Abstract
High-consistency enzymatic fibrillation (HefCel)
technology offers a cost-efficient way to produce
fibrillated cellulose materials at high consistency
(20-40%). The process is simple, consisting only of few
steps and can utilize existing industrial equipment. The
fibrillation degree and thus the material properties can
be tuned by the process conditions. The produced
fibrillated cellulose material is at high consistency and
easy to handle. The higher dry matter content makes
off-site production and transportation more feasible
compared to traditional CNFs. In addition, HefCel
material is not gel-like, which enhances the water
removal. Additional benefit of the process is the
recovery of high-value by-product, cellobiose. HefCel
material has shown potential in many applications, such
as in barrier films, as strengthening additive in board
and in all-cellulose structures.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Advanced Materials |
| Subtitle of host publication | TechConnect Briefs 2016 |
| Publisher | TechConnect |
| Pages | 181-183 |
| Volume | 1 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-0-9975-1170-3 |
| Publication status | Published - 22 May 2016 |
| MoE publication type | B3 Non-refereed article in conference proceedings |
| Event | 10th Annual TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo, Held Jointly with the 19th Annual Nanotech Conference and Expo, and the 2016 National SBIR/STTR Conference - Washington, United States Duration: 22 May 2016 → 25 May 2016 |
Conference
| Conference | 10th Annual TechConnect World Innovation Conference and Expo, Held Jointly with the 19th Annual Nanotech Conference and Expo, and the 2016 National SBIR/STTR Conference |
|---|---|
| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Washington |
| Period | 22/05/16 → 25/05/16 |
Keywords
- cellulose nanofibrils
- CNF
- cellulase
- energy
- fibrillation