositions distribution, and the introduction of Ni2+ as the complexant can further enhance these effects. As a matter of fact, the Si-anode exhibited outstanding electrochemical performance with an initial charge capacity of 2325.0 mAh g−1 and a charge capacity retention of 1268.8 mAh g−1 after 500 cycles at a current density of 1000 mA g−1, corresponding to an average decay rate of 0.091% per cycle. Additionally, a capacity of 1079.7 mAh g−1 can be still achieved at a high current density up to 10,000 mA g−1. The performance surpassed that reported in the literatures using similar Si-flakes and are comparable to that using nanoSi and complicated technique. Overall, our work enabled a simple and cost-effective way for the practical application of Si materials.

Karakterisasi Kimia CMC (Carboxymethyl Cellulose) Umbi Ganyong

Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) a compound made from starch of tubers ganyong flour with added methanol, propanol and water. Four process involving alkalization process, karboksimetilasi, neutralization in the process of making the CMC. Carboxymethylization process involving alkazation process neutralization in the proess of making the CMC. Alkazation is reaction between cellulose and soda solution (alkaline) to become alkaline cellulose (cellulose is soluble in soda solution). Carboxymethylization is rection between alkaline cellulose and sodium chloro acetate compound to form sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (Na.CMC) which froms a viscous solution. Neutralization is solution neutralization process and the last prcess is the manufacture of CMC. Two processes were first made is Alkazation and Carboxymethylization by reacting 22 g NaOH and 20 g ClCH2COONa respectively. Acetic acid is added is used in the neutralization process, during the heating process in the oven. The overall results for each degree of substitution; pH; viscosity; water content; NaCl concentration; purity; Redemen of cellulose: Rendemen of CMC ganyong; 0.81; 8; 7 cP; 5% 2.01%; 97.99%; 2%; 98.5% respectively. CMC ganyong from the research that has been tested by FTIR spectra test results CMC ganyong can be seen in the picture there are similarities peaks that appears indicating CMC canna generated in this study have the same chemical molecules CMC commercially for food chemical codex is at 732 cm-1 while the peak of commercial CMC 725 cm-1 is carboxyl group and -CH. Based on the research results obtained, it can be concluded that the CMC is of good quality as a filler to make chemical bond stronger.

Integration of Carboxymethyl Cellulose Isolated from Oil Palm Empty Fruit Bunch Waste into Bismuth Ferrite as Photocatalyst for Effective Anionic Dyes Degradation

Photocatalytic biomass valorization has proven to be a valuable approach for sustainably constructing value—added products from waste materials. The present study aimed to know about Bismuth ferrite (BiFeO3) nanoparticles combined into carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) obtained from oil palm empty fruit bunch waste (OCMC) and used as a catalyst composite for the degradation of anionic dyes, specifically on methyl orange (MO) and congo red (CR). The parameter that affects the formation of OCMC, such as the degree of substitution (DS), depends upon the alkalization reaction time and NaOH concentrations. The highest DS was obtained at 1.562 and found at 60% NaOH with 9 h of alkalization, very close to that of the commercial CMC (CCMC) DS value. X-ray diffraction (XRD) analysis revealed that OCMC as a semi-crystalline phase and the tensile strength of OCMC film increased significantly from 0.11 MPa to 3.54 MPa as compared to CCMC. The comparative study on photocatalytic degradation of MO and CR using OCMC and CCMC reinforced with 0.8% BiFeO3 showed a minor difference in removal percentage. The efficiency removal for CCMC/BFO towards CR and MO was enhanced to 95.49% and 92.93% after a 3-h treatment, and a similar result was obtained in the case of OCMC/BiFeO3 at 92.50% for CR and 89.56% for MO, respectively. Nevertheless, it is interesting that OCMC film exhibits remarkable stability with an improvement in terms of tensile strength and stays more intact than that of CCMC.

