Enzyme-assisted isolation of microfibrillated cellulose from date palm fruit stalks.

Highlights: [•] Microfibrillated cellulose (MFC) was isolated from dates palm fruit stalks. [•] Enzymatic pretreatment and ultrafine grinding was used for isolating MFC. [•] Enzymatic pretreatment facilitates isolation of MFC from the fibers with larger diameter. [•] Enzymatic pretreatment improves tensile strength properties of MFC. [•] Enzymatic pretreatment decreases porosity and water absorption of MFC. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]