Enzymatic upgrade of old paperboard containers

The use of enzymes in secondary fiber (old paperboard containers) upgrading was investigated. The following aspects were analyzed: (i) the effect of several enzymes and (non-hydrolytic) cellulose-binding domains on the pulp and paper properties; (ii) factors influencing enzymatic treatment of second...

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Detalhes bibliográficos
Autor principal: Pala, H. (author)
Outros Autores: Lemos, M. A. (author), Mota, M. (author), Gama, F. M. (author)
Formato: article
Idioma:eng
Publicado em: 2001
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Texto completo:http://hdl.handle.net/1822/1698
País:Portugal
Oai:oai:repositorium.sdum.uminho.pt:1822/1698
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Resumo:The use of enzymes in secondary fiber (old paperboard containers) upgrading was investigated. The following aspects were analyzed: (i) the effect of several enzymes and (non-hydrolytic) cellulose-binding domains on the pulp and paper properties; (ii) factors influencing enzymatic treatment of secondary fiber: enzyme dosage and reaction time; and (iii) enzyme action on fractions with different fiber-length. In general, all the tested enzymatic preparations were able to improve the pulp drainability. In most cases this improvement was obtained at the expense of paper strength. The use of cellulose-binding domains allowed for the simultaneous increase in drainability and strength properties.