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Preparing prehydrolyzed kraft dissolving pulp via phosphotungstic acid prehydrolysis from grape branches, TAPPI Journal January 2022
ABSTRACT: Dissolving pulp was successful prepared via phosphotungstic acid (PTA) prehydrolysis kraft (PHK) cooking followed by an elementary chlorine-free (ECF) bleaching process from grape branches. The effects of prehydrolysis temperature, reaction time, and PTA concentration that potentially affect the quality of dissolving pulp product on chemical components of pulp were studied via an orthogonal experiment. The structure of lignin was activated during the PTA prehydrolysis phase, and lignin was easily removed during the following cooking process. Thus, relatively mild conditions (140°C, 100 min) can be used in the cooking process. During the prehydrolysis phase, temperature exhibited the most significant influence on the cellulose purity of the obtained pulp fiber, followed by reaction time and PTA concentration. The optimized prehydrolysis conditions were as follows: prehydrolysis temperature, 145°C; reaction time, 75 min; and PTA concentration, 1 wt%. Whether the excessively high prehydrolysis temperature or prolonging the reaction time did not favor the retention of long chain cellulose, the delignification selectivity for the cooking process could not be further improved by excessive PTA loading. Under these prehydrolysis conditions, 94.1% and 29.0% for a-cellulose content and total yield could be achieved after the given cooking and bleaching conditions, respectively. Moreover, the chemical structure and crystal form of cellulose were scarcely changed after PTA prehydrolysis, which could be confirmed by results from Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction (XRD). PTA prehydrolysis could be considered as an alternative method for preparing PHK dissolving pulp under relatively mild cooking conditions.
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Considerations in managing wastewater odor at pulp and paper operations, TAPPI Journal March 2022
ABSTRACT: Many pulp and paper mills are, at least periodically, faced with the release of odors that can migrate offsite and be considered a nuisance by nearby residents. At chemical pulp mills, perceptible odors associated with reduced sulfur compounds (RSCs) are common, many of which are highly perceptible owing to their low odor thresholds. As releases of RSCs and other odorous substances from production processes are progressively controlled, the proportional contribution from wastewater treatment systems to areal odors can increase. This review paper summarizes important fundamentals of odor generation, source identification, and control. Common odorous substances are identified, and mechanisms for their generation are summarized. Approaches for measuring odorous substances are detailed to enable more effective management, and various odor control strategies are discussed.
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Utilization of palm fiber as papermaking materials: Microscopic structure and chemical pulping, TAPPI Journal October 2022
ABSTRACT: The microscopic structure and pulping properties of palm fiber were explored. Soda cooking and sulfate cooking were conducted and compared in terms of physical strength of the obtained pulps. Sulfate pulp showed better performance than soda pulp, as indicated by the 23% higher tensile index, 49% higher tear index, and 36% higher burst index. To further elevate physical strength, long fibered pulp (LFP), namely commercial softwood sulfate pulp, was mixed with sulfate pulp of palm fiber at levels from 20% to 50%. At the blend level of 50%, tensile index of 52.13 Nœm/g, tear index of 15.63 mNœm2/g, and burst index of 3.42 kPaœm2/g were attained. The lignin in spent liquor from pulping was isolated and characterized. Soda lignin of palm fiber was mainly composed of guaiacyl and syringyl units, and showed weight-average molecular weight of 3616 g/mol.
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Local section development efforts earn distinction for paul magnabosco, TAPPI JOURNAL, March 1996, Vol. 79(3)
Local section development efforts earn distinction for paul magnabosco, TAPPI JOURNAL, March 1996, Vol. 79(3)
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1995 pulping conference succees with opportunities to participate, TAPPI JOURNAL, May 1996, Vol. 79(5)
1995 pulping conference succees with opportunities to participate, TAPPI JOURNAL, May 1996, Vol. 79(5)
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China: now and in the future, TAPPI JOURNAL, May 1996, Vol. 79(5)
China: now and in the future, TAPPI JOURNAL, May 1996, Vol. 79(5)
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ISO 9000 registration-avoiding unnecessary procedures, TAPPI JOURNAL, November 1996, Vol. 79(11)
ISO 9000 registration-avoiding unnecessary procedures, TAPPI JOURNAL, November 1996, Vol. 79(11)
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Service with a smile: john d. callahan named the 1997 herman l. joachim distinguished service award winner, TAPPI JOURNAL, April 1997, Vol. 80(4)
Service with a smile: john d. callahan named the 1997 herman l. joachim distinguished service award winner, TAPPI JOURNAL, April 1997, Vol. 80(4)
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1994 polymers, laminations and coatings conference highlights technology basics, TAPPI JOURNAL, December 1994, Vol. 77(12)
1994 polymers, laminations and coatings conference highlights technology basics, TAPPI JOURNAL, December 1994, Vol. 77(12)
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Extend the life of your hoists, TAPPI JOURNAL, February 1994, Vol. 77(2)
Extend the life of your hoists, TAPPI JOURNAL, February 1994, Vol. 77(2)