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Transitioning from micro to nano: unlocking the potential of cellulose nanomaterials Webinar

This comprehensive presentation explores advanced cellulose nanomaterial production through real-time monitoring and machine learning optimization. Marc Delgado-Aguilar demonstrates how tempo-mediated oxidation and enzymatic pretreatments can be monitored using NIR spectroscopy and chemometric modeling, enabling better process control. The research reveals optimal processing conditions for high-pressure homogenization, showing 1.5% consistency delivers maximum fibrillation yield while minimizing energy consumption. Advanced AI models including artificial neural networks and random forest algorithms successfully predict key properties like aspect ratio and yield of fibrillation from easily measurable process parameters. These breakthrough approaches address critical industry challenges in scaling cellulose nanofiber production, offering practical solutions for reducing processing costs, improving quality control, and accelerating time-to-market for sustainable nanomaterials applications across multiple industries.

On the usage of online fiber measurements for predicting bleached eucalyptus kraft pulp tensile index — an industrial case, TAPPI Journal July 2022

ABSTRACT: Cellulose pulp’s physical-mechanical properties are determined by laboratory tests obtained from prepared handsheets. However, this procedure is time intensive and presents a lead time until the results are available, hindering its utilization for monitoring and decision-making in a pulp mill. In this context, developing real-time solutions for physical-mechanical properties prediction is fundamental. This work applied a mathematical modeling approach to develop a soft sensor for tensile index monitoring. The mathematical model considers online morphology measurements obtained from the last bleaching stage outlet stream and important process variables for tensile index prediction. The results obtained are satisfactory compared to laboratory results, presenting a mean absolute percentual error of 2.5%, which agrees with the laboratory testing method’s reproducibility.

APC Showcases Eco-Friendly Seasoning Packets Designed for Recyclability

Lecta Expands Sustainable Food Service Packaging With EraCup Natural

Two Sides member, Lecta, continues to innovate in sustainable packaging with the expansion of its EraCup Natural paperboard, a high-performance solution designed for a wide range of food service applications.

ABB Baldor-Reliance V*S Master RS Motors Boost Performance and Energy Savings

Sonoco Delivers Recyclable, 96% Paper Can for NaturDrops Natural Dog Treats

Green Bay Packaging Highlights Eco Benefits of Corrugated Boxes

Flexco Elevate® Belt Rip Prevention

The Flexco Elevate® Belt Rip Prevention System is an innovative AI-powered solution that detects belt damage in real time and automatically initiates corrective actions. The system’s approach: rather than reacting, it proactively prevents damage before it occurs.

Ecohelix Wins Green Product Award

Mondi Enables Büromodel to Cut Operational Packing Costs

Mondi, a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, has collaborated with furniture manufacturer Büromodel to develop a tailor-made corrugated packaging solution for shipping acoustic office cabins across Europe and beyond, delivering significant gains in operational efficiency.