Effect of Lignin-Rich Microfiber on Handsheet Strength

Sa Rang Choi; Jung Myoung Lee

doi:10.7584/JKTAPPI.2023.2.55.1.5

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Effect of Lignin-Rich Microfiber on Handsheet Strength 리그닌 함유 마이크로 파이버가 첨가된 수초지의 강도 특성

28 February 2023. pp. 5-12

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Abstract

This study explores the effects of using lignin-rich microfibers as a reinforcing material to enhance paper strength. The microfibers prepared by alkaline kneading of organosolv pulp for 1 to 3 hours were characterized in terms of fiber dimensions, residual lignin content, freeness, and water retention value. Longer alkaline kneading times were more effective for improved fiber micronization. In addition, freeness decreased and water retention value increased as a result of the kneading treatment. The microfibers were added at increasing amounts (1%, 3%, and 5% based on oven-dry weight) to commercial bleached kraft pulp to evaluate the effect of microfiber content on handsheet strength. The results showed that microfibers at a level of 5% increased the tensile index of the handsheet by up to 8%, indicating that lignin-rich microfibers have a high potential for use as paper strength additives.

Keywords

organosolv pulp

kneading

lignin-rich microfiber

micronization

paper reinforcing material

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Publisher :Korea Technical Association of The Pulp and Paper Industry
Publisher(Ko) :한국펄프종이공학회
Journal Title :Journal of Korea TAPPI
Journal Title(Ko) :펄프종이기술
Volume : 55
No :1
Pages :5-12
Received Date : 2023-01-16
Revised Date : 2023-01-30
Accepted Date : 2023-02-03
DOI :https://doi.org/10.7584/JKTAPPI.2023.2.55.1.5

Journal of Korea TAPPI ISSN:0253-3200(Print) 펄프종이기술

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