Characterization and Evaluation of Commercial Carboxymethyl Cellulose Potential as an Active Ingredient for Cosmetics

Carboxymethyl cellulose is the most used water-soluble cellulose with applications in industries such as food, cosmetics, and tissue engineering. However, due to a perceived lack of biological activity, carboxymethyl cellulose is mostly used as a structural element. As such, this work sought to investigate whether CMC possesses relevant biological properties that could grant it added value as a cosmeceutical ingredient in future skincare formulations. To that end, CMC samples (Mw between 471 and 322 kDa) skin cell cytotoxicity, impact upon pro-collagen I α I production, and inflammatory response were evaluated. Results showed that samples were not cytotoxic towards HaCat and HDFa up to 10 mg/mL while simultaneously promoting intracellular production of pro-collagen I α I up by 228% relative to the basal metabolism, which appeared to be related to the highest DS and Mw. Additionally, CMC samples modulated HaCat immune response as they decreased by ca. 1.4-fold IL-8 production and increased IL-6 levels by ca. five fold. Despite this increase, only two samples presented IL-6 levels similar to those of the inflammation control. Considering these results, CMC showed potential to be a more natural alternative to traditional bioactive cosmetic ingredients and, as it is capable of being a bioactive and structural ingredient, it may play a key role in future skincare formulations.

SYNTHESIS AND PROPERTIES OF CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE FROM AGRICULTURAL WASTE – SUGARCANE LEAVES

"Sugarcane leaves are an abundant agricultural waste with the potential for use as a source of cellulose. Cellulose from sugarcane leaves was converted to carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) by carboxymethylation using sodium hydroxide and monochloroacetic acid in isopropyl alcohol. The yield of CMC was 212.16%. A degree of substitution (DS) equivalent to 0.79 was obtained during the conversion, indicating that the product was water-soluble. Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy confirmed the presence of major peaks expected for carboxymethyl substitution, compared to commercial CMC. Thermal properties were studied using simultaneous thermal analysis (STA). Melting temperature (Tm) and degradation temperature (Td) of the sample were 116.6 °C and 270.4 °C, respectively, while the residual mass of 36.49% at 800 °C indicated the presence of a non-volatile component fraction. CMC morphology showed a non-circular form with small particles. Results indicated the potential of sugarcane leaves for production of commercial grade CMC."

Strong influence of degree of substitution on carboxymethyl cellulose stabilized sulfidated nanoscale zero-valent iron

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) has been widely adopted as stabilizer to enhance the subsurface mobility of nanoscale zerovalent iron (nZVI). However, CMC surface modification also cause severe decrease of the longevity and electron utilization efficiency (εe) of nZVI, which is still not well understood. In this study, we demonstrate the negative influence of CMC on the properties of sulfidated nZVI (S-nZVI) could be reversed by increasing the degree of substitution (D.S.) of CMC. Consistent with previous study, the sample CMC-S-nZVI prepared with commercial CMC with degree of substitution (D.S.) of 0.75 exhibited a considerable low longevity of 33 days with εe of 4.5%, much lower than that of sulfidated nZVI (S-nZVI, 113 days and 13%). In sharp contrast, the sample HCMC-S-nZVI synthesized with CMC with super high D.S. of 1.76 demonstrated significantly enhanced longevity of 139 days and εe of 20%. The enhancement was attributed to compatible molecular structure of CMC with super high D.S. Moreover, the HCMC-S-nZVI also exhibited higher mobility in porous media than CMC-S-nZVI. Our work provides a feasible way to prepare S-nZVI with desired properties including high subsurface transportability, high longevity and high εe.

Carboxymethyl cellulose from Young Palmyra palm fruit husk: Synthesis, characterization, and film properties

A young Palmyra palm fruit husk, an agricultural by-product after removing sweet jelly seed, was used as starting material for carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) synthesis. Significant increases for percent yield (101.35–125.72%), degree of substitution (DS: 0.19–0.58), and solubility (10.04–83.58%) were observed when sodium hydroxide (NaOH) level increased (30–60%, w/v) (P < 0.05). The crystallinity of the carboxymethyl cellulose synthesized from young Palmyra palm fruit husk (CMCy) was decreased as compared to cellulose. The CMCy films showed a significant difference in the film properties, compared to the commercial CMC (CMCc) film (P < 0.05). The synthesized CMCy films appeared light yellow with a rough surface, while the CMCc film had colorless and transparent. However, the synthesized CMCy films showed greater thickness than the CMCc film, but less tensile strength and water vapor permeability (P < 0.05). According to these findings, young Palmyra palm fruit husk had the potential to produce CMC and could be applied in food packaging.

