Effect of xylanase and endoglucanase treatment on dewatering properties of birch kraft pulp

  • Terhi Hakala
  • , Minna Blomstedt
  • , Annina Lähdeniemi
  • , Jaakko Asikainen
  • , Timo Ylönen
  • , Jouni Paltakari

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference article in proceedingsScientific

    Abstract

    The use of hydrolytic enzymes and especially cellulases to improve dewatering in papermaking has been studied for decades. However, more in-depth work is still needed in order to clarify the effects of enzymes over the whole dewatering process in a paper machine. The aim of this study was to evaluate the possibility to improve dewatering properties of refined birch kraft pulp by the use of xylanase and endoglucanase (EG). The effects of the xylanase and EG treatment on dewatering were clarified by using a papermaking laboratory simulation chain comprising the Moving Belt Former (MBF), pressing simulator (MTS), and IR drying. With these methods it is possible to simulate the dewatering conditions on the wire, pressing and drying sections of a paper machine in the laboratory scale. In addition the enzyme effects on the fiber cell wall properties were examined with sophisticated methodology.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationLignobiotech One Symposium
    Subtitle of host publication1st Symposium on Biotechnology Applied to Lignocelluloses : March 28th - April 1st 2010, Reims, France
    PublisherPresses universitaires de Reims
    Publication statusPublished - 2010
    MoE publication typeNot Eligible
    Event1st Symposium on Biotechnology Applied to Lignocelluloses, LignoBiotech One - Reims, France
    Duration: 28 Mar 20101 Apr 2010

    Conference

    Conference1st Symposium on Biotechnology Applied to Lignocelluloses, LignoBiotech One
    Abbreviated titleLignoBiotech One Symposium
    Country/TerritoryFrance
    CityReims
    Period28/03/101/04/10

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