Upgrading of paper-grade pulps to dissolving pulps by nitren extraction: Optimisation of extraction parameters and application to different pulps

Holzforschung ◽  
2006 ◽  
Vol 60 (4) ◽  
pp. 347-354 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ron Janzon ◽  
Jürgen Puls ◽  
Bodo Saake
Keyword(s):  
Kraft Pulp ◽  
Cellulose Degradation ◽  
The Other ◽  
Decisive Factor ◽  
Kraft Pulps ◽  
Chemical Pulps ◽  
Dissolving Pulps ◽  
Sulfite Pulp ◽  
Extraction Parameters ◽  
Birch Kraft Pulp

Abstract Xylans were selectively removed from paper-grade pulps by nitren extraction to produce dissolving pulps. Extraction parameters were optimised for a birch kraft pulp regarding time, temperature, liquor/pulp ratio, and total nitren charge. Furthermore, the applicability of the method was investigated for two other kraft pulps obtained from eucalyptus and mixed softwood, and for one beech sulfite pulp. Extracted pulps were characterised regarding their carbohydrate content and Cuen viscosity. The nitren charge was a decisive factor for xylan removal and pulp purity. The combination of a high nitren concentration and low liquor/pulp ratio was most effective for xylan removal. However, a high liquor/pulp ratio with a lower nitren concentration proved to be more selective and minimised cellulose degradation as well. Glucomannans were almost insoluble under the extraction conditions investigated. Therefore, softwood pulps were not suitable for the upgrading of chemical pulps to dissolving pulps by nitren extraction. On the other hand, hardwood pulps obtained by kraft and sulfite processes contained 96–97% cellulose after nitren extraction.

scholarly journals Cellulose Nanofibril (CNF) Films and Xylan from Hot Water Extracted Birch Kraft Pulps

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (16) ◽  
pp. 3436 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marc Borrega ◽  
Hannes Orelma
Keyword(s):  
Food Packaging ◽  
Kraft Pulp ◽  
Barrier Properties ◽  
Hot Water ◽  
Kraft Pulps ◽  
Cellulose Nanofibril ◽  
Vapour Permeability ◽  
Transparent Films ◽  
Cnf Films ◽  
Birch Kraft Pulp

The effects of xylan extraction from birch kraft pulp on the manufacture and properties of cellulose nanofibril (CNF) films were here investigated. Hot water extractions of bleached and unbleached kraft pulps were performed in a flow-through system to remove and recover the xylan. After the extraction, the pulps were oxidized with 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidine-1-oxyl radical (TEMPO) and fibrillated in a high-pressure microfluidizer. Compared to CNF from bleached kraft pulp, the CNF dispersions obtained from water-extracted pulps were less viscous and generally contained a higher amount of microfiber fragments, although smaller in size. In all cases, however, smooth and highly transparent films were produced from the CNF dispersions after the addition of sorbitol as plasticizer. The CNF films made from water-extracted pulps showed a lower tensile strength and ductility, probably due to their lower xylan content, but the stiffness was only reduced by the presence of lignin. Interestingly, the CNF films from water-extracted bleached pulps were less hydrophilic, and their water vapour permeability was reduced up to 25%. Therefore, hot water extraction of bleached birch kraft pulp could be used to produce CNF films with improved barrier properties for food packaging, while obtaining a high-purity xylan stream for other high-value applications.

Properties of spruce sulfite pulp and birch kraft pulp after sorption of cationic birch xylan

Cellulose ◽  
2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 727-737 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katrin Schwikal ◽  
Thomas Heinze ◽  
Bodo Saake ◽  
Jürgen Puls ◽  
Abdulaziz Kaya ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Kraft Pulp ◽  
Sulfite Pulp ◽  
Birch Kraft Pulp

Effect of lignin content and magnesium-to-manganese ratio on the selectivity of oxygen delignification in softwood kraft pulp