Karakteristik Edible film dari Pati Umbi Garut (Maranta arundinacea) dengan Penambahan Carboxymethylcellulose Batang Jagung (Zea mays)

One of the main ingredients in making edible films is starch. Arrowroot has a high starch content so that it can be used as raw material for making edible films. To increase the tensile strength and improve the surface structure of the edible film, it is necessary to add carboxymethylcellulose (CMC). However, it is necessary to have the right CMC concentration in order to produce an edible filmwith optimal tensile strength. The purpose of this study was to determine the correct CMC concentration of corn stalks to produce edible films with the best physical and chemical characteristics. The experimental design used in this study was a non-factorial completely randomized design, namely the concentration of commercial CMC: CMC corn stalks (ml) with five treatment levels, namely: A1 = 1: 0; A2 = 0.75: 0.25; A3 = 0.5: 0.5; A4 = 0.25: 0.75; and A5 = 0: 1. Each treatment was repeated four times in order to obtain the experimental unit 5 x 4 = 20 experimental units. The product analysis carried out was the moisture content, thickness, and pH of the edible film. The data obtained were calculated statistically with Anova and if there was a significant difference between treatments, it was continued with the Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT). The highest water content and thickness were obtained in the addition of 1 ml (A) CMC treatment.Keywords: arrowroot, carboxymethylcellulose, corn, edible film

Design of Catalase Monolithic Tablets for Intestinal Targeted Delivery.

Several studies confirmed a correlation between elevated hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) levels in patients with intestinal bowel diseases (IBD) and the negative effects caused by its presence. The objective of this study was to explore the potential use of catalase (CAT) to diminish the level of H2O2 and its deleterious action on intestinal mucosa. Oral dosage forms of a CAT bioactive agent targeted to the intestines were designed and tested in various simulated gastric and intestinal media. Monolithic tablets (30% loading) were prepared using commercial CarboxyMethylCellulose (CMC) or synthesized CarboxyMethylStarch (CMS) and TriMethylAmineCarboxyMethylStarch (TMACMS) as matrix-forming excipients. For starch derivatives, the presence of the ionic groups (carboxymethyl and trimethylamine) was validated by spectral analysis. In vitro studies have shown that tablets formulated with TMACMS and 30% CAT resisted the acidity of the simulated gastric fluid and gradually released the enzyme into the simulated intestinal fluid. The investigation of the CAT release mechanism revealed the role of anionic and cationic groups of polymeric excipients and their involvement in the modulation of the CAT dissolution profile. The proposed drug delivery system can be considered an efficient solution to target CAT release in the intestine and contribute to the reduction of H2O2 associated with intestinal inflammation.

Effects of carboxymethyl cellulose extracted from oil palm empty fruit bunch stalk fibres on the physical properties of low-fat ice cream

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is a food additive that plays an important role in the structure-forming of most food. The current extraction of CMC from wood has created competition with the wood industries. To ensure the sustainability of CMC, the search for alternatives to wood is critical. A study on the extraction of CMC from oil palm empty fruit bunch (OPEFB) stalk fibres (SCMC) was successfully carried out previously by the authors. In this study, the potential application of SCMC on low-fat ice cream properties was investigated. Liquid ice cream mix with SCMC had a higher viscosity (129.4 cP) when compared to the control sample (25.5 cP). However, the viscosity of liquid ice cream mix produced using SCMC was slightly lower than the one produced using the commercial CMC (360 cP). The overrun of the SCMC low-fat ice cream was slightly lower (35.2%) than the one produced using commercial CMC (41.5%). The resistance of SCMC and commercial CMC low-fat ice creams towards melting were about the same (60.28% and 58.75% respectively). The commercial CMC produced slightly harder (38.19 N) ice cream than the one with SCMC (28.88 N). Thus, the low-fat ice cream produced using SCMC is comparable with the low-fat ice cream produced using commercial CMC. This indicates the reliability of the extracted CMC from OPEFB stalk fibres to be applied in food, and thus creates a complete solution for the utilization of palm oil mill by-product to produce a value-added product.