Elucidating the pulp properties that influence the ability of enzymes to facilitate the conversion of hardwood Kraft pulp to dissolving-grade pulps

Dissolving pulp is characterized by its high cellulose/low hemicellulose content, minor amounts of residual lignin/extractives, high brightness and a uniform molecular weight distribution. Dissolving pulp can be produced through acid sulfite cooking or alkaline Kraft cooking. However, due to issues...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Dou, Xiaoli
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2017
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/60229