Efficient fractionation of pure hemicellulose with high DP from bleached hardwood pulp using LiBr·3H<sub>2</sub>O and co-production of dissolving pulp
Runzhu Gong, Chao Liu, Meiyan Wu, Rui Tian, Guang Yu, Xitao Luo, Bin Li, Feng Peng, Yanjun Tang
Abstract
Hemicellulose was efficiently fractionated from BHKP using LBTH with the coproduction of high-quality dissolving pulp. The obtained hemicellulose was pure glucuronoarabinoxylan with high DP (>200) and unique crystalline and nano structure.
Topics & Concepts
Dissolving pulpHemicelluloseHardwoodPulp and paper industryPulp (tooth)DissolutionFractionationChemistryPaper productionKraft processChemical engineeringCelluloseOrganic chemistryKraft paperBotanyMechanical engineeringBiologyEngineeringPathologyMedicineBiofuel production and bioconversionLignin and Wood ChemistryAdvanced Cellulose Research Studies