Engineered invasive plant cellulose fibers as resources for papermaking

Kapun, Tea; Zule, Janja; Fabjan, Ema; Hočevar, Brigita; Grilc, Miha; Likozar, Blaž

doi:10.1007/s00107-021-01779-y

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“…Other studies [38] suggested that optimized conditions for the delignification process in a forced circulation digester were: 22% of effective alkali charge (NaOH); 30% sulfidity; a liquor-to-wood ratio of 4:1; a cooking temperature of 165 • C; and 90 min of cooking time. In this occasion, the liquid/solid mass ratio was 5:1, as stablished in other studies [39]. And, the estimated time of cooking was 120 min at 160 • C, depending on raw matter type (leaves, stem of bark).…”

Section: Harvesting and Delignification Kraft Processsupporting

confidence: 66%

Characterization of Cellulose Derived from Invasive Alien Species Plant Waste for Application in the Papermaking Industry: Physic-Mechanical, Optical, and Chemical Property Analysis

Iglesias,

Cancela,

Soler Baena

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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This study examines the potential of four invasive plant species, both arboreal and herbaceous, within the riparian forest of the Umia River in Galicia, a common ecosystem in northern Spain. These invasive species (Arundo donax, Phytolacca americana, Eucalyptus globulus, and Tradescantia fluminensis) were collected and assessed for their suitability as an alternative source of pulp and paper materials for the paper industry to mitigate the environmental impacts associated with conventional cellulose fiber production from harmful monocultures. Cellulosic material from leaves, bark, and/or stems of each of the selected species was isolated from lignin and hemicelluloses through kraft pulping processes. Resulted fibers and pulps were analyzed visually, morphologically, chemically, and mechanically to evaluate their papermaking properties. To compare these properties with those of commercially available pulp, test sheets were concurrently produced using commercial bleached Eucalyptus cellulose. The findings reveal that the employed fibers exhibit promising characteristics for artistic paper production. Regarding the pulp, two refining times were tested in a PFI machine, and the Schopper–Riegler degree was measured. Paper sheets underwent various tests to determine thickness, basis weight, apparent volume, apparent density, permeability, and chemical composition, as well as microscopic optical and morphological properties. The fibers obtained from the waste derived from the removal of invasive exotic species and biodiversity control present a viable and intriguing alternative for decentralized paper production, yielding noteworthy results for the creative sector. This research highlights the potential of harnessing invasive species for sustainable and innovative paper manufacturing practices.

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Section: Harvesting and Delignification Kraft Processsupporting

confidence: 66%

Characterization of Cellulose Derived from Invasive Alien Species Plant Waste for Application in the Papermaking Industry: Physic-Mechanical, Optical, and Chemical Property Analysis

Iglesias,

Cancela,

Soler Baena

et al. 2023

Applied Sciences

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“…The physical strength of the handsheet mainly lies on the fiber length, fiber strength, and fiber binding capability. 42 These results indicated that DES pulping could retain the nature of fibers compared with traditional cooking technologies, which showed its great potential for papermaking.…”

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A low-energy and sustainable pulping technology for eucalyptus slabs using a deep eutectic solvent

Zhang

Xie

et al. 2023

Green Chem.

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“…The study was conducted with the biomass (stems with leaves and inflorescences) of Canadian goldenrod ( Solidago canadensis L.) mown on 15 August 2022, in a meadow in the Warmia–Mazury Province (Poland). The average composition of its dry matter is as follows: cellulose (35–37%), hemicellulose (36–37%), lignin (18–19%), ashes/ash (2–3%), proteins and other components (4–9%) [ 24 , 25 ].…”

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The Effect of Modifying Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) Biomass with Ammonia and Epichlorohydrin on the Sorption Efficiency of Anionic Dyes from Water Solutions

2023

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This study examined the effect of modifying Canadian goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) biomass on its sorption capacity of Reactive Black 5 (RB5) and Reactive Yellow 84 anionic dyes. The scope of the research included the characteristics of sorbents (FTIR, elementary analysis, pHPZC), the effect of pH on dye sorption efficiency, sorption kinetics, and the maximum sorption capacity (describing the data with Langmuir 1 and 2 and Freundlich models). FTIR analyses showed the appearance of amine functional groups in the materials modified with ammonia water, which is indicative of the sorbent amination process. The amination efficiency was higher in the case of materials pre-activated with epichlorohydrin, which was confirmed by elemental analysis and pHPZC values. The sorption efficiency of RB5 and RY84 on the tested sorbents was the highest in the pH range of 2–3. The sorption capacity of the goldenrod biomass pre-activated with epichlorohydrin and then aminated with ammonia water was 71.30 mg/g and 59.29 mg/g in the case of RB5 and RY84, respectively, and was higher by 2970% and 2510%, respectively, compared to the unmodified biomass. Amination of biomass pre-activated with epichlorohydrin can increase its sorption capacity, even by several dozen times.

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Engineered invasive plant cellulose fibers as resources for papermaking

Cited by 16 publications

References 44 publications

Characterization of Cellulose Derived from Invasive Alien Species Plant Waste for Application in the Papermaking Industry: Physic-Mechanical, Optical, and Chemical Property Analysis

Characterization of Cellulose Derived from Invasive Alien Species Plant Waste for Application in the Papermaking Industry: Physic-Mechanical, Optical, and Chemical Property Analysis

A low-energy and sustainable pulping technology for eucalyptus slabs using a deep eutectic solvent

The Effect of Modifying Canadian Goldenrod (Solidago canadensis) Biomass with Ammonia and Epichlorohydrin on the Sorption Efficiency of Anionic Dyes from Water Solutions

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