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2026 (English)In: Holzforschung, ISSN 0018-3830, E-ISSN 1437-434X, Vol. 80, no 7, p. 571-581Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]
In pursuit of sustainable alternatives to fossil-based materials, cellulose-based products, such as regenerated cellulose and cellulose derivatives, have attracted increasing attention. These materials offer biodegradability, biocompatibility, and a wide range of adjustable properties. However, their production relies on dissolving pulps, which are significantly more expensive than standard paper-grade pulps due to high raw material and processing costs. In this study, a potential route for converting standard bleached chemical pulps into more reactive cellulose was investigated, targeting applications in cellulose derivatives and regenerated materials. The method is based on acidic treatment followed by cold alkali dissolution and precipitation. Results show increased chemical reactivity and partial hemicellulose removal, suggesting a promising path toward low-cost alternatives to conventional dissolving pulp.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Walter de Gruyter GmbH, 2026
Keywords
cold alkali, chemical pulp, dissolving pulp, purity, reactivity
National Category
Paper, Pulp and Fiber Technology
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-381063 (URN)10.1515/hf-2026-0016 (DOI)001757553400001 ()2-s2.0-105038682608 (Scopus ID)
Funder
Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation
Note
QC 20260710
2026-05-112026-05-112026-07-10Bibliographically approved