Cardboard boxes as raw material for high-performance papers through the implementation of alternative technologies: More than closing the loop

Quim Tarrés; M. Àngels Pèlach; Manel Alcalà; Marc Delgado-Aguilar

Journal of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry, Vol.54, 52-58, October, 2017

DOI10.1016/j.jiec.2017.05.016 Export Citation

Cardboard boxes as raw material for high-performance papers through the implementation of alternative technologies: More than closing the loop

Quim Tarrés^†, M. Àngels Pèlach, Manel Alcalà, and Marc Delgado-Aguilar

LEPAMAP Research Group, University of Girona, C/Maria Aurèlia Capmany, 61, 17003 Girona, Spain

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The aim of this work is to develop high-performance papers from recovered cardboard boxes. To tackle this objective, cardboard boxes were enzymatically refined and subsequently reinforced with CNF. Results revealed that although cardboard boxes are usually used for test-liner paper production, they could be used for high-performance applications. In this sense, stronger papers than common test-liner were produced through the use of harmless techniques for fibers. In terms of circular economy, the proposed combined approach goes further than closing the loop: new markets can be achieved or lighter papers could be used, leading to significant resources savings.

Keywords:Enzymatic refining;Enzymatic hydrolysis;Cellulose nanofibers;Recycled;fibers;Mechanical properties

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[10] Brodin FW, Gregersen OW, Syverud K, Nord. Pulp Pap. Res. J., 29(1), 156 (2014)

[11] Gonzalez I, Boufi S, Pelach MA, Alcala M, Vilaseca F, Mutje P, BioResources, 7(4), 5167 (2012)

[12] Ahola S, Osterberg M, Laine J, Cellulose, 15(2), 303 (2008)

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[14] Taipale T, Osterberg M, Nykanen A, Ruokolainen J, Laine J, Cellulose, 17(5), 1005 (2010)

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[17] Saito T, Kimura S, Nishiyama Y, Isogai A, Biomacromolecules, 8(8), 2485 (2007)

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[22] Gonzalez I, Vilaseca F, Alcala M, Pelach MA, Boufi S, Mutje P, Cellulose, 20(3), 1425 (2013)

[23] ISO, ISO 5267-1:1999: Pulps - Determination of Drainability - Part 1: Schopper.Riegler Method, (1999).

[24] ISO, ISO 5269-2:2004 Pulps - Preparation of Laboratory Sheets for Physical Testing - Part 2: Rapid.Kothen Method, (2004).

[25] ISO, ISO 187:1990 Paper, Board and Pulps - Standard Atmosphere for Conditioning and Testing and Procedure for Monitoring the Atmosphere and Conditioning of Samples, (1990).

[26] ISO, ISO 1924-2:2008: Paper and Board - Determination of Tensile Properties - Part 2: Constant Rate of Elongation Method (20 mm/min), (2008).

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[28] ISO, ISO 5636-5:2013: Paper and Board - Determination of Air Permeance (Medium Range) - Part 5: Gurley Method, (2013).

[29] TAPPI, T569 om-14: Internal Bond Strength (Scott Type), (2014).

[30] Laine J, Mattsson R, Swerin A, Appita J., 86(4), 293 (2004)

[31] Lindstrom T, Swerin A, J. Sci. Technol. For. Prod. Process., 5(4), 30 (2015)

[32] Tanaka H, Swerin A, Odberg L, TAPPI J., 76(5), 157 (1993)

[33] Diniz JF, Gil MH, Castro JAAM, Wood Sci. Technol., 37, 489 (2004)

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