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Biomass gasification for green ammonia production in kraft mills, TAPPI Journal September 2026

ABSTRACT: As the global energy sector transitions toward net-zero emissions, kraft pulp mills present a compelling opportunity to produce green fuels and achieve net-negative emissions by capturing biogenic carbon, helping offset hard-to-abate sectors. This study explores the techno-economics of integrating biomass gasification for green ammonia production within kraft mills, using KraftSIM modeling to evaluate ammonia production, steam balance, emissions, and utility impacts. The proposed design enables energy and water system integration with the existing mill and allows for a gradual scale-up without disrupting the chemistry and operation of the recovery cycle. Across five scenarios representing different biomass gasification rates ranging from 100 to 1000 bone-dry metric tons per day (BDMT/d), the process yields ammonia at approximately 0.51 metric tons per bone-dry metric ton (t/ BDMT), while generating significant low- and medium-pressure steam and hot water that offset mill utility demands. The incineration of pressure swing adsorption tail gas and ammonia plant purge gas in the power boiler reduces biomass combustion and enhances power boiler efficiency. Economic analysis suggests a net revenue potential of approximately CA$380/BDMT, which could increase with the implementation of biogenic carbon pricing. Overall profitability is strongly influenced by biomass procurement costs, electricity prices, and prevailing green fuel and chemical market premium. This work outlines a practical, near-term decarbonization pathway for kraft mills by coupling green fuel production with potential opportunities for carbon removal.

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Using multistage models to evaluate how pulp washing after the first extraction stage impacts elemental chlorine-free bleach demand, TAPPI Journal November 2018

Using multistage models to evaluate how pulp washing after the first extraction stage impacts elemental chlorine-free bleach demand, TAPPI Journal November 2018

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Production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)-based renewable packaging materials using photonic energy: A bench and pilot-scale study, TAPPI Journal October 2018

Production of polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA)-based renewable packaging materials using photonic energy: A bench and pilot-scale study, TAPPI Journal October 2018

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Influence of tensile straining and fibril angle on the stiffness and strength of previously dried kraft pulp fibers, TAPPI JOURNAL July 2018

Influence of tensile straining and fibril angle on the stiffness and strength of previously dried kraft pulp fibers, TAPPI JOURNAL July 2018

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Wet-end addition of nanofibrillated cellulose pretreated with cationic starch to achieve paper strength with less refining and higher bulk, TAPPI JOURNAL July 2018

Wet-end addition of nanofibrillated cellulose pretreated with cationic starch to achieve paper strength with less refining and higher bulk, TAPPI JOURNAL July 2018

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Factors affecting the free shrinkage of handsheets: apparent density, fines content, water retention value, and grammage, TAPPI JOURNAL June 2018

Factors affecting the free shrinkage of handsheets: apparent density, fines content, water retention value, and grammage, TAPPI JOURNAL June 2018

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Using online bubble size and total dissolved solids measurements to investigate the performance of oxygen delignification, TAPPI JOURNAL June 2018

Using online bubble size and total dissolved solids measurements to investigate the performance of oxygen delignification, TAPPI JOURNAL June 2018

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Does kraft hardwood and softwood pulp viscosity correlate to

Does kraft hardwood and softwood pulp viscosity correlate to paper properties?, October 2016 TAPPI JOURNAL

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In-situ green synthesis and adsorption on methylene blue of copper-based metal organic framework/cellulose/chitosan (CCTSA/HKUST-1) composite aerogel, TAPPI Journal October 2024

ABSTRACT: In order to explore the application of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) in environmental and water treatment fields, a new composite aerogel of HKUST-1/cellulose/chitosan (CCTSA/HKUST-1) with better hydrostability was synthesized by an in-situ synthesis method combining covalent cross-linking and solvothermal methods as an efficient adsorbent for methylene blue (MB). The composite aerogel (CCTSA) obtained by covalent cross-linking of cellulose (CE) and chitosan (CTS) exhibited excellent stability under strong acid and solvent-thermal conditions. With the increase of CTS content, it was beneficial to the in-situ synthesis of HKUST-1, as well as to increase the mass loading rate of HKUST-1 to 37.06%, while the Brunauer-Emmett-Teller (BET) specific surface area of CCTSA/HKUST-1 composite aerogel reached 945.123 m2·g-1, which was much higher than that of the CCTSA composite aerogel (14.489 m2·g-1). The CCTSA/ HKUST-1 composite aerogel exhibited excellent adsorption capacity (537.6 mg·g-1) on MB solution, and cyclic adsorption could be achieved. This study proposes a concept of valorization of alkaline peroxide mechanical pulping (APMP) waste liquor to hemicellulose-based hydrogel. This hemicellulose-based hydrogel exhibits a sensitive temperature/pH dual response. Hemicellulose-based hydrogels swell or shrink through the change of hydrogen bond/electrostatic repulsion/charge screening. They also show good water absorption and water retention properties.

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CFD and predictive modeling of temperature and calcination in a rotary lime kiln • Potential for steadier kiln operation, TAPPI Journal October 2024

ABSTRACT: Rotary lime kilns are used in the pulp and paper industry to calcine lime mud to lime. Lime kiln models provide a means to understand the complex phenomena occurring within the kiln to aid in problem-solving during operation. A two-dimensional (2D) computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and one-dimensional (1D) bed model was previously developed for steady-state and transient analysis. This study explores data extracted from the model over a longer time period. The simulated outlet gas and shell temperature are compared to measured data for validation. The capability of using the model to estimate the production rate, accounting for the residence time within the kiln, is discussed. The maximum refractory wall temperature is analyzed during operation. Fluctuations in the calcination location are compared to outer shell heat-map data to correlate the calcination location and ring formation and growth. The model results to date indicate that fluctuations in the calcination zone may contribute to problematic ring growth, though a direct correlation has yet to be established. Additionally, a method for steadier kiln control is introduced and discussed. A machine learning model is also developed to predict the calcination start location from industrial data and is compared to the CFD model for validation. This model can generate results quickly and without the need for knowledge in CFD software and theory. Good agreement is found between the CFD and machine learning model during operation, with a mean absolute error (MAE) of 0.46 m, a mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) of 0.92%, and a root mean square error (RMSE) of 1.17 m.

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