Statistical analysis of the crystallinity index of nanocellulose produced from Kraft pulp via controlled enzymatic hydrolysis.
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DOI: 10.1002/bab.1873
Abstract: Enzymatic hydrolysis processes can change the physical characteristics of nanocellulose derived from Kraft pulp. Among these attributes are its crystallinity index and dimensions. In this study, we determined the optimal conditions under which nanocellulose could… read more here.
Keywords: kraft pulp; hydrolysis; crystallinity index;
Caffeic acid production by simultaneous saccharification and fermentation of kraft pulp using recombinant Escherichia coli
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DOI: 10.1007/s00253-017-8270-0
Abstract: Caffeic acid (3,4-dihydroxycinnamic acid) serves as a building block for thermoplastics and a precursor for biologically active compounds and was recently produced from glucose by microbial fermentation. To produce caffeic acid from inedible cellulose, separate… read more here.
Keywords: caffeic acid; fermentation; kraft pulp;
Enzyme-assisted mechanical production of microfibrillated cellulose from Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp
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DOI: 10.1007/s10570-017-1382-y
Abstract: This paper examines the mechanism of an enzyme pre-treatment on mechanical preparation of microfibrillated cellulose (MFC), the effects of hemicellulase and cellulase, on enhancing of the PFI refining efficiency of Northern Bleached Softwood Kraft pulp… read more here.
Keywords: microfibrillated cellulose; northern bleached; kraft pulp; bleached softwood ... See more keywords
Improving kraft pulp mill sustainability by lignosulfonates production from processes residues
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.128286
Abstract: Abstract Kraft lignin is considered residue of process, but the integration of the biorefinery concept is important to achieve a more sustainable development of kraft pulp mills. Biorefinery is a promising approach to promote a… read more here.
Keywords: lignin; process; kraft pulp; production ... See more keywords
Biogas production from thermophilic anaerobic digestion of kraft pulp mill sludge
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2017.08.044
Abstract: Abstract Primary and secondary sludges originating from kraft pulp mill effluent treatment plants represent an environmental challenge. Their final disposal mainly includes landfill or burning in the mill's biomass boiler. Seeking energy self-sufficiency and better… read more here.
Keywords: pulp mill; sludge; kraft pulp; mill ... See more keywords
Combining phosphotungstic acid pretreatment with mild alkaline extraction for selective separation of hemicelluloses from hardwood kraft pulp
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DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2021.118562
Abstract: Abstract In this study, a modified process, namely PTA-4%CCE, consisting of an initial phosphotungstic acid (PTA) catalytic hydrolysis, followed by a low-alkali cold caustic extraction (4%CCE) was investigated for upgrading a bleached hardwood kraft pulp… read more here.
Keywords: cce; kraft pulp; pulp; hardwood kraft ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Kraft pulp yield and syringyl/guaiacyl ratio from standing trees (Eucalyptus camaldulensis, E. urophylla, Leucaena leucocephala and Casuarina junghuhniana) using portable near infrared spectroscopy
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DOI: 10.1177/09670335211063634
Abstract: Measurement of pulpwood traits from a standing tree has considerable advantage when screening large populations for tree selection. It reduces time and also eliminates requirements of transport, powdering, and storing the sample. This study describes… read more here.
Keywords: kraft pulp; camaldulensis; spectroscopy; ratio ... See more keywords
Minimization of Environmental Impact of Kraft Pulp Mill Effluents: Current Practices and Future Perspectives towards Sustainability
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DOI: 10.3390/su13169288
Abstract: Kraft mill effluents are characterized by their content of suspended solids, organic matter and color due to the presence of lignin, lignin derivatives and tannins. Additionally, Kraft mill effluents contain adsorbable organic halogens and wood… read more here.
Keywords: kraft pulp; sustainability; mill effluents; mill ... See more keywords