Effects of Xylanase Pretreatment on the Quality of Refiner Mechanical Mulberry Branch Fibers
Joint Authors
Tao, Wenjuan
Guo, Lifang
Meng, Aojie
Wang, Lizhen
Ren, Hao
Zhai, Huamin
Source
Advances in Polymer Technology
Issue
Vol. 2019, Issue 2019 (31 Dec. 2019), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2019-07-15
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We performed xylanase pretreatment prior to mechanical refining in the production of mulberry branch fibers, with the objective of saving energy and studying the effects of such pretreatment on the quality of the fibers.
To determine the effects of the enzyme action, we analyzed the energy required for refining, related yield, and the dimension, deformation, and morphology of the fibers.
We found that, with the xylanase pretreatment, the refining energy was reduced by 4%, with the yield of fibers being maintained at >85%.
In addition, the fiber bundles were defibered further, resulting in reduced average length of the fiber.
Furthermore, the fiber widths increased because of the improved swelling effect of the xylanase pretreatment.
However, in some instances, the fine elements were reduced.
With a low enzyme dosage, the fiber coarseness decreased remarkably and, because of the swelling and softening effects of the xylanase pretreatment on the mulberry branches, the fiber kink ratios and curl were reduced.
Additionally, the mulberry branch tissue was loosened, facilitating fiber separation.
In view of these findings, the biomechanical process could be a potentially green and efficient process for the manufacturing of mulberry branch fibers.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tao, Wenjuan& Guo, Lifang& Meng, Aojie& Wang, Lizhen& Ren, Hao& Zhai, Huamin. 2019. Effects of Xylanase Pretreatment on the Quality of Refiner Mechanical Mulberry Branch Fibers. Advances in Polymer Technology،Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tao, Wenjuan…[et al.]. Effects of Xylanase Pretreatment on the Quality of Refiner Mechanical Mulberry Branch Fibers. Advances in Polymer Technology No. 2019 (2019), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Tao, Wenjuan& Guo, Lifang& Meng, Aojie& Wang, Lizhen& Ren, Hao& Zhai, Huamin. Effects of Xylanase Pretreatment on the Quality of Refiner Mechanical Mulberry Branch Fibers. Advances in Polymer Technology. 2019. Vol. 2019, no. 2019, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1122070
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1122070