2001 ◽  
Vol 73 (12) ◽  
pp. 2059-2065
Author(s):  
Lucian A. Lucia ◽  
Rachel S. Smereck
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Process ◽  
Kraft Pulp ◽  
Lignin Content ◽  
Dry Mass ◽  
The Other ◽  
Kraft Pulps ◽  
Oxygen Delignification ◽  
Pulp Viscosity ◽  
Softwood Kraft Pulp ◽  
Temperature Time

A series of oxygen delignification experiments were performed on two softwood kraft pulps that had differing starting lignin contents. One had an initial kappa of 40 and the other 25, corresponding to lignin contents of 6% and 3.75% by dry mass, respectively. Several chemical process modifications were examined to determine their influence over the delignification selectivity and final pulp viscosity. A 2k factorial format was used to assess the significance of varying the temperature, time, and Mg/Mn ratio during the oxygen delignification of the pulps. It was found that the lower lignin content pulp displayed greater delignification selectivity than the higher lignin content pulp. Kappa numbers, viscosity values, and ICP metals contents were determined and are the basis of discussion for the results obtained.

Size exclusion chromatographic and UV-VIS absorption analyses of unbleached and bleached softwood kraft pulps using LiCl/1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone as a solvent

Holzforschung ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 236-241 ◽  
Author(s):  
Masahiro Yanagisawa ◽  
Akira Isogai
Keyword(s):  
Kraft Pulp ◽  
Total Yield ◽  
Degree Of Polymerization ◽  
Size Exclusion ◽  
Kraft Pulps ◽  
Residual Lignin ◽  
Light Scattering Detection ◽  
Exclusion Chromatography ◽  
Photodiode Array ◽  
Sulfite Pulp

Abstract Unbleached and bleached kraft pulps and holocellulose prepared from softwood were totally soluble in 8% LiCl/1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone (LiCl/DMI). The solutions were analyzed by size exclusion chromatography with photodiode array and multi-angle laser light scattering detection (SEC-PDA-MALLS). The mobile phase consisted of 1% LiCl/DMI. The degree of polymerization (DP) and DP distribution of the softwood kraft pulps were determined, as well as the DP distribution of residual lignins based on their UV-VIS absorption patterns. Changes in DP for kraft pulps after a conventional bleaching sequence were evaluated, and the residual lignins were analyzed in the same way. Approximately half of the residual lignin in unbleached and bleached kraft pulps was present in polysaccharide fractions with high DP, which represented approximately 90% of the total yield. Some characteristic differences in the UV-VIS absorption pattern were observed between kraft pulps bleached with oxygen and chlorine. DP, DP distribution of polysaccharides, and distribution of residual lignin were clearly different for unbleached kraft pulp, unbleached sulfite pulp, and holocellulose. An unbleached kraft pulp prepared from hardwood showed different properties to the corresponding softwood preparation. The UV-VIS absorption patterns due to residual lignins were also very characteristic for the various pulps and holocellulose.

Prebleaching of eucalypt kraft pulp with OP stages: Effect of an acid pretreatment or chelation step

TAPPI Journal ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 31-38
Author(s):  
TATIANA M. PÓVOAS ◽  
DINA A.G. ANGÉLICO ◽  
ANA P.V. EGAS ◽  
PEDRO E.G. LOUREIRO ◽  
LICÍNIO M. GANDO-FERREIRA ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Eucalyptus Globulus ◽  
Comparative Evaluation ◽  
Kraft Pulp ◽  
Kraft Pulps ◽  
Acid Pretreatment ◽  
High Brightness ◽  
Pulp Viscosity ◽  
Brightness Reversion

We conducted a comparative evaluation of different treatments for the bleaching of eucalypt kraft pulps beginning with OP stages. The treatments tested were (1) an acid chelation stage with DTPA (OQP sequence); (2) a hot acid stage (AOP sequence); and (3) a chelant addition into the alkaline oxygen stage ((OQ)P and A(OQ)P sequences). The latter strategy was also studied for environmental reasons, as it contributes to the closure of the filtrate cycle. The OQP sequence leads to the highest brightness gain and pulp viscosity and the lowest peroxide consumption caused by an efficient metals control. Considering that the low biodegradability of the chelant is a problem, the A(OQ)P sequence is an interesting option because it leads to reduced peroxide consumption (excluding OQP) while still reaching high brightness values and similar brightness reversion to OQP prebleaching, with only a viscosity loss of 160 dm3/kg. Therefore, a hot acid stage could be considered when a separate acid Q stage is absent in a prebleaching sequence of Eucalyptus globulus kraft pulps involving OP stages.

Optimization of elemental chlorine-free bleaching for a softwood kraft pulp • part 2: economic analysis of chemical and steam consumption

TAPPI Journal ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 47-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
BRIAN N. BROGDON
Keyword(s):  
Chlorine Dioxide ◽  
Previous Investigation ◽  
Kraft Pulp ◽  
Energy Costs ◽  
Alkaline Extraction ◽  
Stage Versus ◽  
Kraft Pulps ◽  
Steam Consumption ◽  
Elemental Chlorine ◽  
Softwood Kraft Pulp

Our previous investigation [1] re-analyzed the data from Basta and co-workers (1992 TAPPI Pulping Conference) to demonstrate how oxidative alkaline extraction can be augmented and how these changes affect chlorine dioxide consumption with elemental chlorine-free (ECF) sequences. The current study manipulates extraction delignification variables to curtail bleaching costs with a conventional U.S. Southern softwood kraft pulp. The economic advantages of ~0.35% to 0.65% H2O2 peroxide reinforcement in a 70°C (EOP)-stage versus 90°C (EO)-stage are predisposed to the brightness targets, to short or long bleach sequences, and to mill energy costs. Minimized bleaching costs are generally realized when a 90°C (EO) is employed in D0(EO)D1 bleaching, whereas a 70°C (EOP) is economically advantageous for D0(EOP)D1E2D2 bleaching. The findings we disclose here help to clarify previous ECF optimization studies of conventional softwood kraft pulps.

Polyoxometalate Delignification of Birch Kraft Pulp and Effect on Residual Lignin

2011 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 121-141 ◽  
Author(s):  
Biljana Bujanovic ◽  
Richard S. Reiner ◽  
Sally A. Ralph ◽  
Rajai H. Atalla
Keyword(s):  
Kraft Pulp ◽  
Residual Lignin ◽  
Birch Kraft Pulp

Surface selective removal of xylan from refined never-dried birch kraft pulp

Cellulose ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (5) ◽  
pp. 3677-3690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Esa Saukkonen ◽  
Katja Lyytikäinen ◽  
Pavel Geydt ◽  
Kaj Backfolk
Keyword(s):  
Kraft Pulp ◽  
Selective Removal ◽  
Birch Kraft Pulp

scholarly journals Strong paper from spruce CTMP – Part II: Effect of pressing at nip press temperatures above the lignin softening temperature

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 142-149 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sven Norgren ◽  
Gunilla Pettersson ◽  
Hans Höglund
Keyword(s):  
Compression Strength ◽  
Kraft Pulp ◽  
Softening Temperature ◽  
Strength Properties ◽  
Kraft Pulps ◽  
Cationic Starch ◽  
Tensile Index ◽  
Very High

Abstract The main objective of the current study was to demonstrate that it is possible to enhance strength properties of sheets from spruce HT-CTMP and CTMP furnishes up to the same level as is common on sheets from softwood kraft pulps by changing conditions in papermaking. To achieve that, sheets of spruce HT-CTMP and CTMP were consolidated at densities close to that of the reference bleach kraft pulp by pressing at press nip temperatures well above the tack and softening temperatures of lignin. On sheets from spruce CTMP (CSF 420 ml), where the fibers were surface treated with cationic starch, it was possible to reach tensile index at the same level as on sheets from the untreated reference kraft pulp. The compression strength (SCT) of CTMP and HT-CTMP sheets, which were achieved at the highest press nip temperature (200 °C) in the study, was equal to or higher than that of the reference kraft pulp sheets. The results show that there is a great yet unexploited potential in papermaking from spruce HT-CTMP and CTMP furnishes, which could be utilized in manufacturing of products where very high requirements upon strength is demanded.

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